The Hope for Wellness helpline offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer counselling and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or utilize the online chat at Hope for Wellness Helpline.
Experienced and culturally competent helpline counsellors can help if you wish to talk, are distressed, have strong emotional reactions, or may be triggered by painful memories. If asked, counsellors can work with you to find other wellness supports that are accessible nearby.
Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Ojibway, Cree, and Inuktitut.
A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former residential school students. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.