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Overview
Demographics
Health Centre
Community Health Services
Outreach Clinic

Community Information

The friendly town of Castlegar is located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet. Situated in the Rockies region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commerical activity in the area. The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year round. Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts and groomed cross-country ski trails. Residents in this growing community also enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and camping.

INDUSTRY:
Commercial industry, tourism and outdoor sports
- Population
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Town Population: 9,023 (2016 Census)
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  Ages of Population:
  
  0-17: 17.4%
  
  18-24: 10.5%
  
  25-64: 54.8%
  
  65+: 17.3% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
- Health Administrative Information
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Health Authority: Interior Health
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  Health Service Delivery Area: Kootenay Boundary
  
  Regional District: Central Kootenay
  
  Rural Designation: RSA community
  
  RRP Designation: B
  
  RRP Points: 16.20
- Practitioners + Clinic information
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General Practitioners: 14 (www.cpsbc.ca)

Clinics
Castlegar Medical Associates
1008 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 1H2
P: 250 365-2161

Castlegar Medical Clinic
1101 - 3rd Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2A1
P: 250 365-7717 | F: 250 365-0347
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Health Centre Info

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235
http://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB2427
Urgent Care 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Emergency Room

This community has limited Emergency Room services that provides urgent care between 8 am – 8 pm, daily.

Number of Visits Per Year: 10,747 (2009/2010: IHA Stats)

Travel distance to nearest hospital: 304 km to Kelowna

Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CAEP Classification

Description Level 3 – Without inpatient beds, Staffed RNs and a few physicians, might provide long term care, definitive care for appropriate conditions, stabilization and transfer to another facility as required, usually not open 24/7
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CTAS Level
CTAS Level I (Resuscitation)
CTAS Level II (Emergent)
CTAS Level III (Urgent)
CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent)
CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
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Lab services

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre Lab
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Blood Bank

This community has a blood bank.

Imaging services

X-Ray
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre Imaging
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235
Hrs: Hours vary - call for details.

MRI
This community has MRI services, including mobile MRI.

Mammography 
Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.

Midwifery

Midwives from Nelson & Trail service this area.

Kootenay Community Midwives
823 Baker Street
Nelson, BC, V1L 4J8
P: 250 354-3884

Mountain Midwives
1200 Hospital Bench
Trail, BC, V1R 4M1
P: 250 364-9224 | F: 250 364-3473

BC Ambulance

BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.

Pharmacy

Paragon Columbia Pharmacy
#117 - 1983 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W8
P: 250 365-3400 | F: 250 365-3437

Pharmasave #108
Box 3070, 1128 - 3rd Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 3H4
P: 250 365-7813 | F: 250 365-2874

Safeway Food & Drug #196
1721 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W6
P: 250 365-7141 | F: 250 365-7175

Shoppers Drug Mart #2214
1965 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W8
P: 250 365-5875 | F: 250 365-7236

Midwifery

Midwives from Nelson & Trail service this area.

Kootenay Community Midwives
823 Baker Street
Nelson, BC, V1L 4J8
P: 250 354-3884

Mountain Midwives
1200 Hospital Bench
Trail, BC, V1R 4M1
P: 250 364-9224 | F: 250 364-3473

Extended Care

Talarico Place (49 beds)
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 365-7221

Castleview Care Centre (61 beds)
2300 - 14th Avenue
Castlegar, BC, VIN 4A6
P: 250 365-7277

Home Nursing

Home & Community Care Office
P: 250 365-4333

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 365-7711 | F: 250 365-4303

Kootenay Society for Community Living - Castlegar
2224 - 6th Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2V9
P: 250 365-2624 | F: 250 365-5679
www.ksclcastlegar.net

Dietetics

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235

Diabetic Nurse Educator

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235

Physiotherapy

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235

Valhalla Physiotherapy
#9, 650 - 18th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2M9
P: 250 365-6766

Saber Physiotherapy
1104 - 3rd Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Z9
P: 250 365-3511

Occupational therapy

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235

Mental Health and Addictions

IH Alcohol/Drug/Mental Health Services
Castlegar Mental Health & Addiction Services
707 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1846 | F: 250 304-1240
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Freedom Quest (Youth)
349 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-2676
Hrs: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

CYMH Castlegar
555 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 365-8575
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

ANKORS: A.I.D.S. Network Outreach & Support Society
Regional Needle Exchange Program
Dr. Jon Van Vliet's Office
2109 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W9
P: 250 365-0411 | F: 250 505-5507

Jo-Anne Stoltz Counselling Office
987 Bridgeview Road
Castlegar, BC, V1N 4K9
P: 250 365-3844 | F: 250 365-3744

Social workers

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235

Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS)
Family Support Worker - Castlegar
1007 - 2nd Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Y4
P: 250 365-2104 | F: 250 365-2154

Deborah Wandler
Selkirk College
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L3

Pregnancy Outreach Nurse Services
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235

ANKORS: A.I.D.S. Network Outreach & Support Society
101 Baker Street
Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1
P: 250 505-5506 | TF: 1 800 421-2437 | F: 250 505-5507

Beautiful Beginnings
Pregnancy Outreach Program
Box 3144
Castlegar, BC, V1N 3H4
P: 250 365-3662 | F: 250 365-5792

Castlegar and District Community Services Society
Violence Against Women Counseling Services
1007 - 2nd Street
Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Y4
P: 250 365-2104