If you are a woman experiencing violence in Northern BC and need to travel to other communities, there are several transportation services available for you.
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Northern Health Connections
What service is provided?
Northern Health Connections is a travel service program for people who need to travel outside their home community for non-emergency health care or need to get home after travelling by ambulance to another community. Travel companions can also travel with you and immediate family may use the bus to travel to support family members who require health care services outside of their home community. This service is also available for seniors, people with mobility challenges, and women experiencing violence.
How to book tickets?
As a woman experiencing violence, it is necessary to work with a transition house organization to reserve your seat to be able to travel by Northern Health Connection. You can find contact info for local transition houses in your areas in our membership directory.
Funding available?
Funding may be available to cover the ticket costs. Please inquire with the transition house organization to see if funds are available.
Schedules and fares
You can find the schedules and fares of the Northern Health Connection buses
Frequently Asked Questions and More Information
BC Bus North
What service is provided?
BC Bus North provides scheduled service to 39 communities across Northern BC.
How to book tickets?
Anyone can book tickets on BC Bus North by phone at 1-844-564-7494 or online. It is recommended to book your travel by BC Bus North in advance to ensure you will have a seat. You may show up at a stop and pay the bus driver directly (debit or credit card only) but if there is no seat available, you will not be able to travel. You also need a government issued photo ID to travel with BC Bus North.
Funding available?
Funding may be available to cover the ticket costs. Please inquire with the transition house organization to see if funds are available.
Schedules and fares
You can find the schedules and fares of the BC Bus North.
Frequently Asked Questions and More Information
Local contact info:
If you are a woman experiencing violence in Northern BC, you can book your trip through our partner organizations. In this way, funding may be available for ticket purchase. Please inquire when calling.
To book your travel you can reach out to the following organizations based on the community you are living.
- Robson Valley
If you’re a woman in Robson Valley, you can book your trip by calling to Robson Valley Community Services at +1 844 324 2004.
For more information on Robson Valley Community Services
- Smithers
If you’re a woman in Smithers, you can book your trip by calling to Northern Society for Domestic Peace at +1 250 847 2595.
For more information on Northern Society for Domestic Peace
