Health Care Services

Clinical services

Most clinical services are offered by the Health Authorities.

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Provides information on the planning, coordination, and delivery of health and social services across the Northwest Territories, including regional programs, hospital services, and system-wide initiatives.

Hay River Health and Social Services Authority

Offers an overview of healthcare and social services available in Hay River and surrounding communities, including hospital care, long-term care, mental health services, and community-based programs.

Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency

Highlights community-based health and social services provided to Tłįchǫ communities, with a focus on culturally relevant care, local governance, and regional service delivery.

Health Centre Locations

Find health centre locations and program and service information for the Beaufort Delta region, Dehcho region, Fort Smith region, Sahtu region, Stanton Territorial Hospital, and Yellowknife region.

Continuing care services

This section outlines the range of Continuing Care Services available to support NWT residents with varying needs, from care at home to residential and supported living options that promote safety, independence, and quality of life.

Continuing care services

Support NWT residents with care and services that promote independence and quality of life.

Home and community care

Provides individuals with nursing care and support for personal care and daily living activities when they are no longer able to perform these activities on their own.

Long term care

A home-like facility that provides care and services for people who are no longer are able to live independently.

Supported living

Supports adults with disabilities live as independently and safely as possible and participate fully in their community.

Territorial Admissions Committee

Reviews applications for Long Term Care and Supported Living placement in facilities that are funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Who to contact for information about home care in your community

Contact information for home care in your community.

Donation and transplant services

Information on organ, tissue, and blood donation.

Blood donation in the NWT

Information on blood donation.

Organ and tissue donation

Information on organ and tissue donation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2026