Inuvik Services
Please note: The services below are specific to this community. To view a list of services that are regional in focus, click here.
Inuvik Health Services
Public Health Services
Semmler Building
Bag Service # 2
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Phone: 867-777-7246
Fax: 867-777-3255
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
Please call Emergency at Hospital 867-777-8000
Tele-Care
The Tele-Care Centre is available 24/7 to provide health and social services information and answer client questions, Please call 1-888-255-1010
Public Health Staff
- 1 Nurse in Charge- Home Care/ Public Health (NIC)
- 4 Public Health Nurses
- 1 Community Health Representative (CHR)
- 2 Home Care Workers
- 1 Receptionist
Services Provided by Public Health
- School Health Program
- Chronic Disease Clinic
- Immunization Programs
- Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
- Pre-natal and Post- natal
- Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
- Home Care
Inuvik Telehealth
Telehealth is a sophisticated audio-visual teleconferencing tool that is used to provide health and social services, including:
- Consultation between a specialist located in Edmonton or Yellowknife and a patient who is located in a remote community
- Education sessions for staff
Telehealth Coordinator
Inuvik Regional Hospital
Bag Service #2
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Phone: 867-777-8129
Fax: 867-777-8049
Inuvik Continuing Care and Independent Living
Home Care
- Palliative Care
- Coordinated respite care
- Home management and personal care
- Equipment loans
- Care giver support and education
Independent Living
- Supported assisted living units
- Group home living for persons with disabilities
Billy Moore Home - Adult handicapped group home
- Provides services to persons with disabilities
- Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Provides basic health and social services with an emphasis on life skills
- Phone: 867-777-2472
Charlotte Vehus Group Home - Adult handicapped group home
- Provides services to persons with disabilities
- Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Provides basic health and social services with an emphasis on life skills
- Phone: 867-777-4780
Long Term Care Facilities
- 25-bed long term care unit at Inuvik Regional Hospital
- Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Inuvik Social Services
Inuvik Regional Hospital
Bag Service # 2
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Phone: 867-777-8120
Fax: 867-777-8049
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
Please call Social Worker at 867-777-8000 or the RCMP
Social Services Staff
- Area Manager
- 5 Community Social Service Workers
- 1 Receptionist
Services Provided by Community Social Service Workers
- Child Protection
- Child and Family Services
- Voluntary Family Support
- Foster Care
- Adoptions
- Services to Aged and Handicapped
- Family Violence Intervention
- Community Development and Liaison Work
- Mental Health and Addiction Services (if the community is lacking this service)
Regional Social Services
Within the Authority there are Regional Social Service positions that provide leadership, program development, support and supervision to the Community Social Service Workers.
All of the regional positions are located in the Inuvik Regional Hospital. If you are looking for information about the following services please speak to the Social Service Staff in your community information is also available in the Regional Services section of this website.
| Social Service Staff | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Director of Health and Social Programs | 867-777-8112 |
| Regional Manager | 867-777-8050 |
| Foster Care Coordinator | 867-777-8053 |
| Administrative Assistant | 867-777-8101 |
Contracted Social Services
A&E Enterprises - Child Welfare Group Home
- 6-bed facility
- Provides safe placements for children in care
Inuvik Transition House - Women/children shelter
- 8-bed shelter
- Provides safety and shelter for women and children fleeing family violence
Community Counselling
Contracted Mental Health and Addictions Services
Family Counselling Centre
P.O. Box 1915
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Phone: 867-777-4148