Dehcho Health and Social Services Authority
Box 246
Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0
Phone: (867) 695-3815
Fax: (867) 695-2920
Website: None Currently Available
Dehcho HSS Authority Phone List
General Overview
The Dehcho Health and Social Services Authority is located in the south western corner of the NWT. Fort Simpson is the largest community in the Dehcho and serves as the administrative headquarters for the Authority.
The Authority consists of 13 members, including the chair. Fort Simpson has three representatives on the board, Fort Providence and Fort Liard each have two representatives with the remaining communities each having one representative on the board.
Profile of Communities/Population
The Dehcho Authority serves eight communities:
| Community | Population (2006 Estimates) |
|---|---|
| Fort Liard | 591 |
| Fort Providence | 814 |
| Fort Simpson | 1,211 |
| Hay River Reserve | 300 |
| Jean Marie River | 71 |
| Kakisa | 52 |
| Nahanni Butte | 125 |
| Trout Lake | 80 |
| Wrigley | 176 |
| Total Population: | 3,420 |
Facilities by Community
Either directly or indirectly through contribution agreements, the Authority is responsible for health and social services facilities, including but not limited to the following:
| Community |
Facility Name |
Description |
| Fort Liard | Fort Liard Health and Social Services Centre | Health Centre/Social Services Office |
| Fort Providence | Fort Providence Health and Social Services Centre | Health Centre/Social Services Office |
| Fort Simpson | Fort Simpson Health and Social Services Centre | Health Centre/Social Services Office/Long Term Care Facility |
| Stanley Isaiah Centre | Use not yet determined | |
| Hay River Reserve | Nats’ejee’ K’eh Treatment Centre | Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centre |
| Judith Fabian Elders Centre | Supported Independent Living | |
| Jean Marie River | Jean Marie River Health Station | Health Station Serviced by Fort Simpson |
| Jean Marie River Social Services | ||
| Kakisa | n/a | Serviced by Fort Providence |
| Nahanni Butte | Nahanni Butte Health Station | Health Station Serviced by Fort Simpson |
| Nahanni Butte Social Services | ||
| Trout Lake | Trout Lake Health Station | Health Station Serviced by Fort Simpson |
| Trout Lake Social Services | ||
| Wrigley | Wrigley Health Centre/Residence | Health Centre Serviced by Fort Simpson |
| Wrigley Social Services |
Exceptions and Restrictions
On the Hay River Reserve, the Authority is not responsible for managing, operating, and controlling the health and social services facilities as outlined in the Agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Hay River.