In order to fulfill our Mission, we believe that:

• The need of the client/communities is the focus of our efforts
• Quality of healthcare and service is the primary responsibility of each member of staff
• Staff are our most important resource and are valued, respected and supported
• Community members who are healthy in mind, spirit and body will assist to build healthy communities and healthy Nations
• HHS should support each community in achieving their members’ healthcare needs
• Coast Salish traditional ways and contemporary health care practises must be available for the communities of the H’ulh-etun Health Society
• Responsible staff development is essential
• Timely, multi-directional, relevant communication is vital
• Trust is essential and is earned through the integrity of the management process
  Freedom and autonomy are essential in fostering innovation, creativity and a sense of self worth
• Personal Initiative is encouraged
• Change is anticipated, planned and managed
• Decision-making includes appropriate delegation and active participation of those affected
• Conflict can be managed constructively
• Multi-disciplinary planning is essential in the integration and co-ordination of clinical and managerial activities
• Staff at all levels effectively deploy resources
• Responsibility and individual performance by staff should be rewarded appropriately
• Health and well-being results from a balanced interrelatedness between the physical, psychological, social and spiritual spheres of existence.  Health is a living process, always in a state of becoming and there is no arrival