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Connecting and supporting First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples with mental health and wellness 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.

 Community  Phone number
 Surrey region    778-288-6043
 Maple Ridge/Coquitlam area  604-652-4610
 Abbotsford/Mission area  604-814-5601
 Chilliwack  604-702-4860  extension: 614894
 Hope/Agassiz  604-860-3114
 

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

KUU-US Crisis Response Services Line: 1-800-KUU-US17 (1-800-588-8717).

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

Métis Crisis Line1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722)

  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

  • Support to former Indian Residential School students and their families
  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Tsow Tun Le Lum: 1-888-403-3123

  • Outreach services such as counselling and cultural support
  • Phone, video or other means

Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

  • Experienced and culturally competent counsellors
  • Telephone and online chat
  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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