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HSS Department

Under the direction of the Minister, the Department of Health and Social Services is mandated to provide a broad range of health and social programs and services to the residents of the NWT.

The Department’s responsibilities are reflected in our mission statement:

The Department’s mission is to promote, protect and provide for the health and well-being of the people of the Northwest Territories.

Activities of the Department are divided into the following branches: 

Click here for the Department's Organization Chart and complete phone listing.