Level 2 community hospital in Williams Lake with 24-hour emergency care.
Interior Health describes Cariboo Memorial Hospital as a Level 2 community hospital with 28 inpatient beds, emergency, intensive care, operating rooms, medical-surgical and obstetrical units, laboratory and diagnostic imaging, and outpatient hemodialysis. Emergency is open 24 hours daily; visiting hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, free parking. Located in Williams Lake; use as a regional hospital resource from 141 Mile House. Confirm service eligibility and current access with Interior Health.
Service Areas: 141 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Williams Lake
Free volunteer search and rescue response, requested through 911 and an authorized agency.
Volunteers assist police, ambulance and other agencies with missing-person searches, aircraft searches, motor-vehicle incidents and disaster response. Volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, year-round; service is free. To request help, call 911 as early as possible; Search and Rescue deployments are requested through an authorizing agency such as RCMP or BC Emergency Health Services. The unit is funded in part by taxpayers in Electoral Area D and responds locally, regionally and provincially.
Service Areas: 141 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Commodore Heights, Williams Lake
Nearby public recreation sites with campsites, lake access, beach and day-use areas.
Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists the Felker Lake, Chimney Lake North and Chimney Lake Centre campground sites. The provincial operator describes Chimney Lake North as an open grassland recreation site with designated campsites, a beach, day-use area and designated swimming area. These sites are outside 141 Mile House; check current site conditions, fees and access before travelling.
Pre-booked accessible transit to non-emergency medical appointments along the route to Williams Lake.
Medical appointments have priority, but anyone may ride if space is available. Trips must be booked at least 24 hours ahead by calling 250-395-2834 during weekday office hours. Service is available to communities along the route, including 108 Mile Ranch. Confirm trip times and accessibility arrangements when booking.
Service Areas: 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, 141 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Williams Lake
Public library branch serving Williams Lake and Cariboo residents.
Public computers and Wi-Fi; black-and-white printing (25¢ per page), colour printing (50¢ per page), exam invigilation, book club kits and monthly programmes. Cariboo residents may apply for a library card at any CRDL branch with valid photo ID and proof of a current Cariboo address. Branch hours and access details should be confirmed with the library.
Service Areas: 141 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Williams Lake
Location: Suite A – 180 3 Ave N, Williams Lake, BC
Practical and emotional support, information and referrals for victims of crime and trauma.
The program offers emotional support, assistance with forms, information and referrals, and help accessing transportation to services such as hospital, court, police and transition house. It does not provide counselling or legal advice. The CRD identifies Central Cariboo Victim Services as a subregional service for Electoral Area D; contact the Williams Lake Victim Services office to confirm eligibility and access.
Service Areas: 141 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Commodore Heights, South Lakeside, Williams Lake
Same-day team-based care for non-emergency health concerns, in person or virtually.
Provides team-based care for non-emergency issues needing attention within 12–24 hours, including minor injuries, sprains, infections, less serious child illness or injury, fever, and cuts or wounds. Interior Health says people without a family provider, or unable to get a same-day appointment with theirs, can visit. Walk-in appointments are triaged by urgency; daily capacity is limited. Open 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. every day including statutory holidays. Wheelchair accessible, free parking, public transit accessible. Located at 47 Cameron Street in Williams Lake. Not an emergency department; call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for emergencies.
Service Areas: 141 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Williams Lake