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Community Supports & Recovery Coordination

Since February 10, many individuals, businesses, organizations, and volunteers have stepped forward with generosity, care, and a strong desire to support the Tumbler Ridge community. We are deeply grateful for the compassion being shown across our community and beyond.

Behind the scenes, the District continues to work closely with partner agencies, service providers, volunteers, and recovery support personnel to help coordinate community supports, identify ongoing needs, reduce duplication of efforts, and ensure resources are shared thoughtfully and respectfully.

Community recovery is an ongoing process, and coordination helps ensure that supports are sustainable, trauma-informed, and responsive to residents' evolving needs.

Community members, businesses, or organizations looking to offer support, organize initiatives, or connect with ongoing recovery efforts are encouraged to reach out to the District so we can help coordinate efforts collaboratively.

For more information about donations and offers of support, please visit our Donations & Community Support page.

For all media inquiries, please email us at: media.inquiries@dtr.ca

Province of British Columbia - Local Resources for People in Tumbler Ridge
The government of British Columbia is working to ensure that every possible support is available to the community of Tumbler Ridge as it deals with the impacts of this tragedy. Please click here for their full resource list.

If you need help now:

Call 9-1-1 if in immediate danger
Mental Health Crisis Line: 310-6789
National Suicide Crisis Line: 9-8-8
Kuu-us Indigenous Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Medical Transportation

Free transportation options are available to help patients, support persons, or health workers travel between communities.

Northern Health Connections Shuttle Service

Daily shuttle service between Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and Fort St. John Hospital, with stops in Chetwynd and Dawson Creek
No cost. No pre-booking required. First-come, first-served
For pick up and drop off times: www.nhconnections.ca

TR Cares

TR Cares is a medical travel service for patients travelling from Tumbler Ridge to:

Dawson Creek – weekly rides on Mondays and Thursdays only
Fort St. John – once per month rides

To book a trip, call or text 250-242-7444

Service Canada

Service Canada offers several financial and compassionate supports to help individuals and families navigate hardship. Service Canada will be in Tumbler Ridge the following days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library (340 Front Street).