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About NECHC

We offer a caring environment where people are treated with respect and dignity where there is equitable access to services.

The North End Community Health Centre (NECHC) has been a pillar of accessible healthcare for more than half a century. It was initially established in Halifax’s North End through the pioneering efforts of three visionary women who successfully engaged a team of physicians from Dalhousie Medical School to create the area’s first primary health clinic. Today, the NECHC has expanded its reach beyond Gottingen St, serving the broader HRM community through various satellite locations, supportive housing properties, and the mobile outreach.
As a non-profit organization, NECHC is generously supported through various grants and charitable donations. We are proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and the Nova Scotia Health Authority to ensure everyone in our community has access to quality health services.

Our Mission

We support health and well-being in our community through quality primary health care, education and advocacy in an environment in which people are treated with respect and dignity and there is equitable access to services and programs.

 

Our Vision

 
Strong community 
Healthy people

Our Values

Respect
Respect
Community
Community
Compassion
Compassion
Excellence
Excellence
Innovation
Innovation

Leadership Team

Marie-France LeBlanc, President and CEO mleblanc@nechc.com

Jennifer Robichaud, Director of Human Resources jrobichaud@nechc.com

Heather Hayman, NP, Director of Primary Care hhayman@nechc.com

Jonathan Zinck, CPA, CA Director of Finance and Operations jzinck@nechc.com

EJ Davis, Director of Supported Housing ejdavis@nechc.com

Lana MacLean, MSW, RSW Director of Community and Mental Health lmaclean@nechc.com

The NECHC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of members of the community, who bring professional skills, knowledge and expertise to guide the organization. They oversee our strategic direction and financial management.

2022/23 Board of Directors

Fred MacGillivray, Chair
Michael Sherwood
Ken Power
Lysa McGrath
Jacob MacIsaac
Michael Haddad
Patrick Ladouceur

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As a non-profit organization, we rely on our passionate team and the generosity of individuals, corporate donations, and grants.