Slhexun Sun'ts'a' Clinic

11/26/2025

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory EXTENDED - Cowichan - November 26, 2025***
Drug poisonings are increasing in Cowichan. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. The advisory issued on Nov 19 has now been extended.

PLEASE SHARE: The Drug Poisoning and Overdose Advisory has been extended for the Cowichan Area.
There are options for safer use:
- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/VTgo50W5fHF
- To tell us about a toxic drug event/poisoning text OD to 253787.
- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/pETU50W5fHB or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/nbSw50W5fHx, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677
- Check out Island Health’s Overdose Prevention Services page at https://ow.ly/TiXx50W5fHy to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.
- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/grvn50W5fHA

11/19/2025

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Cowichan - November 19, 2025***

Drug poisonings are increasing in Cowichan. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.

More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

10/09/2025

Slhexun sun'ts'a' Clinic is CLOSED for renovations today October 9, 2025 and will re-open tomorrow Friday October 10, 2025.

If you have an appointment booked over the phone with a provider such as Dr. Clarke, they will still call you today - please be advised they will call from a private number and will try to call within 30-60 minutes of your booked appointment time.

Thank you for your understanding and see you tomorrow!

Other Resources:

Emergency Care: Call 9-1-1 or visit nearest emergency room: Cowichan District Hospital, 3045 Gibbins Rd., phone (250)737-2030

Urgent care: Chemainus Health Centre, 9909 Esplanade St (250)737-2040 (check hours before going)

Urgent care: Ladysmith community health Centre, 1111 4th Ave, Ladysmith BC (250)739-5777 (check hours before going)

FNHA Virtual Doctor of the Day: Phone 1-855-344-3800 (7 days/week, 830 AM - 430 PM)

HealthLink BC 811 Services: health information and advice 24/7 – call 811

Mental Health & Substance Use Services:

Cowichan Tribes Kwun'atsustul Counseling Program: 250-746-6184

Provincial Opioid Treatment Access Line: 1-833-804-8111 to speak with healthcare worker who can prescribe OAT and help connect you with other supports.

Cowichan Wellness & Recovery Centre (OPS): 5878 York Rd, Phone (250)597-7779

KUU-US Crisis and Care Society Support Lines:
Chat & Text support available from 6 PM to 7 AM, every day at:
778-601-8009
Adults/Elders (250-723-4050) Child/Youth (250-723-2040)
Toll free (1-800-588-8717)
Métis Line (1-833-638-4722)

06/16/2025

Come for a tour at ANY of the following locations and enjoy snacks, door prizes and giveaways:
*Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre
5768 Allenby Rd, Duncan, BC
• Learn about our Community Health & Wellness Plan
*Hwialusmutul’ Community Health
5768 Allenby Rd, Duncan, BC
• Check out the Preterm Birth Study
• Lego Family Spirit Program
• Self swabs for HPV
• Childhood immunizations
*Ts’ewulhtun Dental Clinic
5768 Allenby Rd, Duncan, BC
• Try sitting in the dental chair
• Check out the new “wand”
*Medical Transportation
5768 Allenby Rd, Duncan, BC
• Learn about your options to get to medical appointments
*Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Primary Care
121 Ingram St, Duncan, BC
• Harm Reduction
• Naloxone Training
• Youth Clinic
• Team-based care
* Kwam’Kwum’Tthun Shqwaluwun Youth Services
470 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC
• Check out the new Youth Services location
• Learn about their monthly cultural activities
• Enter through the back of the building on Whistler St - look for balloons at the back door!
* Quw’utsun Sul-hween (Elders)
5764 Allenby Rd, Duncan, BC
Check out our services:
• Tub Room
• Footcare
• Fall Prevention
*Kwun’atsustul Counselling
200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC
Learn about:
• Nature-based Day Treatment Program
• Mental Health Supports
• Youth Biking Group
Learn more here: www.facebook.com/events/1197074221745713

04/27/2025

Full and part-time Nurse Practitioner opportunities are available at Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic!

