MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN & GIRLS HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
MMIWG HSS is a national program administered in BC through Health Benefits. Counselling is 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.
WHAT IS PROVIDED
This program covers up to 20 one-hour counselling sessions over a 12-month period, in addition to the initial assessment. Should the counsellor and client identify the need for additional counselling, a new Prior Approval Form can be submitted for additional sessions.
FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED
In BC, counselling for those most affected by MMIWG is not limited by Indigenous Status. This program is here for survivors, family members, and other individual affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.