Health Authorities

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.

Aboriginal Health Authority Contacts

Fraser Health Authority
Visit online for more information.

Interior Health Authority
Aboriginal people, communities and organizations participate in providing political, economic and cultural context to programming decisions at Interior Health. Visit online for more information and to contact an Aboriginal Health Liaison.

Northern Health Authority
The Aboriginal Health program develops health services appropriate for Aboriginal residents of the region. Visit online for contact information.

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
The Aboriginal Health Team works with Aboriginal communities to positively address individual and community health issues in a way that is inclusive of Aboriginal people’s input and cultural beliefs. Visit online for more information and contacts.

Vancouver Island Health Authority
Aboriginal Health program provides hospital, community, home care and public health services. Visit online for contact information.

Provincial Health Services Authority
The Aboriginal Health Program provides both on-site and outreach services to improve the health of Aboriginal women and their families. Visit online.