CHC Partners

CHC partners are organizations whose mandates align with the goals and objectives of the CHC Strategic Action Plan. Official CHC partner agencies designate representatives to act as information conduits between CHC and their organization. CHC Partner Representatives attend bi-monthly partner meetings, and voting and formal motions may only be undertaken by partner representatives.

See the current Partners.

CHC Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides oversight to CHC to address the goals and objectives of Chilliwack’s Healthier Community Strategic Action Plan and other initiatives supported by CHC. The committee has two main functions: Organizational Structure and Measurement and Monitoring. The work is focused on CHC’s guiding principles of mental wellness, healthy aging, cultural safety and humility, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.

The committee’s members are from the City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Community Services, Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, Downtown Chilliwack Community Market Society, Fraser Health,  Ministry of Child and Family Development, and Stó:lō Service Agency.

Task Teams

CHILLIWACK FOOD COUNCIL
The Chilliwack Food Council works to ensure equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and culturally appropriate access to food in Chilliwack in the short, medium and long term.

HEALTHY AGING TASK TEAM
The Healthy Aging Task Team supports older adults in Chilliwack by increasing awareness of existing services and supports, and developing solutions to identified gaps and emerging issues.

HOUSING FIRST TASK TEAM
The Housing First Task Team is a collective of front-line service providers who offer shelter spaces, low barrier housing, low-income housing, and services for individuals either experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. The team identifies challenges and supports the development of solutions in real-time to ensure full wrap-around services for these individuals.

OPENING DOORS TASK TEAM
The Opening Doors Task Team welcomes opportunities for service providers and community members to learn and share about the history of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people, and Truth and Reconciliation work. This builds a community of belonging, positive relationships and partnerships, and increases engagement with all communities in a culturally safe way.

POVERTY REDUCTION TASK TEAM
The Poverty Reduction Task Team engages in strategies to address poverty in Chilliwack through data collection and the promotion of poverty reduction programs in the community. Their goals include leading in the development of a multi-sectoral community-based plan, and supporting the implementation of local strategic initiatives to reduce poverty.

SEXUALITY AND GENDER EQUITY COLLABORATIVE
The SAGE Community Collaborative creates and promotes education and awareness opportunities for service providers, to ensure that individuals of all sexualities and genders are served equitably.

Short-term Working Groups

Immediate concerns identified during the 2023 Strategic Action Plan engagement sessions resulted in two short-term working groups.

STRENGTHENING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
The Strengthening Services and Supports Working Group works with partner agencies and individuals with lived experience to identify and address gaps and issues in service navigation.

SUBSTANCE USE CONTINUUM OF CARE
The Substance Use Continuum of Care Working Group focuses on the local requirements and needs of individuals experiencing substance use challenges and/or at risk of substance poisoning. These include prevention, diversion, detox, treatment, and aftercare.

See the list of accomplishments from the Task Teams and Working Groups.