Yellowknife Public Library

In partnership with Yellowknife Public Health – NTHSSA
71
People reached
44
Wellness supplies accessed
21
Lifesaving naloxone kits dispensed
17
HIV self-test kits accessed to ‘know your status'
34
Sexual health items provided
0
Supplies accessed to reduce harm
“Our HealthBox plays a key role in improving equitable access to vital health supplies throughout the Northwest Territories. By delivering these essential resources directly to where they’re needed, we meet urgent healthcare demands and strengthen our communities.”
Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer
"Everyone should be able to take care of their health in a way that feels safe, private, and respectful. Our Healthbox meets people where they are and helps remove the barriers that stand in their way."
Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services Government of Northwest Territories
“The Healthbox provides easier access to trusted health information and resources to everyone in Yellowknife. This empowers citizens to ask questions, learn, and make informed choices about their well-being.”
John Mutford, Library Manager Yellowknife Public Library
LAUNCHED:
September 18, 2025
Yellowknife Public Library
2-5022 49 Street Yellowknife Northwest Territories X1A 3R8 (867) 920–5642

Our Community, Our Healthbox

Our Community, Our Healthbox

Serving Yellowknife since 1949, <span class="text-color-beige1">the Public Library offers a welcoming space at Centre Square Mall</span> with resources for learning, leisure, and community connection.

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The Yellowknife Public Library has always been more than books — it’s a safe, welcoming space for the whole community. Adding a Healthbox builds on that role by offering people easy access to resources that support health and wellbeing.

In Yellowknife, where access to services can sometimes be limited, the Healthbox helps bridge gaps. It provides free, stigma-free access to items people may not feel comfortable asking for elsewhere, making care more accessible to everyone.

Libraries are trusted places where people go to learn, explore, and connect. The Healthbox reflects the library’s commitment to meeting the community’s evolving needs. Just as it has for decades, the library continues to adapt — ensuring people in Yellowknife have the resources they need to stay healthy, safe, and connected.

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