First Nations Health Authority

Provides culturally safe and integrated primary healthcare to Indigenous Peoples and their families by a team of Indigenous health professionals and culturally-aware practitioners. Blending traditional approaches to health care with western medicine, the clinic offers community-based primary care, Elder and Traditional Healers wholistic care and support, and help with accessing resources and navigating systems.

Provides an information and resource guide for First Nations and Aboriginal Elders on provincial and federal programs and community and local resources, with sections on health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, benefits, safety and security, and other services.

Provides coverage to BC First Nations clients for health-related goods and services not available from other plans and programs. Coverage areas include dental, medical supplies and equipment, medical transportation, mental health crisis intervention, Medical Service Plan assistance, pharmacy, and vision care.

Provides an online listing of First Nation treatment centres in BC available to Indigenous males, females, youth and families. Services vary per location; offers a variety of cultural and clinical interventions and support including family treatment, couples counselling and services for pregnant women.

Provides video visits with a licensed doctor for non-emergency medical concerns for all First Nations people and their families living in B.C., on reserve and away from home (off-reserve).

Patients consult with the doctor through a secure video conference using a smartphone, computer or tablet; an internet connection is needed.

Offers online information, tips and resources to improve First Nations health and wellness. Topic areas include being active, healthy eating, mental wellness and substance use, spiritual health, environmental health and safety, primary care, and traditional wellness.

Provides mental health and emotional support to former Indian Residential School students and their families before, during and after their participation in Settlement Agreement processes.

Services include counselling, cultural support such as ceremonies, prayers and traditional healing, access to Aboriginal mental health workers, and transportation assistance.

Provides Indigenous people in BC access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry through video conferencing or in a health centre or client's home.

Clients work with their care providers to choose a location for the appointments. Referral providers are encouraged to attend appointments to provide local knowledge for care planning and continued client support.