Support, legal, healthcare, and community resources for people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and environmental sensitivities in Northwest Territories.
Government of Northwest Territories – Health and Social Services
Oversees public healthcare including community health centres. Work with community nurses or physicians to document symptoms and request low-exposure consultation environments.
hss.gov.nt.caNWT Human Rights Commission
Administers protections under the NWT Human Rights Act, including disability protections. MCS may qualify as a disability.
nwthumanrights.caLegal Aid – Northwest Territories
Legal representation and advice for eligible residents dealing with discrimination, housing concerns, and access to justice.
justice.gov.nt.ca — Legal AidHousing NWT
Social and affordable housing initiatives. Inquire about housing options with improved indoor air quality or accommodations for chemical triggers.
nwthc.gov.nt.caNWT 211 Information Service
Free information and referral connecting residents with health, social, housing, and community supports.
nt.211.caWorkplace Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) – NWT & Nunavut
Workplace safety standards, guidance on chemical exposures, and compensation support for work-related injury or illness.
wscc.nt.ca