For emergencies:
Dial 9-1-1. Please notify the operator if you or anyone in your household has flu-like symptoms or if you or someone in your household has recently travelled (last 3 weeks) or come into contact with anyone else who has travelled.
For questions about COVID-19 (non-emergencies):
For medical information for non-emergencies, call 8-1-1
For non-medical information specific to COVID-19 7:30am-8pm, 7 days a week at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319)
The BC Centre for Disease Control has a lot of useful information that is updated regularly http://covid-19.bccdc.ca/
For updates
The government of BC has regular updates broadcast online and news bulletins are regularly added to the news page https://news.gov.bc.ca/
The Gabriola Sounder is issuing a digital daily news brief - download or subscribe to receive it in your inbox http://www.soundernews.com/index.html
Gabriola Medical Centre: for information and updates from Gabriola’s physicans, https://gabriolamed.ca/
The RDN issues regular updates about how services and activities are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.rdn.bc.ca/pandemic
For support
People for a Healthy Community (Neighbours Helping Neighbours program) https://www.phcgabriola.org/neighbourshelpingneighbours
Do you need the help of a neighbour ? To make a pick up or just to talk on the phone? Are you available to help a neighbour? Residents who are following the recommendations to stay at home and need help OR residents who would like to volunteer as a helping neighbour please click the link below to fill out our online form OR phone 778-762-1274 for help completing the form.The Gabriola Mental Health team is still working on Gabriola. They can be reached by phone Monday-Friday. Please call if you need support or assistance applying for EI benefits or Income Assistance - leave a message, they will get back to you.
Cathy, RN- 250-714-4293
Angela, CSW- 250-802-4946
Need food but are self-isolated? Nesters Food market delivers! All of the restaurants on the island also are open for pickup/delivery.