Community InformationThe town of Houston is located in the heart of the Bulkley Valley in northern British Columbia, halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. It is both a wilderness and an industrial hub. Forestry and mineral explorations have contributed to the area’s economy, as has tourism in recent years. The community of Houston was built by people of diverse backgrounds including both East Indian and Dutch descent. It is know for its steelhead fishing, just one of many exhilarating outdoor recreational opportunities here.
INDUSTRY:
Manufacturing, tourism, outdoor recreationPopulation
Town Population: 3,147 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 24.5%
18-24: 11.1%
25-64: 52.9%
65+: 11.5% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Northern Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Northwest
Regional District: Bulkley – Nechako
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 34.20
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 3 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinic
Dr. Peter J. Morry Inc.
Box 930, #113 – 3429 – 10 Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2515
The Houston Health Centre prides itself in providing individualized friendly service. The small family-like setting is a great place to work and provides many challenges and learning opportunities due to the variety of experiences available.
Contact Info
Houston Health Centre
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
Hrs: Mon-Sun 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
http://careers.northernhealth.ca/Communities/NorthwestRegion/Houston.aspx
Health Centre Info
Houston Health Centre is a unique facility that supports many services:
- Urgent Care and Outpatient Services
- Public Health
- Home and Community Care
- ADP Program
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Private Physiotherapy Clinic
- Child and Infant Development Programs
- Women’s Health Clinic
The Health Centre provides space for many community groups, such as Club House, a support group learning life skills and moms and tots, a weekly support and social group for new mothers.
Extended Care Beds: 6
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community. It is open from 8:30 am – 8:30 pm, daily.
Number of Visits per Year: 4,238 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA)
Travel Distance to Nearest Hospital: 310 km to Prince George
Lab services
Houston Health Centre Lab
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:45 am – 12:45 pm
Imaging services
X-Ray
Houston Health Centre Imaging
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
Hrs: Mon, Weds, Fri 10 am – 4 pm
Mammography
Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Pharmasave #32
3429 – 10th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-3700 | F: 250 845-3750
Extended Care
Houston Health Centre (6 beds)
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
Cottonwood Manor (21 beds)
Houston Lions Senior Citizen Home Society
2261 Copeland Avenue
Houston, BC, VOJ 1Z0
P: 250 845-2264
Home Nursing
Houston Health Centre
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 847-6430 | F: 250 845-2259
Hrs: Mon-Sun 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Dietetics
Houston Health Centre
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Houston Health Centre
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
Physiotherapy
Houston Health Centre
Physiotherapy Clinic
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294 | F: 250 845-2259
In-community
Total Physiotherapy
3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-5953
Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Houston Health Centre
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-5964
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Houston Community Services
3429 – 10th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-3484
Hrs: Mon-Thurs 9 am – 4 pm
Social workers
Houston Health Centre
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-5964 | F: 250 845-2259
Preschooler Health Day Circuit
Houston Health Centre
Provided by: Northern Health
Box 538, 3202 – 14th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z0
P: 250 845-2294Houston Pregnancy Outreach Program
Houston Friendship Centre
Box 640, 3398 – 11th Street
Houston, BC, V0J 1Z2
P: 250 845-2131 | F: 250 845-2136
www.nfcs.caBC Schizophrenia Society
Mental Health & Addictions
Box 3603, 3815 Railway Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-9779 | TFP: 1 888 847-9779
www.bcss.org
