Public Service Sector

Dawson Creek Haven Family Services provides social services focusing on improving the mental health and development of all children, youth and adults in the community.

Find out more at https://www.dchaven.ca/home/.

The Dawson Creek Literacy Society (DCLS) provides literacy training through many programs for all ages. Some programs offered are:

• Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP)
• English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP)

Find out more at https://dawsoncreekliteracy.ca.

The Dawson Creek Society for Community Living (DCSCL) provides services, educations, advocacy and resources to seniors and people with disabilities.

Find out more at https://dcscl.org.

The Nawican Friendship Centre provides counselling, information, guidance and recreational and educational programming for the Dawson Creek area. The Nawican Bergeron Youth and Cultural Centre provides similar programming with a focus on youth.

Find out more at https://nawican.ca.

The South Peace Child Development Centre provides programs for children and youth from 0 through 19, as well as parenting support. There is also a preschool onsite.

Find out more at https://spcdc.ca.

The South Peace Community Resources Society assists:

• children, youth, families and women who have experienced violence
• victims of crime
• adults with diverse abilities
• children with special needs
• couples and individuals experiencing trauma or difficulties in their life

Find out more at https://www.spcrs.ca.

The BC Ambulance Services based in Dawson Creek operates multiple ambulances. The response area includes all of the Peace Region and areas close to the Alberta border including Bay Tree, Bonanza and Gundy.

• 911 dispatches the services and processes approximately 3,500 calls annually.
• Dawson Creek is the regional training centre for paramedics in the Peace District, with other regional training occurring in various locations as needed.

The Dawson Creek Fire Department provides fire and rescue services to the City of Dawson Creek. Along with a rural radius around the city which includes South Dawson, Briar Ridge, and Riley's Crossing. The department responds to incidents including fire suppression, road rescue, hazmat, confined space entry, rope rescue and wildland fire.

• The department also conducts fire code inspection services and public education programs.

The Dawson Creek RCMP Detachment polices Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Rolla, Groundbirch, Farmington and Kelly Lake. The RCMP members are also involved in the community through many programs such as:

• DARE
• Community Policing
• Rural Crime Watch
• Citizens on Patrol
• Speed Watch
• Crimestoppers
• Business Watch

South Peace Search and Rescue is volunteer run and provides support to Ground Search and Rescue activities throughout the Peace Region. All members receive search training and have wilderness or advanced wilderness first aid training. Some members are trained in more specialized areas.

Dawson Creek Victim Services provides victims of crime with information, practical assistance and emotional support. They provide support at the hospital, with the RCMP and in court. Referrals to other services are made when appropriate. Critical incident stress debriefing is also provided. Victim's assistance workers also accompany the RMCP to assist with death and accident notification, including sudden death calls.

The current hospital has a full diagnostic and treatment centre for local and regional services. As well as in-patient services in medicine, surgery, obstetrics, psychiatry and rehabilitative medicine. The following out-patient services are also available:

• Day surgery
• 24/7 emergency room
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• Laboratory services
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Respiratory therapy
• Oncology services

To learn more about our hospital, visit www.northernhealth.ca. Learn more about the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Redevelopment.

The Dawson Creek Health Unit offers a large range of services to the area. To learn more about the health unit, visit www.northernhealth.ca.

Other health professionals are also available in the area, including:

• Acupuncturists
• Chiropractors
• Dentists/Denturists
• Massage therapists
• Pharmacists
• Physiotherapists
• Veterinarians

View our Business Directory to search these categories.

The South Peace Health Services Society (SPHSS) is dedicated to enhancing medical care in the peace region. The society concentrates its efforts on keeping doctors and nurses in the area. SPHSS operates the Bulterys Community House, a house near the hospital that is available for health professionals and visiting patients. Learn more about SPHSS.

Northview is operated by the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living. The building offers subsidized assisted living units through a Home Health assessment. To learn more, visit www.northernhealth.ca.

Rotary Manor is long-term care facility that can be accessed through a Home Health assessment. To learn more, visit www.northernhealth.ca.

Better at Home is a United Way program that helps seniors remain independent. Find out more at www.dcbetterathome.org.

EveryBODY Active is a City of Dawson Creek initiative that provides programs free of charge. 

The Aurora Apartment building is operated by the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living. To find out more, visit www.dscl.org.

The Rotary Village is available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. It is operated by the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living. To find out more, visit www.dscl.org.

The Southview Apartments is available for independent senior citizens aged 55+ or persons with disabilities. It is operated by the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living. To find out more, visit www.dscl.org.