First Nations and Inuit Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Mental Health Counselling Benefits
Provided by: Government of Canada - Health Canada
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Service Description
Provides coverage of mental health counselling for eligible First Nations and Inuit people in Canada.
Program covers mental health counselling to provide support for an immediate mental health need. This is part of federal mental wellness programs for First Nations and Inuit. These programs are linked to services provided by communities, provinces and territories.
The program provides coverage for an initial assessment, followed by up to 20 counselling sessions. For more information on specific benefit policies and requirements, refer to the Guide to Mental Health Counselling Services.
If you’re experiencing emotional distress and want to talk, call the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310. It’s toll-free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat is also available at hopeforwellness.ca.
Counselling, as well as cultural and emotional support, is also available through the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program for eligible former students and their families.
Eligibility
Provides eligible clients with coverage for benefits not otherwise available under federal, provincial, territorial or private health insurance.
An eligible client must be a resident of Canada and any of the following:
-a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a status Indian);
-an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization; or
-a child less than 18 months old whose parent is a registered First Nations person or a recognized Inuk.
Application Process
Fees
Toll-Free: 1-866-885-3933 Extension 4
Service Website
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576441552462/1576441618847
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
French, English
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Mailing Address
Address Locator 0900C2
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
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Location Info
Fax: 613-941-5366
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
Service Canada
Toll-Free: 1-866-225-0709
Business Line: 613-957-2991
Website
www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
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