First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

Provides culturally safe, trauma-informed primary health care for First Nations and Indigenous people, and their families, living in Williams Lake and the surrounding communities of the Dakelh Dene, Tsilhqot'in, and Secwepemc Nations. Services offered include full scope primary care provision by nur...

Provides grants up to a maximum of $1,200 to cover birth doula and postpartum doula services for pregnant or new Indigenous families living on- or off-reserve in BC. Applicants must be of Indigenous descent (status or non-status First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit); either the birthing person or thei...

Enables members of BC First Nations with limited or no access to their own doctors or nurse practitioners to make virtual appointments for primary health care with doctors trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility. Linked to both Rural Urgent Doctor in Need (RUDi...

Provides coverage to eligible First Nations persons for health goods and services in the following benefit areas: dental, medical supplies and equipment, medical transportation, mental health crisis intervention, Medical Service Plan (MSP) payments, pharmacy, and vision. To qualify, applicants must ...

Provides access to culturally safe and confidential counselling and Elder support for former students of Indian residential schools who are: applying for the Common Experience Payment; resolving a claim through Independent Assessment Process, Alternate Dispute Resolution, or the courts; or participa...

Provides services to expectant mothers and new parents, guardians, or caregivers of newborn babies in rural and remote First Nations communities in BC via Zoom or phone. Family members and health care providers can also receive support. Zoom or phone calls are answered by midwives and family doctor ...

Provides eligible Indigenous individuals with access to free counselling services from a qualified mental health provider. Administers access to coverage and determines eligibility for four programs: Mental Wellness and Counselling Program, Indian Day Schools Health Support Services (IDS HSS), India...

Develops and implements addiction treatment services for Aboriginal individuals and families. The program offers a blend of mainstream and culturally relevant treatment options to reduce and prevent alcohol, drug, and problematic solvent use. Services include treatment for clients dealing with physi...

Provides safe avenue for First Nations clients to provide feedback on health services delivered directly or funded by FNHA, or any BC public health care service. Outlines options available to clients, including restorative ways to heal from health care harms that are grounded in culture; and assists...

Provides individuals with access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry as well as mental health and wellness care coordinators. Services are free to all First Nations people and their family members living in BC, including family members who are not Indigenous. Specialists are dedicat...