In Hul’q’umi’num', “Slhexun” means “Medicine” and “sun’ts’a” meaning “a group of people doing something as one” in the context of paddling together in the same canoe. Our clinic uses an innovative and supportive model of care based on our cultural values and teachings. Nurse Practitioners at Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to deliver comprehensive care to our patients across their lifespan, with a focus on building lasting relationships.

These Island Health primary care Nurse Practitioner positions will be located out of the Slhexun sun'ts'a clinic, operated by Cowichan Tribes.

Full Time position details: Reference number 197871
https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/node/7342

Part Time Position details: Reference number 197872
https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/node/7343

Deadline: Opportunity open until filled

Please share these opportunities to support primary care in our community.

04/24/2025

Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre is seeking a Family Physician to work as part of the team at Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic!

In Hul’q’umi’num', “Slhexun” means “Medicine” and “sun’ts’a” meaning “a group of people doing something as one” in the context of paddling together in the same canoe. Our clinic uses an innovative and supportive model of care based on our cultural values and teachings. Family Physicians at Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to deliver comprehensive care to our patients across their lifespan, with a focus on building lasting relationships.

Contract: Full-time, permanent Family Practice opportunity working in Primary Care Clinic.

Locum and part-time opportunities also available.

Start Date: available immediately

Contact: Willow Last, Clinic Manager

Email: clinic@cowichantribes.com Phone: (250) 715-3322

Deadline: Opportunity open until filled.

For full position details, visit:https://cowichantribes.com/application/files/7017/4536/4005/Family_Physician_posting_April_2025.pdf

Please share this opportunity to support primary care in our community.

04/09/2025

02/04/2025

'Uy' Skweyul,
Slhexun Sun'ts'a' Clinic is closed today for inclement weather. Clinic staff will be reaching out by phone after 8 AM today to those who have appointments to be rebooked. If you have a phone/telehealth appointment booked with Dr. Clarke today, you will still receive a call so keep your phone handy and watch for an unmarked/private number.
Here are some other online/phone services if needed:
FNHA Virtual doctor of the day: Phone 1855-344-3800
BC's Substance Use support line (NEW!): 1800-663-1441
Kuu-US crisis line: 1800-588-8717
Huy tseep q'u

Inclement weather closure: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Due to poor road conditions and the continued snowfall warning in effect today (Tuesday, February 4, 2025), Cowichan Tribes departments and offices will be closed.

Essential Services Contacts:
-> Sustainable Housing (24 hours) - (250) 715-3302
-> Security Guardians - (250) 732-1449
-> Emergency Services (eg. flooding) - (778) 901-9111
-> Public Works (eg. watermain and sewer) Emergency - (250) 252-0453

Stay safe everyone.
Please share. Huy tseep q’u.

02/03/2025

Good morning,
Slhexun sun'ts'a' Clinic is CLOSED as of 1100 AM today.
If you have an appt previously booked with Dr. Clarke or Dr Plant today, they will phone you today instead.
Here are some other online/phone services if needed:
FNHA Virtual doctor of the day: Phone 1855-344-3800
BC's Substance Use support line: 1800-663-1441
Kuu-US crisis line 1800-588-8717
Huy ch q'u,

Due to heavy snow and worsening weather conditions, Cowichan Tribes departments and buildings will close today, February 3, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Essential Services Contacts:
-> Sustainable Housing (24 hours) - (250) 715-3302
->Security Guardians - (250) 732-1449
->Emergency Services (eg. flooding) - (778) 901-9111
->Public Works (eg. watermain and sewer) Emergency - (250) 252-0453

Stay safe everyone.
Please share. Huy tseep q’u.

01/10/2025

This is a courtesy post on behalf of Island Health.

Island Health is hiring two primary care Nurse Practitioner positions that will be located out of the Slhexun sun'ts'a clinic, operated by Cowichan Tribes.

For more information:
Full-time: https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/node/7342
Part-time: https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/node/7343