Resources for Indigenous Families

Mental Health Resource List

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Resources for Indigenous Families

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If your safety is at risk, call 911 immediately.

If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else, call or text 988 for support at any time.

You can also contact Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868 or texting CONNECT to 686868.

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   Anishnawbe Health Toronto

Provides mental health counselling and traditional counselling that provides support which considers the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical needs of every individual.

☎️ 416-360-0486
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   Hope for Wellness Helpline

Provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples in English, French, Cree, Ojibway or Inuktitut upon request.

☎️ 1-855-242-3310

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   Kids Help Phone Indigenous Wellness Program

Developed by Indigenous experts to empower First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis youth with skills, tools and resources to support their well-being. The program is offered to any group of Indigenous youth from eight to 29 years old in both audio and video format.

   CAMH Aboriginal Services

Provides outpatient groups and individual counselling to Aboriginal people experiencing substance use and other mental health challenges.

☎️ Call 416-535-8501, press 2

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   Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

After Hours Help Line is available for community members who require mental health support outside our agency’s regular hours.

Monday – Friday: 5 PM-12 AM
Weekends & Holidays: 9 AM-12 AM

☎️ 416-969-8510
📞 After Hours: 416-945-0194

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   Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres

Works to support, advocate for, and build the capacity of member Friendship Centres across Ontario.

☎️ (416) 956-7575

✉️ ofifc@ofifc.org

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   Talk 4 Healing

Helpline providing support, help and resources for Indigenous women in Ontario.

☎️ Talk: 1-855-554-HEAL

📱 Text: Send a message to receive support

💬 Chat: Live chat available online

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   M茅tis Nation of Ontario

The M茅tis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offers a 24-hour Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line with culturally specific mental health and addiction support for adults, youth, and families in Ontario in both English and French.

☎️ Toll Free: 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7

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