We recognize that our places of work and Vancouver Coastal facilities lie on the traditional homelands of the fourteen First Nation communities of Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, Sechelt, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.
VCH began committing financial and human resources to the area of Aboriginal health in 1999, in order to work towards meaningful change in Aboriginal communities in our region. Our goal is to work closely with both urban and rural Aboriginal communities to help close the gap between the health status of Aboriginal community members and non-Aboriginal community members in our region.
Call our Team Leader to get in touch with a Vancouver Coastal Health Aboriginal Patient Navigator.
Toll-free: 1 (877) 875-1131
Fax: (604) 675-2552
The Aboriginal Wellness Program (A.W.P.) develops and delivers culturally safe mental wellness and addiction programs for First Nations and Aboriginal people residing within the Lower Mainland including:
- Counselling
- Therapeutic Groups
- Cultural Support & Teachings
Bree Beveridge Aboriginal Health Lead, Central Coast
(604) 675-2530 extension 22227
Dion Thevarge Aboriginal Health Lead, Southern Stl’atl’imx, Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish
(604) 675-2530 extension 22242
Laurel Jebamani Aboriginal Health Lead, Joint Lead for Richmond, Vancouver, Sunshine Coast
(604) 675-2530 extension 22251
Shawna Duncan Aboriginal Health Lead, Joint Lead for Richmond, Vancouver, Sunshine Coast
(604) 675-2530 extension 22247
If you’re looking for a health care provider providing culturally safe care, please contact one of the following services:
General inquiries: (604) 693-6500
, or toll free: 1 (866) 913-0033
Health Benefits: Toll free: 1 (855) 550-5454
We’d like to hear from you if you have a question, comment or complaint to share.
(604) 675-2530 extension 22231
aboriginalhealthservices@vch.ca
We value your feedback and comments. Your feedback is our chance to improve the care or services we provide. This 
Aboriginal Health Complaints Process booklet can help you direct your concern, comment or compliment to the right person.
We are open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Closed Statutory Holidays
288 - 2750 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5K 1Z9
(604) 675-2551
Fax: (604) 675-2552