Health Centre

How Brighter Futures can support you:

• Advocate
• Supporting parenting programs/plans
• Monitor client’s progress
• Healthy eating
• Mental awareness
• Injury prevention program

Program 
Promote the development of healthy communities through community-based mental health programs, organize, arrange and prepare mental health activities and support the meals on wheels program.

Supporting child development from planned pregnancy to one-on-one to group parenting sessions, using a home visiting model. Cultural herritage activities.

For more information call Kitsumkalum Health:
Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993 | Phone: 250-635-6172 | reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca

Our Community Health Representative can provide and assist Kitsumkalum and community members with health supports.

Services include:

• Elders Tea
• Fall/Injury prevention
• Diabetes information
• Transportation for medical appointments
• FNHA Patient Travel Assistance/Advocacy
• Health Educaiton/Promotion on communicable disease and awareness

Please contact the Kitsumkalum Health Centre for your health needs and inquiries.

Family Doctor

• Regular checkups and preventive care
• Diagnosing and treating common illnesses
• Prescribing medications
• Managing ongoing health conditions
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Health advice and education
• Ordering medical tests
• Referrals to specialists when needed

Family doctors provide ongoing care for individuals and families, helping people stay healthy and access the medical services they need.

Links:

Health Connect Registry
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry

For more information call Kitsumkalum Health:
Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993 | Phone: 250-635-6172 | reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca

First Nations Action Support Team (FAST)

What is FAST?

FAST -The First Nation Action & Support Team (FAST) program was administered by Gitxsan Health Society to service the communities of Kispiox, Sik-e-dakh,  Gitanmaax,  Gitsegukla, Gitwangak,  Gitanyow, Haisla, Hagwilget, Moricetown, Kitsumkalum, Kitselas, and Gitxaala.

What you can expect from FAST:

• Follow-up contact if you have been to the hospital with suicidal thoughts or actions
• To provide support and/or assist with finding resources to ensure assistance for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one through suicide
• Referral services to community programs and services
• Set up and Co-ordinate Grief & Loss community Workshops
• Set up and facilitate Through the Pain community Workshops

“Embracing life through suicide awareness and community empowerment.”

For more information call Kitsumkalum Health:
Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993 | Phone: 250-635-6172 | Email reception@kitsumkalum.com or west@fastoutreach.ca

Our Holistic Wellness Coordinator can support and assist Kitsumkalum and community members on their wellness journeys through engagement and planning.

Services include:

• Land based activities
• Wellness Plans
• Health promotion
• Monitor clients progress and help adapt plans as needed to ensure long term success

Please contact the Kitsumkalum Health Centre for your health needs and inquiries.

What do kinesiologists do?

Evaluate Movement: Observe and assess how people move to identify concerns.

Improve Strength, Mobility, and Daily Function: Develop individualized plans for fitness, rehabilitation, or performance.

Support Healthy Aging and Independence: Assist with recovery from injuries or surgical procedures.

Manage Long-Term Health Conditions: Use exercise and movement to support chronic conditions.

Enhance Performance: Improve movement efficiency in sports or the workplace.

Reduce Injury Risk Through Safe Movement Education: Educate on wellness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits.

Links:
Kitsumkalum Kinesiology Program

Kitsumkalum Adult Physical Activity Nutrition Health Survey (2026-1-12)

For more information call Kitsumkalum Health:
Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993 | Phone: 250-635-6172 | reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca