Public Health - Shingles Vaccine Provided by: Health PEI

Free shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is available to PEI seniors through community pharmacies in Epekwitk / PEI.

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Public Health - Speech Language Pathology for Adults Provided by: Health PEI

Provides speech language pathology services for adults who are experiencing:

Voice disorders
Neurological conditions (for example: Parkinson's, ALS)
Stuttering
Cognitive communication (for example: brain injury, dementia)
Augmentative or alternative communication
Gender-affirming voice and communication services

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Public Health - Speech Language Pathology for Preschool Children Provided by: Health PEI

Provides assistance to preschool aged children who need help developing speech and language abilities. Includes:

Consultation
Screening and assessment
Treatment
Workshops
Community visits
Caregiver training

Note: If your child is school-aged, contact your school directly to ask about supports offered within the school system.

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Public Health Information Provided by: Government of Canada - Public Health Agency of Canada

Website provides information on:

Public health notices: Information on disease outbreaks or possible health risks
COVID-19
Diseases and conditions: information, tools and facts on human diseases and illnesses
Healthy living: information about the risk of problematic substance use, smoking and vaping as well as healthy pregnancy and environmental health
Food recalls, risks and outbreaks
Immunizations and vaccines
Biosafety and biosecurity
Emergency preparedness and response: information on how the Agency prepares to keep the public safe from epidemics, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear events
Grants and contribution programs
Surveillance: information on how the Agency monitors programs for diseases, conditions, blood safety and medicine

Email directly through website

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Public Safety Calls Provided by: PSPNET

Provides public safety personnel with access to structured, online mental health supports to help develop skills and knowledge to manage mental health challenges connected to the profession. The courses combine online learning modules with weekly support from a therapist by secure email or telephone.

One of two courses will be offered, depending on level of need, following an online screening assessment and consultation with a PSPNET councillor:

PSP Wellbeing Course: Education and guidance on techniques for various mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety and/or post-traumatic injuries
PSP PTSD Course: focuses specifically on helping individuals who are primarily concerned with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Courses run for 8 weeks, but, can be extended to 16 weeks in some cases.

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Public Safety Division - 911 Emergency Service Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Call 9-1-1 to report fires, crimes, health emergencies or to save a life where immediate help is needed. Operators will ask questions about the emergency and dispatch the police, the fire department and/or an ambulance as needed.

If in doubt about whether a situation is an emergency or not, call 9-1-1 and they will decide whether help needs to be sent or not.

9-1-1 is for emergencies only. It is not to be used for general inquiries such as calls to police concerning ongoing investigations or calls to fire departments about community events. Inappropriate use of 9-1-1 ties up valuable resources. Intentional abuse of the system can lead to charges.

People with hearing or speech impairments can register to Text with 911 by going to www.textwith911.ca

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Public Safety Division - Apply for a Civic Address Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Properties in Epekwitk / PEI are required by law to have a civic address so that emergency responders can locate them if 9-1-1 is called. People with properties outside of specific municipalities who do not have a civic address assigned must apply to the Province to receive one. This only applies to properties/buildings that already exist but do not have a civic address; new buildings will be assigned a civic address during the building permit process.

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Public Safety Division - Report a Violation to a Conservation Officer Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Conservation officers respond to reports from the public about potential violations related to PEI's land wildlife and land natural resources. Violations can include poaching, illegal dumping, or an environmental concern.

Reports are confidential and can be anonymous.

Call 911 in emergencies such as fire, crime or danger to life.

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Public Service Commission Investigation Request Provided by: Government of Canada - Public Service Commission

The public can submit a request for an investigation into irregularities in an appointment process or an allegation of improper political activity.

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Quality and Patient Safety - Compliments and Complaints Provided by: Health PEI

Receives and responds to compliments and complaints from users of PEI's health care system. Submissions can be made online, by phone, or by mail.

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