The Centre will be closed on Monday October 12, 2026 for the statutory holiday.

Our Clients

At Soonats’ooneh we are honored to serve you by providing comprehensive healthcare that respects and celebrates Indigenous ways of being. Our approach integrates primary and specialty health care, including specialized services, with Indigenous approaches to health and wellness.

Accessing Services

Soonats’ooneh has expanded its hours of operation, which means that some services/programs will now be available into the evenings. As our focus has been on increasing accessibility to our centre, we are excited to be able to offer you these additional appointments.

Times of our programs/services are:

Family Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Specialist appointments: 8.30am – 4pm (Mon-Fri)

RN led clinics: 8.30am – 8pm (Mon-Fri)

Natsoolyis’: 9.30am – 8pm (Mon-Thurs)

Neyoh-bez Nats’oone’ (High Acuity Support Services): 8.30am – 4pm (Mon-Fri)

Trauma Equity Advocacy Team: 8.30am – 8pm (Mon-Fri)

*Programs/Services (except Natsoolyis’) are closed for lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Who We Serve

Soonats’ooneh is a Community Health Centre that provides cultural, trauma, and violence responsive health and wellness services to primarily Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) Peoples on the ancestral lands and unceded territory of Lheidli T’enneh First Nations. 

Our centre serves the following clients: 

  • Self Identify as Indigenous:  First Nations, Inuit or Métis
  • Indigenous mom and baby seeking prenatal or post natal care
  • Indigenous children and youth seeking health services
  • If you are living with or at risk of HIV or HCV
  • If you are living on or close to the street

If interested in becoming a client a Soonats'ooneh

You can start by printing and filling out our client registration form. Once complete, you can mail it to our centre or drop it off during opening hours.

If you’d prefer, visit us in person! Our friendly MOA team will help you with the form and answer any questions.

Please note: meeting the criteria for our services is the first step. Once we’ve reviewed your form and confirmed eligibility, we’ll contact you about intake. Thank you for your patience.

We are not accepting registration forms by email. Please use the options above to submit your form.

Appointment Information

Who can I book an appointment with?

Our dedicated and diverse healthcare team is the heart of our center, and they play a vital role in supporting you throughout your wellness journey. When you reach out to schedule an appointment, we will work with you to identify the team member best equipped to address your specific needs.

Our team members include: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Elders, Indigenous Knowledge Holders/Keepers, Cultural Support Workers, Registered Nurses, a Physiotherapist, Doula, Social Workers, Wellness Counsellors, Mental Health Clinicians, and Indigenous Support Workers.

Transportation

We have Outreach Drivers available to assist with transportation to your appointments. When scheduling your appointment, please inform the Medical Office Assistant (MOA) if you require transportation, and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

Our Drivers are dedicated to helping you feel safe and comfortable when coming into our centre. They can also provide assistance to families and Elders as needed. If our drivers are unavailable, we may be able to support your transportation needs through taxi and bus vouchers. Please connect with our MOAs for more information on these options.

Outreach

At Soonats’ooneh, our outreach team is dedicated to supporting your care coordination efforts. We believe that connecting you with the community and other organizations can help meet you where you are at, and foster a sense of belonging.

Our outreach services aim to enhance your supports for improved mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. By acting as advocates and providing moral support, we strive to build strong relationships and trust, both at our centre and beyond.

Same Day Appointments

We do our best to provide same day appointments, but they may not always be available. If you are a current client, please call us as early as possible (from 8.30am onwards) on the day you’d like to book your appointment.

To better serve our community and help prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, our same-day appointments will now prioritize urgent healthcare needs, such as minor injuries and infections. We are committed to ensuring you receive the culturally safe and supportive care you’ve come to expect from us.

For routine follow-ups and prescription refills, we will offer you the next available appointment with a Provider. This allows us to dedicate the appropriate time and expertise to each client and ensure you receive the best possible care. We are excited about these improvements and believe they will enhance your overall experience at Soonats’ooneh.

