Background
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) first launched the Métis Counselling Connections program (MCC) on February 17th, 2021. MCC provides financial assistance to MNBC Citizens to access counselling and clinical services. The goal of this program is to increase MNBC Citizens' mental health and wellness. Services are available to individuals, couples, and families.
| Accepted Services |
|---|
| Counselling (individual, couples, group, and family) |
| Assessments/Testing (psychological and psychiatric) |
| Substance Use Treatment |
| Registered Service Provider Eligibility |
|---|
| Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) |
| British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) |
| College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC) |
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) |
British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) |
| British Columbia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (BCAMFT) |
| Physician Referral to see a Psychiatrist through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) |
| *Service providers or services not included in this list may be considered* |
MCC Program Cost Coverage Mental Health Counselling and Clinical Support Provided | Coverage Amount |
|---|---|
| Individual/Group Counselling Sessions | $2,000 |
| Couples Counselling Sessions | $2,000 |
| Family Counselling Sessions | $2,000 |
| Psychiatry Consultation | $2,000 |
| Psychological Assessment/Testing | $2,000 |
| Psychotherapeutic Treatment | $2,000 |
Eligibility
| Applicant Eligibility |
|---|
| Must be a MNBC Citizen registered within the MNBC Central Registry and currently residing in British Columbia. |
| This program is available to all ages. |
| Priority will be given to new applicants. |
Interested in Applying?
The Métis Counselling Connections (MCC) program has received funding this year. However, due to the significant number of applications received, we cannot accept any further applications at this time. We appreciate your understanding. To sign up for program-specific notifications/updates, please provide your contact information!
NOTE:
Any new applications submitted prior to April 17th, 2024, have been added to a waitlist. We will contact you when/if funding becomes available. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee a spot on the program.