Indigenous Mental Health Liaisons

Indigenous mental health case manager and Indigenous mental health liaison services

Indigenous Mental Health Liaisons can provide assessment, referral, counselling support services and mental health education to clients and families, as well as connecting clients with other mental health programs and services in hospital and community.

Indigenous Mental Health Liaisons provide invaluable support and services to Fraser Health’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients and family members. From supporting and advocating for clients, to assisting and educating health professionals in caring for Indigenous clients, to helping patients understand and navigate the health care system - we are here to ensure Indigenous patients receive culturally safe, appropriate, and timely care whether in hospital or community.

Indigenous Mental Health Liaisons can be reached through community mental health offices as listed below or through the Indigenous Health Liaison line (toll free) at 1-866-766-6960, available Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays.

Urgent mental health support

If you have an urgent matter you need support with, contact:

Kuu-us Crisis Response Services Line at 1-800-KUU-US17 (588-8717)

• Culturally sensitive help
• Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• First Nations helping First Nations

Métis Crisis Line B.C. toll free: 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722)

• A place where you can talk, trust and feel safe.

First Nations Health Authority

For assistance with First Nations Health Benefits, patient travel and advocacy contact 1-855-550-5454 or HealthBenefits@fnha.ca