Seasonal Events

Soonats’ooneh hosts numerous events throughout the year, engaging both our clients and community members. These occasions offer excellent opportunities to connect and participate in our centre’s activities.

We encourage you to reach out to our team to inquire about upcoming events. By coordinating the timing of your appointments, you can seamlessly join these activities and enhance your experience with us.

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This seasonal calendar reflects how we support our clients and honour Indigenous movement, in alignment with the four seasons that we live in.

Culture Camps

Our organization has begun hosting Culture Camps facilitated by our Natsoolyis’ team. Elders, Knowledge Holders, crafters, and clients are invited to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of the Dakelh peoples. Drum making, beading, and learning about family and clan systems are just a few examples of the types of activities offered.

Harvesting & Gathering

Seasonal harvesting events led by Elders and knowledge holders. Together, we learn about traditional foods, medicines, and the respectful practices that sustain them.

Love your Liver Community Breakfast and HCV Education / Testing

Friday's as advertised
Love your Liver is a monthly community breakfast offering HCV/STBBI testing, linkage to care, and treatment support. Events are low barrier and focus on education, harm reduction, and community; open to anyone in the community, and we have so far seen 100% cure rates for those tested.

Pride Picnic Testing and Education Booth

July 4, 2026
PG Pride Picnic showcases the diversity and inclusion of our queer community, advocating for the community to be free of oppression and fear. As the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is disproportionately impacted by HIV, Neyoh-bez Nats’oone’ will be there promoting self testing, and other low-barrier testing modalities, as well as hosting some trivia, sex positive and stigma free education, and fun.

Client BBQ

July 15, 2026
Each summer, we gather in our downtown community to connect with the people we serve. Hosting a BBQ allows us all to enjoy and reconnect after the cooler months have passed. Our team prepares hamburgers and hotdogs on site, and offer salads and side dishes, as well as cool refreshing drinks. We welcome anyone who would like to join, and take this opportunity to share our services, connect with new community members, and celebrate the incredible individuals who make up our community.

Overdose Prevention Community Health Fair

August 19, 2026
Every year in August we acknowledge the deep and devastating impact the Toxic Drug Crisis is having on our community. Organized by our Neyoh-bez Nats’oone’ Team (High Accuity Support Program), this event highlights the importance of low barrier community supports to improve outcomes for individuals accessing toxic street drugs. This low barrier event offers drug testing, safer drug use practices, access to STBBI testing and linkage to care, connection to health and wellness supports, cultural practices, and a wide array of activities that honour and remember those who have lost their lives.

Love your Liver Community Breakfast and HCV Education / Testing

Friday's as advertised
Love your Liver is a monthly community breakfast offering HCV/STBBI testing, linkage to care, and treatment support. Events are low barrier and focus on education, harm reduction, and community; open to anyone in the community, and we have so far seen 100% cure rates for those tested.

Food and Medicine Preservation

In early fall, we continue to harvest some foods and medicines– spruce pitch, balsam pitch, and berries, to name a few. The focus on harvesting of foods and medicines shifts to creating sustainable methods of storing them for use over the winter. Drying leaves, making tinctures and salves, and canning are all ways of ensuring that we can access our medicines and tasty foods throughout the year.

Women’s Health Day

October 19, 2026
Our health, wellness, and cultural teams all gather to offer unique perspectives and tools for women to carry as they navigate their health journey. Creating a space for learning and connection, clients can expect games, food, and prizes, in addition to health education. Our goal is to highlight the strength and resilience of women and offer teachings so women may take ownership of their health and wellbeing.

Men’s Health Day

November 27, 2026
Spring offers yet another wonderful opportunity to engage our community, specifically all self identifying men and boys. To raise awareness, we invite friends and partners to our centre to highlight specialized services for men. On this wellness day we offer games, education, point-of care testing and much more. Everyone will leave more enriched to support their health and wellness journey.

