PROGRAM PAUSED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
Funding has been fully used for this year.
Interested in receiving updates when applications are open?
Due to the incredible response to this years re-opening, we have reached full capacity and are unable to accept new applications at this time.
If you would like to sign up for updates about the program, including potential future funding opportunities, please share your contact information so we can keep you informed.
If you have any other inquiries about the program (i.e., service provider eligibility, billing set up, support for current participants, etc.), please reach out to us at mccprogram@mnbc.ca with the subject line: MCC Program FAQs.
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. |