Closures, cancellations, facility access and services

Counselling and crisis support  

Counselling and crisis support is available by phone and email.

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Hearing Services, Vital Statistics and Insured Health

Vital Statistics and Insured Health offices

Our offices are open with reduced hours. We ask clients to access services remotely if possible.

• Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

New health care applications, enrolment in extended health benefit programs and medical travel form submission or questions can be processed by phone, email or fax.

Phone: 867-667-5271

Phone toll free 1-800-661-0408, extension 5271

Email:

• Medical travel medicaltravel@gov.yk.ca
• Extended Health Benefits extendedbenefits@gov.yk.ca
• Registration ihsregistration@gov.yk.ca

Medical clinic services 

Medical clinics are open, but you can also have a virtual appointment. Check in to a virtual appointment with your doctor

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Quitpath

We are operating with full-service to current and new clients with the following modifications:

• new client intakes and personal coaching sessions are taking place on the phone (instead of face-to-face) during regular business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.;
• clients who using free nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) can get multi-week supplies (instead of 1 week at a time);
• Whitehorse clients can get NRT supplies (patches, lozenges, gum, inhalers, etc..) through no-contact delivery.

For Whitehorse-area clients who do not live within city limits (for example, Golden Horn, Marsh Lake, etc.) NRTs can be picked up in-person at the Quitpath office: 305 Jarvis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

In rural communities, Quitpath is “business as usual” notwithstanding any modifications to usual services at local health centres

Phone: 867-667-8393
Toll free: 1-866-221-8393

Smokers' helpline 

Phone toll free: 1-877-513-5333

Find out more about Quitpath.

Whitehorse Health Centre

Programming and options have changed in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to offer safe public health programming and prenatal education. However, travel clinics are not available until further notice. Phone ahead to book appointments for:

• childhood immunization;
• immunization updates; and
• tuberculosis (TB) screening.

Phone: 867-667-8864

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There are no prohibited services in Yukon at this time.

Agriculture Branch

• Remains open with physical distancing requirements.
• You must wear a mask at all times when visiting our office.
• Clients may have to wait outside the office doors until a space becomes available.
• To ask questions or make a payment, phone 867- 667-5838 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 5838.
• Send applications by email at agriculture@gov.yk.ca.
• Find the Agriculture Branch.

All Yukon airport terminals

• Yukon airport terminals are restricted to the travelling public only.
• You must wear a mask in an airport building or terminal.
• Find out about airport services.

Courts and Court Services

Whitehorse Court Registry

Remains open to accommodate in-person attendances as long as physical distancing measures are respected. Clients may also book an appointment. To make an appointment phone 867-667-5441, or fax 1-800-661-0408, extension 5441.

Dawson City Court Registry

Will be providing services by appointment only. To make an appointment phone 867-993-5070, or fax 1-800-993-5311.

Watson Lake Court Registry

Will be providing services by appointment only. To make an appointment phone 867-536-7551, or fax 1-800-536-7564.

Department of Environment offices

• Remain open but only 1 client can be served at a time.
• Other clients will be required to wait outside the office doors.
• To ask questions or book an appointment, phone 867-667-5652 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5652.
• Send email to environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca.
• Get your fishing and hunting licences and learn more about outdoor recreation and wildlife online.​

Good Energy rebates

• The Energy branch remains open but is limiting visits to the office.
• Submit your Good Energy rebate application by email: energy@gov.yk.ca.
• There is also a drop box in the entrance of our office for rebate applications.
• Attach photos or scans of your supporting documents.

Land Management Branch

• Remains open with physical distancing requirements.
• Clients may have to wait outside the office doors until a space becomes available.
• To ask questions about land and land use permit applications or make a payment, phone the Land Management Branch 867- 667-5215 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 5215.
• Send applications by email: land.disposition@gov.yk.ca.
• Find the Land Management Branch.

Land Planning Branch

• Remains open with physical distancing requirements.
• Clients may have to wait outside the office doors until a space becomes available.
• To ask questions about subdivision applications, development permits, discretionary use permits or zoning amendments inquiries or to make a payment, phone 867-667-3515 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 3515.
• Send applications by email: landplanning@gov.yk.ca.
• Find the Land Planning Branch.

Whitehorse Motor Vehicles office

• The Whitehorse Motor Vehicles Office remains open. Yukoners are encouraged to access services online or by phone 867-667-5315 or toll free within Yukon at 1-800-661-0408 extension 5315.
• Many services can be provided over the phone or through email and fax. These include driver’s licence and General Identification Card renewals, and registration transactions.
• Lobby capacity is limited to 10 people in the waiting area and 1 client in each available wicket.
• Other clients are asked to wait outside in their vehicles and will receive a call when it is their turn.
• The maximum capacity for knowledge tests is now 2 people at a time.
• Daily cleaning has been increased for the safety of clients and staff.
• Find the Whitehorse Motor Vehicles office.

Yukon Geological Survey core library

• You must make an appointment at least 3 days in advance. Drops-ins are not allowed. Phone 867-667-8508 or email geology@gov.yk.ca.
• Only 1 party of up to 2 people can use the facilities at a time.
• Access to the core library is through the rear of the building. We will open the gate for you.
• You must sanitize equipment and surfaces before and after working in the area. We will provide disinfectant.
• You must wear a mask at all times when visiting the core library.
• You must bring your own personal protective equipment. To use the saw room, this includes:
  • hearing protection;
  • eye protection; and
  • a NIOSH-certified respirator.

Yukon hospitals

Find the latest information about access to Yukon hospitals.

Yukon Housing Corporation

• Yukon Housing Corporation community offices are limiting visits but continue to provide services to clients by phone or by email. Find your community housing office.
• Contact Yukon Housing Corporation Whitehorse office by phone 867-667-5759 or toll-free at 1-800-661-0408 extension 5759 or by email: ykhouse@gov.yk.ca
• The Yukon Housing Corporation Whitehorse office is closed between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Find the Yukon Housing Corporation Whitehorse office. 

Learn how Yukon Housing Corporation follows COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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