| Contact | aboriginalcounseling.com |
| Information | Offers no-cost mental health education programs for Indigenous individuals in Alberta. |
| Service area | Alberta |
| Resource types | Online service, in-person service |
| Support type | Counselling |
| Target demographic | Indigenous population |
| Serves children (0–12) | Yes |
| Serves youth (13–17) | Yes |
| Serves adults (18+) | Yes |
| Serves families | Yes |
| Language spoken | English 🍁 |
Resources: Indigenous population
Help is within reach. Use this directory to connect with mental health supports
About this directory of supports
Navigating mental health support can be challenging during emergency situations, such as Canada’s ongoing wildfires. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify that journey by providing a curated list of evidence-informed and free mental health and well-being resources available across Canada to all communities.
Whether you or your family members are in need of immediate assistance through crisis support, seeking ongoing wellness supports, requiring tools to help navigate further resources, or looking for counselling services, this resource list is designed to help you find the right support to maintain and enhance your mental well-being before, during, and after an emergency.
Although the majority of these resources are tailored to meet the needs of the broader community in Canada (adults, youth, children, and families), a smaller subset of these resources are tailored to specific occupational groups — including public safety personnel (PSP), health care providers (HCP), military members and Veterans — as well as to equity-deserving groups like Indigenous populations, BIPOC communities, and LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals.
Please select the resource that is best tailored to your own needs.
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Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta
Offers no-cost mental health education programs for Indigenous individuals in Alberta
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CASA: Indigenous Mental Health Services
Provides mental health services and education to children, youth, and families living or connected to the Alexander, Alexis Nakoda Sioux, Enoch Cree, and Paul First Nations
Contact casamentalhealth.org/casa-programs/indigenous-mental-health-services Information Provides mental health services and education to children, youth, and families living or connected to the Alexander, Alexis Nakoda Sioux, Enoch Cree, and Paul First Nations. Service area Alberta Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Eskasoni Crisis Line
24/7 Crisis support for members of Mi’kmaq communities
Contact 1 (855) 379-2099 Information 24/7 Crisis support for members of Mi'kmaq communities. Service area Nova Scotia Resource type Telephone Support type Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Eskasoni Mental Health Services
Provides in-person mental health services for Indigenous peoples of Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
Contact eskasonimentalhealth.org Information Provides in-person mental health services for Indigenous peoples of Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. Service area Nova Scotia Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
First Nations and Métis Health Services
Elders and cultural support workers are available for prayer, counselling, and trauma and crisis support and guidance
Contact saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-illnesses-services-wellness/indigenous-health/first-nations-and-metis-health-services Information A collaboration between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and First Nations and Métis people of Saskatchewan. Elders and cultural support workers are available for prayer, counselling, and trauma and crisis support and guidance. Service area Saskatchewan Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Health PEI: First Nations Mental Health Resources
Provides information on mental wellness, contact information for counselling, and other programs in PEI
Contact src.healthpei.ca/first-nations-mental-health-and-culturally-appropriate-resources Information Provides information on mental wellness, contact information for counselling, and other programs in PEI. Service area Prince Edward Island Resource type Resource hub Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Chat)
Immediate, culturally competent telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit
Contact hopeforwellness.ca Information Immediate, culturally competent telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit. (Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut chatters available upon request.) Service area National Resource type Online service Support type Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️, Cree ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ, Ojibway ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ, Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ -
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Telephone)
Immediate culturally competent, telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit. Open 24/7
Contact 1 (855) 242-3310 Information Immediate culturally competent, telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit. Open 24/7. (Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut speakers available upon request.) Service area National Resource type Telephone Support type Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️, Cree ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ, Ojibway ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ, Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ -
Ilisaqsivik: Health and Wellness Centre
Offers Inuit-led community programs and counselling services for residents of Nunavut
Contact ilisaqsivik.ca/en/our-pillars/health-and-wellness-centre/ Information Offers Inuit-led community programs and counselling services for residents of Nunavut. Service area Nunavut Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ -
Indigenous Support Line
The support line is for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Alberta. Hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday
Contact 1 (844) 944-4744 or 8-1-1 Information The support line is for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Alberta. Hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday. Service area Alberta Resource type Telephone Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation: Supports and Resources
A list of healing centres, call lines, and other resources for Indigenous individuals in Manitoba
Contact gov.mb.ca/inr/irs/resources.html Information A list of healing centres, call lines, and other resources for Indigenous individuals in Manitoba. Service area Manitoba Resource type Resource hub Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Manitoba Métis Federation Mental Health Wellness Support Line
Mental health support line providing access to Métis counsellors and resources. Available daily from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Contact 1-833-390-1041 ext. 1 Information Mental health support line providing access to Métis counsellors and resources. Available daily from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Service area Manitoba Resource type Telephone Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Métis Crisis Line
Free, 24-hour phone support for Métis people experiencing challenges like anxiety, grief and loss, abuse, and bullying
Contact 1 (833) 638-4722 Information Free, 24-hour phone support for Métis people experiencing challenges like anxiety, grief and loss, abuse, and bullying. Service area British Columbia Resource type Telephone Support type Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Métis Nation of Ontario Crisis Line
24-hour mental health and addictions crisis line
Contact 1 (877) 767-7572 Information 24-hour mental health and addictions crisis line. Service area Ontario Resource type Telephone Support types Crisis support, addiction support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
Provides culturally safe and competent mental health information for Canada’s diverse population
Contact multiculturalmentalhealth.ca Information Provides culturally safe and competent mental health information for Canada’s diverse population. Service area National Resource type Resource hub Support type Wellness support Target demographics Indigenous population, black population, people of Colour (BIPOC) Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families
Contact 1 (866) 925-4419 Information Provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families. Service area National Resource type Telephone Support type Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Mental Wellness Team
Offers counselling, workshops, and other in-person programs
Contact unsm.org/dept/mental-wellness Information Offers counselling, workshops, and other in-person programs. Service area Nova Scotia Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