Who We Are
We are an alliance in the truest sense: we are made up of organizations committed to healthy living.
Overview
The BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) is a group of organizations that came together with a mission to improve the health of British Columbians through every stage of life.
Since February 2003, BCAHL has been advancing health-promoting policies, programs, services and environments that support physical and mental well-being through leadership and collaboration.
Vision
Healthy living for all British Columbians through every stage of life.
Mission
BCAHL promotes healthy living to prevent chronic disease by mobilizing leading health organizations to collaborate on health policy and programs throughout British Columbia.
Principles
BCAHL and its activities are guided by a commitment to:
Utilize a population health approach.
Address populations and geographic regions where need is high and readiness for change is evident.
Reduce inequities in health status.
Foster integration across approaches to chronic disease prevention.
Build upon existing programs, experiences and networks.
Base decisions and actions on the best available evidence.
Respect the unique strengths, experience, expertise, and various levels of participation of Alliance organizations.
Core Values
Collaborative
BCAHL is collaborative in all its work, as this forms the basis for leveraging the strengths of the members, extending abilities, and engaging diverse audiences and equity-deserving populations.
Visionary and forward-thinking
BCAHL has foresight in its planning, working towards the visions of a healthy province, and is receptive to promising and creative approaches in health promotion.
Accountable
BCAHL is reliable, dependable and accountable in its actions
Our Members
Our Members and Network
Our members include organizations working to promote health and wellness, and prevent chronic disease in BC.
Become a Member
Organizations in BC who are working to promote wellness and prevent chronic disease can join BC Alliance for Healthy Living.
info@bchealthyliving.caLatest Posts
Read about our latest activities, announcements, and other ways you can learn about healthy living on our blog.
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