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Aboriginal Caregivers

Aboriginal Health Resources



Federal Aboriginal Health Services

  • Diseases and Conditions - Information relevant to Aboriginal and Inuit people.

  • Family Health - Information about Federal programs that help Aboriginal people and Inuit to improve the health of their families.

  • Funding - Information on Health Canada's standard contribution agreements and the transfer process involving Aboriginal and Inuit communities.

     

  • Health Care Services - Information on the Aboriginal and Inuit home and community care program, electronic health activities, nursing and mental health support.

  • Health Promotion - Information on how to prevent injury and disease as well as strengthen and maintain personal and environmental health.

  • Non-Insured Health Benefits - Information on non-insured health benefits, eligibility, access, appeals when a benefit is denied and safeguards for clients' personal health information.

  • Substance Abuse and Treatment of Addictions - Information on alcohol abuse tobacco, drugs and solvents and the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) Treatment Centre Directory which provides information on all in-patient treatment centres funded by the NNADAP.

  • Reports and Publications - Access to information about Aboriginal and Inuit Health.

 

Provincial Aboriginal Health Services

The province-wide delivery of health services is provided by B.C.’s health authorities. The responsibilities of the health authorities include planning the appropriate programs and services to serve the health needs of their geographic area, including those of the Aboriginal population.

Each regional health authority has implemented an Aboriginal Health Plan and also administers the Aboriginal Health Initiatives Program (AHIP). AHIP funding is targeted for promotion and prevention in the areas of mental health, addictions, and chronic disease management.

Click here to access Aboriginal Health Authority Contacts

To find out which Health Authority you belong to please click here.

The B.C. First Nations Health Council supports and assists B.C.’s 203 diverse First Nations communities to realize their health aspirations and priorities. For more information click here.



Regional Aboriginal Health Services

 

For more resource links, visit our Aboriginal Elders and Seniors page.