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Indigenous patients and their family members have access to services where providers are trained in cultural safety and trauma informed practices. Health Liaisons, supports and crisis lines are available to counsel you through mental health and substance use needs. For additional supports please contact your family physician.
Provides crisis services for Indigenous people across BC.
Adults/Elders call 250.723.4050
Youth call 250.723.2040
Toll Free 1.800.588.8717
Connect First Nations, Métis and Inuit patients and family members, health providers and other services providers to make sure Indigenous patients receive culturally safe, appropriate, and timely care.
Call 1.866.766.6960
Virtual specialist support in addictions medicine and psychiatry.
Referral from a health and wellness provider. This can be the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day.
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Immediate crisis intervention, depression and anxiety, financial issues, bullying and peer pressure support.
Call 1.833.638.4722
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
24/7 support for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.
Call 1.866.925.4419
24/7 chat and phone line and counselling support to all Indigenous people.
Call 1.855.242.3310
Chat online
The FNHA and other organizations provide culturally safe and trauma-informed cultural, emotional, and mental health services to Indigenous people in BC.