Yukon Health and Social Services

10/19/2026

Facilitated Dads’ Drop-in sessions at Family Literacy Centre

These four drop-in sessions provide opportunities for fathers to connect, create a network and learn from each other. Hear about resources and tools to use with your children. Support emotional development through interaction and activities. A light meal is provided.

Join us on Mondays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for these facilitated sessions:
- October 26, 2026: Attachment
- November 30, 2026: Self-esteem
- January 25, 2027: Expressing emotions
- February 22, 2027: Relationships with others

Location: Family Literacy Centre, 1191 Front St, Suite 103

For more information, contact:
- Felicienne Otchoun, Family Resource Worker: call 867-332-0467 or email [email protected];
- Family Resource Unit: call 867-332-1875; or
- Family Literacy Centre: call 867-668-8698.

10/19/2026

Did you know that 2 in 3 Canadians fill a prescription each year? Want to feel more confident managing your medications?

Join us on November 2 in Whitehorse to learn about managing medications.

Hosted by the Yukon Healthy Living Program, Medication Management explores prescription medications, medication stigma and barriers that can make medication use more difficult. Using Canadian data and practical strategies, it offers tools to help you better understand your medications and feel more confident managing your health.

Come build your toolbox and learn about managing medications.

📅 November 2 at 12:15 pm.

To register, contact the Yukon Healthy Living Program:
📞 867-667-8733
✉️ [email protected]

10/15/2026

Busy during the week? Get vaccinated on a Saturday!

We are offering two Saturday vaccine clinics at the Whitehorse Health Centre – NVD Place to make it easier for you and your family to get vaccinated this fall.

- Dates: Saturday, October 24 and November 7
- Venue: Whitehorse Health Centre – NVD Place (4201 4th Avenue)
- Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 am (closed 12 to 1 pm)

Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins may be accommodated when possible.

Learn more and book your appointment: Yukonimmunization.ca/appointments


Be wise. Immunize!

10/14/2026

Find your healthy career in Yukon health care and social services.

Today we meet Sana who is a registered nurse in home care. She provides nursing support, checks in on people’s quality of life and helps connect them to resources and support.

Read more on the yukoncareerpaths blog:
https://yukoncareerpaths.ca/blog/support-i-received-was-just-tremendous-meet-sana-registered-nurse-yukon-home-care

10/10/2026

October 10 is

Mental health looks different for everyone. Whether you’re coping with grief, trauma or anxiety, or simply need someone to talk to, free and confidential supports are available in the Yukon:

• Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services (MWSUS): Offers Rapid Access Counselling in person, by phone or virtually, Monday to Friday, with appointments available within three business days. Rapid Access Counselling is available through the Child, Youth and Family Therapeutics Team for children, youth and families, and through the Adult Team for adults. MWSUS also provides free drop-in groups and wellness programs. Call 1-866-456-3838 for appointments or a program schedule.

• Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division: Provides drop-in counselling sessions in person, virtually or by phone from Monday to Saturday. Call 867-668-6429 for more information. For immediate support, the CMHA Yukon Reach Out Support Line is available 24/7 at 1-844-533-3030.

• 9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline: Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis. Call or text 9-8-8 to connect with trained counsellors.

• Hope for Wellness: Provides support and counselling for Indigenous Peoples. Call 1-855-242-3310.

• 24-Hour Residential School Survivor Crisis Line: Provides immediate, sensitive support for residential school survivors and their families at 1-866-925-4419.

• Kids Help Phone: Confidential support for children and youth is available at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868.

• TAO Tel-Aide: Free and confidential French-language mental health support is available 24/7 at 1-800-567-9699.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Learn more about mental wellness and substance use supports in the Yukon: substanceuseservices.ca

10/07/2026

The number of people on the Find a Primary Care Provider list has fallen from 4,606 in January to 1,827 as of September 2026.

If you or your family do not have a primary care provider, register online today at Yukon.ca/find-primary-care-provider

Read the latest news release: https://yukon.ca/en/news/doctors-and-nurse-practitioners-help-reduce-patient-waitlist-60-cent

09/29/2026

Thanks to Yukon students who joined us to learn about careers in health care and social services! On September 24, Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon hosted its annual Education, Career and Volunteer Expo at Yukon University.

We invited front-line Health and Social Services employees to speak with students, demonstrate interactive technologies and encourage students to try hands-on activities.

Thanks to the students for all their questions! Learn more at yukonhealthcareers.ca

09/23/2026

Are you interested in a career in health care and social services? Meet us this tomorrow (Thursday) at Yukon University. This year, our team is bringing hands-on demonstrations.

You can also ask career questions to our health care team which will include nurses, a paramedic (and our facility dog), a recreation therapist, a social worker and more!

Learn more:
volunteeryukon.ca/event/education-career-and-volunteer-expo

Unable to make it in person? Explore your options at yukonhealthcareers.ca

09/21/2026

09/15/2026

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or youth in Whitehorse?

Join a group discussion to learn about social media and online safety. We'll share information about social media and some of the risks children and youth may face online.
We'll provide a light dinner. Registration is required.

When
Monday, November 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm

Where
Yarrow Room, 1st floor, Royal Bank Building Family and Children’s Services 4114 4th Avenue, Whitehorse

For more information and to register, contact Parisa Rostami, Family Resource Worker, at 867-332-1986 or [email protected].
Family Resource Unit: 867-332-1875

Presented on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.