Mental Health & Harm Reduction

Programs & Services

MNBC Has launched the first-ever Métis Mental Health and Wellness magazine. This magazine works to raise Métis voices and perspectives, and to engage in topics around mental health and wellness.
Interested in making a submission for our fourth issue of the Métis Mental Health and Wellness magazine?
More information

24/7 Métis Crisis Line

Get the support you need at any time. Call 1-833-Metis-BC (1-833-638-4722)

Resources

Provincial Resources

General Resources

Contact Info	General Services
310-6789 (No area code)	Toll free access to emotional support, information and resources for mental health.
1-800-784-2433	Suicide crisis line for those who are or know someone having thoughts of suicide.
1-800-663-1441	Alcohol and Drug information and referral service. Will connect you to open and available services and resources for alcohol and substance use supports.
1-800-563-0808	VictimLinkBC – information, referral and crisis supports to victims of family violence, crime and more.
HeretoHelp BC	Portal for finding and accessing supports and other resources.
Dealing With Depression	Resources and self-help skills for dealing with depression

Kids and Youth

Contact Info	General Services
1-800-668-6868	Kid’s Help Phone - access to professional counsellors.
1-833-308-6379	Foundry BC - Support for Youth age 12-24. Will be open for appointments most days through the holidays. Also offering virtual services through
Online Chat	Youth in BC - online chat and phone services for Youth available from 12pm – 1am.

Please see the below pdf attachments showing harm reduction resources available by health authority. Each of these resources has been contacted and have answered questions pertaining to cultural safety, availability to Métis individuals, and the process for accessing services. Each resource listed exhibits aspects of cultural safety meaning that their workers are culturally aware and/or have completed cultural safety training. This information may be subject to change over time. We note that this list is not exhaustive and encourage you to use this resource as one piece of journey to finding the services that best suite your health and wellness. Please ensure you are reviewing the suitability of each resource to your individual needs.
Fraser Health Resources
Vancouver Coastal Health Resources
Interior Health Resources
Island Health Resources
Northern Health Resources

Additional Resources

Contact the Ministry of Mental Health

Headquarters Contact Information
Mailing Address: #380–13401 108 Ave Surrey, B.C. V3T 5T3
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PST
Toll-free: 1-800-940-1150 Phone: 604-557-5851
General Admin: health@mnbc.ca Contact a Mental Health Navigator: mentalhealthnavigation@mnbc.ca Information about the Métis Counselling Connection Program: mccprogram@mnbc.ca Contact a Miyaayaawinn (Wellness) Workers: wellnessworkers@mnbc.ca
Contact a Mental Wellness Coordinator

Vancouver Island Cayleigh Borsboom
Lower Mainland &
Powell River Melanie UnRuh
Interior Ripley Burd
Northern Renee Berschaminski
Acting Mental Health
Navigation Manager Selena Jensen
To get in touch with a Mental Health Navigator please complete this form. Alternatively, you may contact us via email at mentalhealthnavigation@mnbc.ca. Please ensure to provide your name and the region you are located in. Not sure which region you are in? Find out here.