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Community InformationKnown as the “Rafting Capital of Canada”, Lytton is located in southwestern British Columbia at the juncture of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers. Lytton’s Gold Rush history and First Nations culture are evident in its preserved buildings and archives, as well as through special events such as the Remembrance Day Pow Wow. The dry climate, relaxing lifestyle and affordable housing of the area attracts retirees and young families. With employment opportunities at the local sawmill, government agencies and in education, the community has grown in recent years.
INDUSTRY:
Business, forestry Population
Town Population: 249 (2016 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 18%
18-24: 10.1%
25-64: 51.6%
65+: 20.3% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Thompson Cariboo Shuswap
Regional District: Thompson-Nicola
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 22.95
Practitioner + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 1 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinics
Lytton Health Centre
Box 66, 281 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2715 | F: 250 455-2138
Lytton Medical Clinic
(St. Bartholomews Health Site)
Box 39, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2202 | F: 250 455-2237
Health Centre Info
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre
Box 99, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2221 | F: 250 455-6621
Hrs: 10 am – 10 pm
http://find.healthlinkbc.ca/search.aspx?d=LC004317&ds=SL002530
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community that provides urgent care and some acute care services. It is open daily from 8 am – 10 pm.
Number of Visits per Year: 1,889 (2009/2010: IHA Stats)
Travel Distance to Nearest Hospital: 60 km to Kamloops
Health Centre 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
CTAS Level
CTAS Level I (Resuscitation)
CTAS Level II (Emergent)
CTAS Level III (Urgent)
CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent)
CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Lab services
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre Lab
Box 99, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2221 | F: 250 455-6621
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:50 am – 4:00 pm. After hours available.
Imaging services
X-Ray
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre Imaging
Box 99, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2221 | F: 250 455-6621
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:50 am – 4:00 pm. After hours available.
CT
There are CT imaging services available in this community.
Mammography
Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
Additional Services
Electrocardiography
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Peoples Pharmacy #380
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre
Box 225, 531 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-6685 | F: 250 984-0787
Extended Care
Chief David Spintlum Lodge (6 beds)
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre
Box 99, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2221 | F: 250 455-6621
Home Nursing
Home & Community Care Office
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre
Box 99, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2221 | F: 250 455-6621
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Heskw’en’scutxe Health Services
Box 487
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-6601 | F: 250 455-2131
Physiotherapy
Lytton Physiotherapy Clinic
152 Loring Way
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2181
Mental Health and Addictions
IH Alcohol/Drug/Mental Health Services
St. Bartholomew’s Health and Healing Centre
Box 99, 533 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2661
In-community
Lytton Mental Health & Addiction Services
844 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2216
Social workers
Nlha’kapmx Child & Family Services
Box 567, 987 George Road
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2118 | TFP: 1 888 228-2118 | F: 250 455-2117
Nzenmen Child & Family Development Centre Inc.
270 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-6673 | F: 250 455-2644
Han Knakst Tsitxw
Helping Hand Transition House
Box 144
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2284 | TFP: 1 800 318-4455 | F: 250 455-2287
Nlha’kapmx Child & Family Services
Box 567, 987 George Road
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2118 | TFP: 1 888 228-2118 | F: 250 455-2117Nzenmen Child & Family Development Centre Inc.
270 Main Street
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-6673 | F: 250 455-2644Han Knakst Tsitxw
Helping Hand Transition House
Box 144
Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0
P: 250 455-2284 | TFP: 1 800 318-4455 | F: 250 455-2287
