Community Services
Health Care
The Houston Health Centre is located at 3202 14th St., and can be reached at (250) 845-2294. It is a community health centre providing a wide range of medical services to the residents of Houston and surrounding area.
Houston Health Centre provides:
Ambulatory Medical Services
Medical Laboratory
X-ray
Home Nursing Care
Home Support Services
Community Health Promotion
Diabetic & Dietetic Counselling
Hospice Program
Prenatal Instruction
Houston Health Centre also houses:
Public Health 845-3443
Ambulance 845-2900
Physiotherapy 845-2294
Massage Therapy 845-2294
Additional Health-related Services in Houston:
DOCTORS:
Steelhead Medical Centre 2380 Poulton Ave. 845-2521
Dr. P.J. Morry, Inc. 113 3429 10thSt. 845-2515
Dr. Woudstra 3404 9th St 845-2555
Dr. Vestvic 3409 3429 10th St 845-
CHIROPRACTORS:
Bulkley Valley Chiropractors 2433 Poulton Ave. 845-7013
DENTISTS:
Mountainview Dental Clinic 206-3429 10th St. 845-7131
VETERINARY CLINIC:
Driftwood Veterinary Clinic 2005 Nadina Ave. 845-3535
SENIOR CITIZEN’S CARE VAN:
John Veenstra (driver) 3250 14th St. 845-2277
Service provided for wheelchair handicap and seniors.
COUNSELLING SERVICES:
Northwood House
Counselling Services Houston Health Centre
Mental Health services, Alcohol & Drug services, Stopping Violence Against Women services, School-based Prevention Program (Houston Secondary School 845-7217)
EDUCATION
The educational facilities in Houston are many with opportunities available for pre-school ages to post-secondary education. Both public and private school systems are available. "Home-schooling" support can also be found in the community. Adult education programs are available through Northwest Community College and the Morice Community Skills Centre.
School District 54 (Bulkley Valley):
Silverthorne Elementary School 3455 13th St. 845-2228
Kindergarten to Grade 7
Twain Sullivan Elementary School 1771 Hungerford Dr. 845-2227
Kindergarten to Grade7
Houston Secondary School 1771 Hungerford Dr. 845-7217
Grade 8 to Grade 12
Private Schools:
Parent Participation Pre-School 3554 11th St. 845-7777
Children ages 3-5
Houston Christian School 3025 Hillside Dr. 845-7736
Kindergarten to Grade 12
The Learning Centre 3221 14th St. 845-7266
1-2-3 Let’s Play 3234 Benson Ave 845-3123
Houston Link to Learning (high school, adult education, ESL, tutoring) 845-2727
Northwest Community College (post-secondary, special interest) 845-7266
DAYCARE:
1-2-3 Let’s Play 3234 Benson Ave 845-3123
Beanstalk Childcare Centre 3554 11th St. 845-7777