Overview
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) first launched the Métis Counselling Connection (MCC) program on February 17th, 2021. The MCC program provides financial assistance to MNBC Citizens to access counselling and clinical services. The goal of the program is to increase Métis Citizens’ mental health and wellness. Services are available to individuals, couples, and families. MNBC works with your service provider to arrange direct billing. MNBC Citizens will not be expected to pay out of pocket.
| Accepted Services |
|---|
| Counselling (individual, couples, group, and family) |
| Assessments/Testing (psychological and psychiatric) |
| Substance Use Treatment |
MCC Program Cost Coverage | Coverage Amount (max $2000) |
|---|---|
| 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
| Registered Service Provider Eligibility |
|---|
| Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA): Provincial & National - Canadian |
| 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) |
| Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) |
| Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) |
| *Service providers or services not included in this list may be considered. |
| 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. |
Read to apply? Please complete our application form:
Additional Resources
- For any questions about the MCC program contact mccprogram@mnbc.ca. Subject line: MCC Program FAQs.
- There are certain services outside the scope of the MCC program and MNBC's Regional Mental Wellness Coordinators (RMWCs) can work to support you in finding other internal or external services and programs:
To get in touch with a RMWC, please complete this form or contact them 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.