The HSS Authorities
Eight Health and Social Services (HSS) Authorities plan, manage and deliver a full spectrum of community and facility-based services for health care and social services:
Select an NWT map showing the
eight regions of these
Authorities
Community
health programs include daily drop-in clinics, public health clinics, home
care, school health programs and educational programs. Visiting
physicians and specialists routinely visit the communities. Social
service programs include early intervention and support to families and
children, child protection services, adoptions, family violence
prevention, mental health, addictions and corrections.
Boards of trustees for each HSS Authority provide NWT residents with the opportunity to shape priorities and service delivery for their communities.
Last Updated: November 07, 2006 |