Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises that the Western Bay Medical Clinic will reopen tomorrow (September 4, 2025), following its temporary closure due to the wildfire in the area and the evacuation order.

The decision to reopen follows the lifting of the evacuation order announced on August 30, 2025. The pop-up clinic for evacuees offered at the Salem Centre (Comfort Centre) in Small Point will conclude operations at the end of the day Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Beginning Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Western Bay Medical Clinic will provide the following services on site:

• Primary health care
• Mental health and addictions (Doorways)
• Community supports

The clinic will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with clinical appointments available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individuals can contact the clinic at 709-598-2470 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in services will also be available for mental health and addictions, and community supports.

Mental Health Supports 
NL Health Services recognizes that this may be a difficult time for people and encourages them to avail of mental health resources, as needed. For a full listing of available resources, please visit: https://nl.bridgethegapp.ca/adult/mental-health-services-during-natural-disasters-and-emergencies/ or call 811 in a mental health crisis. 

NL Health Services continues to work closely with provincial emergency management officials and community partners to monitor the situation and respond to any emerging needs. 

For the latest health-care updates during wildfires in the province, please visit https://nlhealthservices.ca/news-centre/wildfire-information/.

For the latest information on wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador, please visit the provincial government webpages NL Active Wildfire Dashboard and www.gov.nl.ca/alerts.

We thank residents for their patience and cooperation, and extend our appreciation to all frontline responders and support personnel. 

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