Community Health And Social Services

Whistler and the surrounding Sea to Sky area have significant programs and resources for the health, wellbeing and support of local residents. 

Non-profit agencies and senior levels of government provide an array of community social services. These include services provided by the Health Authority and the Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS).

Resources

Whistler Health Care Centre 
Whistler Health Care Centre provides urgent and emergency health care services to people living and visiting in Whistler and along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. There is onsite radiology, CT Scanner and laboratory services. For more information visit www.vch.ca.

Health Link BC 8-1-1
8-1-1 is a free-of-charge health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health services representative, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian or a pharmacist. For more information visit www.healthlinkbc.ca.

Whistler Community Services Society  
The purpose of the Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) is to support social sustainability in Whistler by providing programs and services that improve the ability of Whistler Community members to meet their needs and enhance their lives. For more information, visit www.mywcss.org

Whistler Women's Centre
1519 Spring Creek Drive. Mon-Wed 12-5pm, Thurs 9am-1pm. The Whistler Women’s Centre provides confidential support, resources, referrals and advocacy to women and their children from our safe space. Includes intake and access to emergency safe housing, child/youth counseling, computer use, play space, clothing and necessities, workshops and ongoing wellness programs. All programs and services provided free of charge. Volunteer opportunities available.  infowhistler@hswc.ca 604.962.8711 | 24HR Crisis Line: 1.877.890.5711 For more information visit www.HSWC.ca

BC211 help line 
211 is a confidential, multilingual telephone service available in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts. The line provides free information and referral to a full range of community, social, and government services, and operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Whistler Multicultural Network
The Whistler Multicultural Network helps support and improve opportunities for immigrants. It also connects immigrant groups and the community of Whistler to help them actively participate in the community. For more information visit whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com. 

For emergencies dial 911.