Program Mandate: To provide healthy alternatives for families as defined in the CCS needs assessment. Fitness Centre: A place that promotes the benefits of physical and nutritional wellness.  Services are Non-Legislated and Voluntary.

“Today, the community is dealing with the aftermath of the profound historic disruptions that the Heiltsuk culture has experienced.  The challenges that face the community are great.  Family violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and suicide are very real and difficult social issues that the community must address…”

Source: Heiltsuk Community Health Plan – January 1998

The Community Wellness Program is responsible for addressing the social issues outlined above.  It addresses them by the provision of services that are inclusive, holistic, and grounded in traditional Heiltsuk values.

The program goal is to focus on the social needs of the community and to provide a healing process so that the community once again becomes a place where children are safe, families are healthy, and pride in cultural traditions and values can again flourish.