INDIGENOUS COUNSELLING SERVICES
AVAILABLE TO BC RESIDENTS
Counselling is a tool for individuals experiencing a difficult situation to resolve their emotional distress and enjoy greater wellness. First Nations Health Authority covers the services of qualified mental health providers, including psychologists, clinical counsellors and social workers.
INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL RESOLUTION HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM
A national program aimed at addressing mental distress and intergenerational trauma resulting from the legacy of the residential school system in Canada. Services are available for residential school survivors and family members of those students. First Nations and non-First Nations individuals are eligible for the program.
MISSING MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN & GIRLS HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
A national program available to address mental distress and trauma resulting from the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Services are available for survivors, family members, and others affected by the issue. First Nations and non-First Nations individuals are eligible for the program.
PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALING
Connect with a counsellor who specializes in intergenerational healing and resilience. Informed by Indigenous wisdoms and Western models of practice, our counsellors will work with you to find balance in all directions of your medicine wheel, the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
RESILIENCE INFORMED PRACTICE
Through education, employment, and lived experiences, our counsellors pride themselves in having deep understandings of the personal strengths and resilience that exists within each person and within community. Using a strengths based approach and recognizing the diversity that exists among Indigenous communities, our counsellors develop unique and culturally relevant treatment plans.
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
In partnership with First Nations Health Authority, our counsellors work from a resilience based approach, understand that your experience may be complex, and are dedicated to working through it with you every step of the way.

Health Benefits under First Nations Health Authority provide clients with access to counselling services from qualified mental health providers. Counselling is a tool for individuals experiencing a difficult situation to resolve their emotional distress and enjoy greater wellness. Health Benefits administers coverage for mental health counselling through hour programs:
- Mental Wellness and Counselling (MW&C)
- The Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP)
- The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Health Support Services (MMIWG HSS)
- Indian Day School Health Support Services (IDS HSS)
Each program has its own eligibility criteria. All services require prior approval from Health Benefits. Services not listed as a benefit may be covered on an exceptional basis. Clients should call Health Benefits at 1-855-550-5454 to learn more about exceptional coverage or visit https://www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health to learn more.