Mental Health & Harm Reduction

The goal of this program is to help Métis Citizens by offering to cover the expenses of up to 10, 60-minute counselling sessions for those with financial needs, to support them in their mental wellness journey.

More information and registration

To get in touch with a Mental Wellness Coordinator, please complete this form. Alternatively, you may contact us via email at mentalwellnesscoordination@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.

To get in touch with a Youth Mental Wellness Coordinator, please complete this form. Alternatively, you may contact us via email at youthmentalwellness@mnbc.ca

You can stay connected with MNBC's Youth Mental Wellness Team through this form. 

You will receive updates on: 

• Mental Health & Wellness Initiatives
• Community Gatherings
• Mental Health & Wellness Resources
• Ways to Get Involved and Share Your Voice

Harm Reduction Coordinators
Available Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

For information about resources available in your health authority, please reach out to our Harm Reduction Coordinators at harmreduction@mnbc.ca 

Harm Reduction Family Support

The Harm Reduction Family Support Specialist Program is here to work with families and individuals to support one’s wellness journey, including developing tools, supports, and grounding in cultural teachings and wellness strategies. If this sounds like the right fit for you, connect with Vanessa Khaira at vkhaira@mnbc.ca or 604-578-0944.

Thriving Spirits is a magazine that showcases Métis community voices on mental health, harm reduction, healing, and cultural strength. Formerly titled Resilient Roots, this yearly publication explores diverse experiences related to mental wellness with poetry, personal stories, photo art, and informational pieces; offering individuals a space to share what it means to thrive, overcome challenges, and stay connected to Métis identity and teachings. At its heart, the magazine is a celebration of Métis resilience, creativity, and community.

• Thriving Spirits - Autumn 2025
• Resilient Root - Spring 2024
• Resilient Roots - Spring 2022
• Resilient Roots - Spring 2021
• Resilient Roots - Spring 2020

Interested in making a submission for our next issue?
Please email MHHRKnowledgeTranslation@mnbc.ca with a brief introduction and the subject line: “Thriving Spirits Submission”. The deadline for submission is August 31, 2026. Submissions are welcome from both MNBC Citizens and those who self-identify as Métis.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the Knowledge Translation Team.

Together in Wellness: Kinship and Healing Circle has begun as of July 2025. The purpose of this circle is to provide a safe and welcoming space for Métis voices to explore meaningful topics and themes, fostering deep healing in a nurturing virtual space, and create a network of care in Community. If this sounds like something you are interested in participating in please email harmreduction@mnbc.ca.

Métis Counselling Connection (MCC) Program: If you are looking for funding to access substance use treatment, please take a look at the MCC Program page here, or contact mccprogram@mnbc.ca

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