Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Indigenous Led Wellness Outreach Van Program
Agreement Number:
2526-HQ-000089
Agreement Value:
$536,274.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 23, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to enhance the outreach efforts of the K'ómoks First Nation community by purchasing a van and outreach materials to bridge the critical gap in mental health and addiction support services for Indigenous communities within Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw territory of Vancouver Island. This project will deploy a specially designed van equipped with resources and staffed by a dedicated team to provide pre- and post-substance use treatment support to Indigenous individuals in the North Vancouver Island region.
Organization:
Health Canada
Expected Results:
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Location:
Courtenay, British Columbia, CA V9N 3P8
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q2-00009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
126729185
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
K'ómoks First Nation
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion