Indigenous Health Resources

Here you will find health resources to support Indigenous peoples and communities in B.C.

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Substance Use

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Supports and services for substance use

 

Have questions? Need Help? We're here for you.


Available to First Nations (status and non-status), Inuit, and Métis

United Way Alcohol & drug information and referral service

Education and prevention resources, support groups, and counselling and treatment services.

1-800-663-1441  |  Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382

 

HealthLink BC

Call 2-1-1 for reliable non-emergency health information and advice in BC.

 

Wellness programs and harm reduction resources

http://www.HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca

 

Opioid treatment: 1-833-804-8111

 

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

http://www.bcmhsus.ca

 

Crisis line: 310-6789

 

KUU-US (Indigenous) 24/7 crisis lines

Toll free: 1-800-588-8717

Youth line: 250-723-2040

Adult and elder line: 250-723-4050

 

Suicide crisis helpline: Call 9-8-8

 

Mental health line: Call 3-1-0

 

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Text: 686868

 

Available to First Nations living in BC

First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
1-855-344-3800

 

FNHA-approved treatment centres

http://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/treatment-centres

 

Application to FNHA-approved treatment centres

http://www.fnha.ca/Documents/Treatment-Centre-Adult-Referral-Application-Package.pdf

 

Available to all Métis living in BC

Métis Nation BC

Mental health and harm reduction

https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/ministries/mental-health-harm-reduction

 

24/7 crisis line

1-833-Metis-BC  (1-833-638-4722)

Poster series: Humility, Respect, Connection and Love

Measles

​​​Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Hospitalizations, other severe outcomes, and death can result from a measles infection. Part1_WhatisMeasles_FINAL-Colour.jpg​​

Extreme heat

As our climate changes, heat events are becoming more common and more severe. High temperatures can be dangerous to our health. Here are some ways to prepare and keep you and your loved ones safe. 

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Let's talk about sex

This series of resources provides answers to common questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 

Let's talk about sex series

​​​​General STI information​

STI Testing

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Syphilis

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Pathways to healing from stress and loss

First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples continue to navigate the historic and ongoing experiences of colonization and racism, and face unique challenges when it comes to their personal health. 
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​This resources aims to help individuals find ways to improve their mental health and well-being. It is acknowledged that communities also need improved services and policies to address complex Indigenous health issues.

Learn more about pathways to healing:

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Drug and poison information

B.C. has a 24-hour telephone support line for adults and children who have been exposed to drugs or poisons. The lines are staffed with nurses and pharmacists who can help you, your family, and your friends deal with all sorts of emergencies.

Get help at 1-800-567-8911
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Respiratory illness

Feeling sick with cold, flu or COVID-19?

During respiratory virus season, and throughout the year, people are getting sick with cold, the flu, or COVID-19. Here are some tips to help stop the spread. For more information on COVID-19, check out the Indigenous Community Resources page. 

If you're not feeling well, stay home until you feel better, wear a mask when with others, clean hands , cough into your elbow  

Learn more about respiratory illness:

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Contributors to Indigenous Health Resources

The images and resources available to Indigenous peoples and communities in B.C. were developed as part of a partnership in consultation with the First Nations Health Authority, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Nation British Columbia, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff of the BC Centre for Disease Control. 

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