Community Paramedic Sointula

If you’re caring for a family member or friend, join us for a welcoming Caregiver Support Group in Sointula. This monthly, drop in group offers space to connect, share experiences, and learn about local resources and supports.

o Last Thursday of every month (starting March 26th, 2026)
o 1:00–3:00 p.m.
o Sointula Health Centre – Community Room
o Free | Drop in | Confidential

What this group offers:
• A safe, respectful space to connect with other caregivers
• Opportunities to share experiences, tips, and what’s helped
• Practical tools and info. about local resources and supports
• Time to focus on your wellbeing as a caregiver

Good to know:
• Free and confidential
• No registration required — drop in when you can
• You don’t have to share if you’re not comfortable
• This is a peer support group, not a medical or therapy session

The group is facilitated by a BCEHS Community Paramedic and is focused on connection, support, and learning together.
If you’re a caregiver — or know someone who is — you’re very welcome to join us. Contact Sointula Community Paramedic for more information [email protected] or call (250) 230-0679.

Sointula paramedics would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated members of the Sointula Volunteer Fire Department for another year of 24/7 emergency service, we appreciate you!❤️

BCEHS STN 132

Next session November 27th, 1- 3 at the Sointula Clinic Community Room.

October 8th 6-7PM at AJ Elliot school.

With proceeds from donations by our generous community, the Sointula Transfer Station continues to support the operational readiness of our community AED ( Automated External Defibrillator) located at the Sointula Volunteer Fire Hall! If you'd like to learn how to use the AED in an emergency or just need a refresher please drop by the Sointula Health Centre community room on Thursday afternoons where I'll be set up with a training unit and will guide you through the process step by step. No appointment necessary :)

Kind regards,
Tyler Brett (Community Paramedic, Sointula).

Hey there Sointula, Community Paramedic Cha-Cha-Cha-Chair Exercise drop-in sessions today Friday April 10th, 10AM-11AM with optional vital signs clinic to follow :)

Athletic Hall 110 13th Ave. Suggested donation $2 (to help cover hall maintenance expenses).

See you later!
Tyler

This afternoon at AJ Elliot Elementary School we'll be reviewing the importance of washing hands to reduce the spread of germs!

I'll be at the Sointula Health Centre community room on Thursday December 11th to offer my free CPR/AED awareness training, 25 2ND ST, 1:00 - 3:00. No appointment or registration necessary! Drop in to say hello and find out more about community paramedicine and have your blood pressure checked : )