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
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
Short-term emergency assistance for people evacuated from their homes.
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Emergency Support Services team provides short-term help during emergencies, including referrals for food, clothing and lodging, family reunification, information, emotional support and emergency pet care. Access is available when an emergency activates ESS; use the designated reception centre or contact the program for instructions. In its 2022 Usk evacuation notice, the RDKS directed affected residents to register at the Thornhill Community Centre or call its ESS number. Support depends on the emergency and available resources; this is not a day-to-day service.
Service Areas: Alice Arm, Bell II, Bob Quinn, Brauns Island, Butedale, Cedarvale, Chimdemash, Copperside, Dease Lake, Dutch Valley, Gingolx, Gitanyow, Gitaus, Gitlaxt'aamiks, Gitwangak, Gitwinksihlkw, Glenora, Gossan, Hazelton, Iskut, Jackpine Flats, Kemano, Kispiox Valley, Kispiox Village, Kitima’at Village, Kitimat, Kitsault, Kitsumkalum, Kitwanga, Kleanza, Klemtu, Kulspai, Lakelse Lake, Laxgalts'ap, Meziadin, Moricetown, New Hazelton, New Remo, North Terrace, Old Remo, Rosswood, Sik-e-Dakh, South Hazelton, Stewart, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek, Terrace, Thornhill, Two Mile, Usk
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