The Nelson Community Health Centre remains closed following water damage.
The damage occurred on Dec. 30. Interior Health (IH) said it currently does not have a confirmed date for re-opening.
Details on the extent of the damage have not been provided, though IH previously said it occurred on the third floor of the building and came from a cold water supply pipe between the third floor and the roof.
Water was observed by staff cascading down the floors below. The building was subsequently evacuated.
The Nelson Fairview Gardens long-term care facility was not directly impacted by the incident.
Services provided at the centre are being reestablished at alternate locations, including unused space at the Fairview Gardens facility.
Mental health and substance use services have been relocated to IH’s downtown Nelson location at 514 Vernon Street.
Other services normally provided out of the Health Centre include adult day services, public health, early childhood development, home and community care services, and environmental public health and licensing.
Interior Health said will continue to contact current clients, including those with scheduled appointments, directly.
Individuals who require new appointments or have questions related to any of these services should contact Interior Health at the following numbers:
- Mental Health and Substance Use Services: 250-505-7248 or 310-MHSU (6478)
- Call the general number at 250-505-7200 and select a specific service using the phone menu.
Additionally, individuals are asked to call the general number above to access new services.
Drop-ins, with the exception of mental health and substance use at the downtown location, are not currently available.
The Nelson Community Health Centre, located on the former Mount St. Francis hospital site, finished construction in May of 2025 and officially opened the following September.
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