Is it an emergency?


If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, sudden loss of a body function, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest local emergency facility immediately.

acute poisoning?


If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.

 

Having Thoughts of Suicide?

Call or text 9-8-8

9-8-8 is Canada’s new Suicide Crisis Helpline.

People who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate, real-time support can use the three-digit number. Responders will be available 24/7 to help people in crisis. You will get a quick response from coast to coast to coast, 24/7. And it is free of charge.

Midwifery Emergencies

Call 604-450-0572 (pager)

If you are a Midwifery client and it is an EMERGENCY, or you are in labour or have URGENT CONCERNS, phone the Midwifery Group at 604-450-0572.

To reach Dr. Carlson-Rink in an EMERGENCY, phone 604-450-0458.

You can expect a return phone call from the on-call midwife within 10-15 minutes of placing the call. If for some reason you have not heard from the midwife in this time frame, please re-page and call the number again.

Please note our email contact form is not monitored for emergency inquiries.
If this is an emergency, please call the appropriate telephone number listed above.

Kind regards,

Family Health Midwives

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