B.C. Wildfires | Mental Health & Wellness Resources

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Métis Crisis line:  1-833-638-4722MNBC Métis Counseling Connection: [email protected]

• Provides Métis people with up to 10 counselling sessions with counsellors, psychologists or psychiatrists registered through the BC Psychological Association|College of Psychologists of BC, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, or BC Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Wellness support for evacuees- EmergencyInfo BC Line: Phone: 1 888 686-3022

FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELP LINE: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/suicide-prevention-resources/first-nation-metis-and-inuit/  or 1-855-242-3310 Toll-free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness Support

NATIONAL INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL CRISIS LINE: You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-Hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-441

KIDS HELP PHONE: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ or Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.

WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA: https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA  or Call 1-866-585-0445 (Adults) or 1-888-668-6810 (Youth) or text the word WELLNESS to the following numbers for immediate assistance: 686868 for youth, 741741 for adults; Front Line Workers, text the word FRONTLINE to 741741

CRISIS RESOURCES FOR EACH REGION FROM CRISIS RESOURCES CANADA :  https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/

An informative video: FNHA Wildfire Message – Dr. Nel Wieman: FNHA Wildfire Message – Dr. Nel Wieman – YouTube

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