Ferry connections from Bella Bella to Central Coast communities, with connections north to Prince Rupert and south to Port Hardy.
Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay) terminal sailings connect with Port Hardy and Prince Rupert and with Central Coast connector sailings to Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola. Reservations are strongly recommended. The terminal is about a five-minute drive south of Bella Bella; no parking is available. Terminal accessibility includes an accessible washroom, wheelchairs for boarding and boarding assistance. Check the live schedule and service notices before travel.
Service Areas: Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Klemtu, Ocean Falls
Mental health and substance-use support for eligible adults age 19 and older.
Available to residents of Bella Bella, Denny Island, Heiltsuk Nation or surrounding Nations, age 19 and older, experiencing mental health concerns with or without substance-use concerns. No physician referral is needed. A team member can meet virtually, in person or by phone and help connect clients with an MHSU nurse or wellness worker, treatment or withdrawal management, counselling, harm reduction supplies, and other community resources. The team or Indigenous Patient Navigator can help connect clients with Patient Travel for out-of-community MHSU services. This is not an emergency service; for an emergency, go to Heiltsuk Hospital at 88 Waglisla Street. To connect, email bbmhsuservices@vch.ca with your name, preferred contact method and suitable contact times. Email replies are expected within 72 hours; the team contacts clients during weekday business hours.
Bella Bella Community School offers Nursery to Grade 12 to Heiltsuk and non-Heiltsuk students. It is an independent school accredited by the BC Ministry of Education and certified with the First Nations School Association. Confirm current enrollment, program and school hours with the school.
Service Areas: Bella Bella
Location: General Delivery, Bella Bella, British Columbia
Appointment-based non-urgent care for medical advice, assessment and minor illness or injury.
Non-urgent medical care by phone or in person for health advice, assessment, or treatment of minor illness and injuries. An appointment is required; walk-ins are not accepted. Call to schedule. Call before faxing confidential patient information. Wheelchair accessible. Service is listed in English.
Local RCMP detachment for non-emergency police services and public inquiries.
For police assistance in Bella Bella, call the local detachment at 250-957-2388. The regional 9-1-1 call service remains a proposal as of September 2026. The detachment provides general services Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and handles crime reports, criminal record checks, fingerprinting and vulnerable sector checks. Confirm current office hours before visiting.
Service Areas: Bella Bella
Location: 89 Waglisla Street, Bella Bella, British Columbia
Provider: Hailika’as Heiltsuk Health Centre Society
Community health, counselling, family health, nursing, personal care, meal, Elder, and patient transportation programs.
Programs include mental health and counselling for individuals, couples, families and groups; crisis intervention and community wellness; maternal and child health, dental health, chronic disease management, communicable disease services, fitness, and Aboriginal Head Start. Home and community care includes nursing, personal care, a meal program, Elders advocacy and garden, and an annual trip for Elders. Patient transportation is available for Heiltsuk band members travelling out of town. Service area also includes Ocean Falls, Shearwater, Denny Island and Klemtu. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Vancouver Coastal Health also lists physiotherapy and telehealth at the health centre.
Service Areas: Bella Bella, Campbell Island, Denny Island, Klemtu, Ocean Falls, Shearwater
Provider: Q̓átuw̓alas Heiltsuk Visitor Information Centre
Community trail in northern Bella Bella for walking through old-growth forest.
Q̓átuw̓alas describes Red Cedar Trail as a community pathway at the northern end of Bella Bella, with a wide, well-maintained path. Confirm current local access, trail conditions and accessibility before setting out.
All-ages community library with literature of many genres and an emphasis on Indigenous writing.
Qqs Projects Society says it established the Ed Martin Memorial Library in Bella Bella in 2007 and describes it as a vibrant community space with literature of all genres, especially Indigenous writing. Current opening hours, accessibility details and street address are not published on the provider page; contact Qqs before visiting.
Zero-barrier food bank and fresh food hamper delivery program for Bella Bella households.
Qqs Projects Society says Granny’s Kitchen provides non-perishable groceries and personal hygiene items through a zero-barrier food bank, plus fresh hamper delivery. Its program page reports service to more than 300 local households. Contact the provider to confirm pickup or delivery arrangements, current availability and hours.
Service Areas: Bella Bella
Location: 230 Wabalisla Street, Bella Bella, British Columbia
Culturally appropriate child, youth and family support for Heiltsuk on-reserve community members in Bella Bella.
Heiltsuk Kaxla Society provides voluntary, culturally appropriate and holistic support for children, youth and families, including child protection, child and youth mental health and family support. The Society lists family support workers, child and youth mental health liaison, restorative justice, youth and family on-call support, and peer support. The provider lists a Monday–Friday 8:30 am start, but its own directory gives a 4:30 pm closing and its contact footer gives 5:00 pm; call to confirm office hours. The after-hours on-call number is available Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 8:30 am; MCFD’s 24-hour centralized screening line is 1-800-663-9122.
Service Areas: Bella Bella
Location: 79 Waglisla Street, Bella Bella, British Columbia
Bella Bella operates a volunteer fire department under Heiltsuk Nation authority. A regional 9-1-1 study reports the department has a dedicated emergency number, 250-957-2345, answered 24 hours a day for fire suppression or lift assists. The 2025 community wildfire protection plan describes the local fire hall and fire response. For a fire emergency in Bella Bella, call the department directly at 250-957-2345. The regional 9-1-1 call service remains a proposal as of September 2026.
Community hospital with 24/7 emergency care, acute and residential beds, diagnostic services and pharmacy.
The hospital serves Bella Bella and neighbouring communities including Denny Island, Klemtu and Ocean Falls. It has a four-bed 24/7 emergency department, five acute inpatient beds, seven residential care beds, laboratory and X-ray imaging, visiting ultrasound and an on-site pharmacy. For a medical emergency in Bella Bella, the local community directory lists ambulance dispatch at 1-800-461-9911 and the hospital emergency line at 250-957-2314. This listing is for hospital services; confirm clinic appointments separately.
Service Areas: Bella Bella, Klemtu, Ocean Falls
Location: 88 Waglisla Street, Bella Bella, British Columbia
Works with local clinics to connect people with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. The network serves Bella Bella and Heiltsuk First Nation, as well as Denny Island, Klemtu, Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation and Ocean Falls.
Works with local clinics to connect people with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. The network serves Bella Bella and Heiltsuk First Nation, as well as Denny Island, Klemtu, Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation and Ocean Falls.
Service Areas: Bella Bella, Campbell Island, Denny Island, Klemtu, Ocean Falls
Works with local clinics to connect residents with family doctors or nurse practitioners.
The Máyála Primary Care Network team works with local clinics to connect people with a primary care provider, either a family doctor or nurse practitioner. HealthLink BC lists this service for people living in Bella Bella, Denny Island, Heiltsuk First Nation, Klemtu, Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation, and Ocean Falls. Contact and enrolment details are not provided on this directory page.
Service Areas: Bella Bella, Denny Island, Klemtu, Ocean Falls
Provider: Q̓átuw̓alas Heiltsuk Visitor Information Centre
Local visitor information for the Bella Bella region.
The Heiltsuk Visitor Information Centre is at 66 Waglisla Street. It is open daily 9 am to 5 pm from May to October; winter service is by appointment. Contact for regional information and to confirm seasonal availability.
Service Areas: Bella Bella
Location: 66 Waglisla Street, Bella Bella, British Columbia