EMERGENCY SERVICES

Northern Health provides emergency and urgent care through a network of hospitals, health centres, and specialized crisis lines. As of 2026, they have also launched a real-time Emergency Department (ED) Status tool to track temporary closures due to staffing.

1. 24/7 Emergency Departments (Hospitals)

The following facilities typically provide 24/7 emergency medical services.

Note: Always check the Northern Health Emergency Status page before traveling, as rural sites may experience temporary service interruptions.

Facility Name

Location

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

Prince George

GR Baker Memorial Hospital

Quesnel

Ksyen Regional Hospital

Terrace

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Prince Rupert

Fort St. John Hospital

Fort St. John

Dawson Creek and District Hospital

Dawson Creek

Bulkley Valley District Hospital

Smithers

Kitimat General Hospital

Kitimat

Lakes District Hospital

Burns Lake

St. John Hospital

Vanderhoof

Wrinch Memorial Hospital

Hazelton

Haida Gwaii Hospital (Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay)

Daajing Giids

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital

Masset

Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre

Chetwynd

Fort Nelson General Hospital

Fort Nelson

Mackenzie and District Hospital

Mackenzie

McBride and District Hospital

McBride

Nats'oojeh Hospital

Fort St. James

2. Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs)

For non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that still require same-day attention (e.g., minor burns, sprains, or infections), use a UPCC:

• Prince George UPCC: 143, 1600-15th Avenue (Parkwood Place)

• Quesnel UPCC: 523 Front Street (located in GR Baker Memorial Hospital)

3. Rural Health Centres (Limited Hours)

These facilities provide daytime care and may offer "after-hours" emergency nursing, but they are not 24/7 emergency rooms.

• Atlin Health Centre

• Fraser Lake Community Health Centre

• Houston Health Centre

• Hudson’s Hope Health Centre

• Stewart Health Centre

• Stikine Health Centre (Dease Lake)

• Tumbler Ridge Health Centre

• Valemount Health Centre

4. Mental Health & Crisis Services

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, these services are available 24/7:

• Northern BC Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214

• Provincial Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 (Call or Text)

• KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717

• 310-Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (no area code needed)

In a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1.