Canning

With medicines, berries, and fish harvested throughout the spring and summer months, Natsoolyis’, eagerly awaits the colder months to focus on food and medicine preservation. Canning classes are often held to teach learners how they may keep their food stored to be enjoyed all year. From canned salmon to jams and jellies, the possibilities are endless! It is always a good time to learn how to preserve your harvest!

World AIDS Day -Education / Trivia / Prizes

December 1, 2025
Celebrating this year’s theme of “walking in tradition, Anchored in Culture” Neyoh-bez Nats’oone’ will be hosting a fun and informative station at Soonats’ooneh highlighting the success of Two Eyed Seeing in HIV care and case management.

Client Winter Luncheon

January 7, 2026
Hosted annually at the start of the new year, our organization partners with Positive Living North’s Fire Pit Drop-in Centre to host a warm holiday luncheon. As our team prepares and serves the food to our clients and community members, we gather to connect and share in laughter and strengthen our relations.

Gathering Sage

Join us on the land to gather sage in a respectful and traditional way. Led by Cultural Knowledge Keepers, this is a time to reconnect with the land, share teachings, and practice gratitude.

Medicine Gathering

As the chill of winter subsides inviting in the warmth of spring, our team prepares to forage the surrounding forests, riverbanks, and mountainsides for traditional medicines. As a variety of medicines become available throughout the spring and summer, this provides many opportunities to learn and harvest plants. Labrador tea, spruce tips and red willow bark are a few medicines that we gather annually. Elders and Knowledge Holders help to facilitate these sessions and share teachings on how to prepare and use these medicines.

Food Harvesting

As with traditional medicines in the Dakelh region, food such as berries, fish, and tea each have specific harvest times. Our team in Natsoolyis’ have knowledge and insight into the many types of food options we have available in our north-central community. All food that is gathered or harvested will then be processed and stored for preservation for the cold winter months.

Tubeh Nenachailya: Ever So Grateful

Feedback

The Soonats’ooneh Client Safety Coordinator is available to support you should you have any concerns regarding the service you have received at our centre.

The Client Safety Coordinator oversees the “client grievance” process, ensuring that your needs and wellbeing are prioritized. Their role is to help maintain a healthy, balanced relationship between you and your health and wellness providers, and to address any issues you may wish to raise.

How does the client grievance process work?

We value your experience at Soonats’ooneh and are committed to providing you with the best possible care. If you have a concern or grievance regarding our services, please know that the process begins when you, or someone on your behalf, requests to make a complaint about your experience.

Once a grievance is initiated, you will be directed to our Client Safety Coordinator (CSC). This role was created to prioritize the experiences and wellbeing of the people we serve. The CSC is dedicated to listening to client’s experiences and concerns about their interactions and/or services at our centre. They are ready and willing to connect at any time to hear your thoughts and experiences about the care you are receiving. The CSC will listen attentively and work collaboratively with you to identify a solution that ensures your comfort and continued access to our services. Our process is guided by your needs and may involve confidential conversations with providers or administration, review of policies and practices, and/or training to enhance our team’s capacity. While the specifics can vary depending on the nature of your concern, our primary goal remains to protect your safety and wellbeing at our centre.

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Emily Christensen-Sweeney
Client Safety and Community Engagement Coordinator

Ways you can give feedback:

Talk to us

Speak to our Client Safety Coordinator by confidential phone or voicemail (250.614.2041) or in-person at 365 George Street

Write to us

Share your concerns by confidential email:
client.support@soonatsooneh.org

Feedback Form

Complete a feedback form and hand it to one of our team members or drop it off in the suggestion box at the front desk of the clinic.

Client Resources

The PGUIC is a Coalition of urban Indigenous Organizations dedicated to providing essential services such as housing, mental health support, food assistance, and various social supports to Indigenous people of Prince George and surrounding area. Their website is designed to provide all services and supports available in urban Prince George, all in one location.

To access the PGUIC website, click here