Programs and services

When: Monday to Friday  |  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Addictions Worker  |  T 250 768 8299 (direct line)

Individuals and families experiencing addiction issues may access education and counselling support. This includes individual, family, or group education and support about the causes and effects of addiction, support for families dealing with addiction, referrals to treatment, and/or aftercare for clients. There is also education provided in the community with a focus on high-risk populations, including youth and pregnant women. Appointments are recommended, so call the addictions worker to arrange an appointment that fits your schedule.

When: Monday to Thursday  |   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Health Department  |  T 250 768 0227

To register, call Community Services and speak with our prenatal nurse. This program is for pre- and post-natal families in the WFN community. The program increases awareness about nutrition and healthy pregnancies, healthy weight gain, and healthy birth weights of babies. If you or someone you know is pregnant and living on WFN lands and either you or your spouse is First Nation, we encourage you to register for the program. It is never too early to start raising a healthy child.

When: Tuesday to Friday  |  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Health Department  |  T 250 768 0227

Clients can participate monthly by making an appointment through Community Services reception. This program promotes a healthy lifestyle and management of persons living with a chronic disease. Physician input/focus is required for admission into the program.  WFN members will receive a monthly $25 gift certificate from Quality Greens or Nature’s Fair which are used to make healthy food choices. Monthly appointments involve health monitoring, health discussion and education with the Home Care Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. A Diabetic Specialist is available every second Thursday for specialist diabetic advice, education, and cholesterol testing. 

Contact: Membership Services  |  T 250 768 0227  |  E-mail

Westbank First Nation Members have access to an extended health, vision, and dental benefits plan up to a maximum of $3,000 per member per year. The program is provided through CINUP, a national benefits program designed specifically for First Nations.

Claim forms

Enrollment application 

Eligibility

• Must be a WFN member, residing in Canada with MSP or equivalent coverage
• Members are covered from birth to end of life
• Dependents who are not WFN members are ineligible

Extended Health Care

100% coverage of all eligible services

• Semi-private hospital room, ambulance transportation, private duty nursing
• Includes prescription drug card (excludes prescriptions covered through FNIHB)
• Paramedical Practitioner: $500 per practitioner per calendar year on paramedical services
  • Practitioners: Chiropractor, Podiatrist, Food Care Nurse, Naturopath, Osteopath, Audiologist, Clinical Psychologist / Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Acupuncturist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Dietician.
• Physiotherapist: $1,000 per calendar year
• $500 hearing aid benefit every 5 years 

Vision Care

• $300 every 24 consecutive months per person
  • Includes frames, lenses, contacts, laser eye surgery (in lieu of glasses/contacts)
• $60 every 24 consecutive months per person, towards eye exam 

Dental

Basic: 100%

• First 30% paid upfront by Manitoba Blue Cross, balance to NIHB
• Basic services: routine examinations, x-rays, fillings, extractions, oral surgery, gum therapy, space maintainers, root canal, cleaning & scaling, fluoride treatment

Major: 80%

• Major services: inlays, onlays, crowns, dentures

Combined maximum of $1,500 per calendar year for basic and major.

Orthodontic: 50%

• For children under the age of 18
• Orthodontic lifetime maximum of $2,000

Wellness solutions

• Work-life wellness solutions
• Personal difficulties solutions

When: Monday to Friday  |   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Health Department  |  T 250 768 0227

Call the Health Department at Community Services if you require assistance and would like to arrange for an assessment.

This program is designed for individuals of any age who have an assessed need and are currently living on reserve and want to maintain their independence and health. The assessments are completed by the nurse and, based upon assessments, home supports are set in place. Supports vary from client to client and can include light meal preparation, assistance with activities of daily living supplies and specialized medical equipment Medical transportation. The referral process means that any or community member including self can refer to the program however the client must consent to the initial assessment, assessments are confidential. Depending on the assessment the nurse will then work with you to plan the care around the identified needs. Depending on the needs will depend if you will have a homemaker or Home support worker visit you in your home.

When: Monday to Friday  |  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Community Services  |  T 250 768 0227

We provide financial assistance for travel to specialist appointments, surgery or medical care within BC to WFN members and status First Nations living on WFN lands. Please contact community services for more information on the application process and we will be happy to assist you. This program is funded by First Nations Health Authority and there are specific qualification criteria. Please call as soon as you know of your appointment as the application and processing for travel take some time to complete.

When: Wednesdays (by appointment only)  |  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Community Services  |  T 250 768 0227

We have a Nurse Practitioner who joins us every Wednesday to assess, diagnose and treat any acute and chronic illnesses. The target population is community members who do not have a physician, can’t get to their physician and/or require regular check-ups. Appointments are necessary, so please call the community services office and ask to speak with any of the nursing staff to set up an appointment.

When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday  |   8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Community Services  |  T 250 768 0227

TB screening is done to prevent tuberculosis from spreading in our community. It is required for all Pine Acres, Sensisyusten School, WCDC, Communisty Services and Lindley Building Staff, as well as any volunteers within our community.

When: Monday to Thursday  |  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (some evenings as required)
Contact: Wellness Mentor  |  T 250 768 8282 (direct line)

The Wellness Mentor offers advocacy, navigation, and education regarding mental health and wellness, and offers counselling support services. Whether you have concerns about mental health or overall wellness, the Wellness Mentor can guide you in the right direction, assist in accessing various mental health and wellness services, and provide counselling support during one-on-one sessions. All support is personalized for individual or family needs, from addressing and resolving specific concerns to improving relationships with others.