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Programs & Services


Indigenous Wellness Core

This program partners with Indigenous peoples, communities and key stakeholders to provide accessible, culturally appropriate health services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

This program:

  • supports cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • help navigate patients through the healthcare system
  • referrals to addiction and mental health supports
  • monitors the health of the Indigenous population in northern Alberta

The program also:

  • helps Indigenous patients and families throughout their hospital stay
  • connects them to the health services and programs in their home communities
  • works within communities to create partnerships in areas of public health, prevention, promotion, and chronic disease management

Contact Details

Buffalo Lake Settlement Community Health Services

Telephone
780-689-4771
Fax
780-689-5835
Email
IndigenousWellnessCore@ahs.ca
Getting There

Located beside the Settlement Administration Office.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Note

Program hours may vary.

Access
Service Providers May Include
indigenous community health representatives, indigenous health liaisons
Service Access

See locations for contact information.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Indigenous organizations and communities throughout Northern Alberta.

Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
Indigenous Health Program
Other
Métis Settlement Liaison