Indigenous Health Resources

Here you will find health resources to support Indigenous peoples and communities in B.C.

Last updated: December 18, 2024

Substance use

Supports and services for substance use

Find supports if you have question or need help

Have questions? Need Help? We're here for you.

Available to First Nations (status and non-status), Inuit, and Métis

United Way Alcohol & drug information and referral service

Education and prevention resources, support groups, and counselling and treatment services.

1-800-663-1441 | Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382

HealthLink BC

Call 2-1-1 for reliable non-emergency health information and advice in BC.

Wellness programs and harm reduction resources

http://www.HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca

Opioid treatment: 1-833-804-8111

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

http://www.bcmhsus.ca

Crisis line: 310-6789

KUU-US (Indigenous) 24/7 crisis lines

Toll free: 1-800-588-8717

Youth line: 250-723-2040

Adult and elder line: 250-723-4050

Suicide crisis helpline: Call 9-8-8

Mental health line: Call 3-1-0

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Text: 686868

Available to First Nations living in BC

First Nations Health Authority

Indigenous virtual doctor of the day
1-855-344-3800

FNHA-approved treatment centres

http://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/treatment-centres

Application to FNHA-approved treatment centres

http://www.fnha.ca/Documents/Treatment-Centre-Adult-Referral-Application-Package.pdf

Available to all Métis living in BC

Métis Nation BC

Mental health and harm reduction

https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/ministries/mental-health-harm-reduction

24/7 crisis line

1-833-Metis-BC (1-833-638-4722)Available to First Nations (status and non-status), Inuit, and Métis:

Poster series: Humility, Respect, Connection and Love

Let's talk about sex

This series of four resources provides answers to common questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Let's talk about sex series

Preparing for heat events

As our climate changes, heat events are becoming more common and more severe. High temperatures can be dangerous to our health. Here are some ways to prepare and keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Be prepared for hot weather (2 page poster)
Stay safe during extreme heat events (1 page poster)
Stay cool and safe during heat waves (colouring sheet and notepad)

Learn more about heat and health:

First Nations Health Authority: Preparing for and responding to hot weather
BCCDC: Preparing for Heat Events.

Pathways to healing from stress and loss

First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples continue to navigate the historic and ongoing experiences of colonization and racism, and face unique challenges when it comes to their personal health.

Pathways to healing from pandemic stress and loss: click image link to open PDF in colour

This resources aims to help individuals find ways to improve their mental health and well-being. It is acknowledged that communities also need improved services and policies to address complex Indigenous health issues.

Learn more about pathways to healing:

Drug and poison information

B.C. has a 24-hour telephone support line for adults and children who have been exposed to drugs or poisons. The lines are staffed with nurses and pharmacists who can help you, your family, and your friends deal with all sorts of emergencies.

Get help at 1-800-567-8911

Learn about the Drug and Poison Information Centre:

Respiratory illness

Feeling sick with cold, flu or COVID-19?

During respiratory virus season, and throughout the year, people are getting sick with cold, the flu, or COVID-19. Here are some tips to help stop the spread. For more information on COVID-19, check out the Indigenous Community Resources page.

If you're not feeling well, stay home until you feel better, wear a mask when with others, clean hands , cough into your elbow

Learn more about respiratory illness:

Mpox (monkeypox)

Learn about what monkeypox is, how it spreads, and what to do if you test positive. Last Page Mpox Fact Sheet.png

Learn more about Mpox:

Contributors to Indigenous Health Resources

The images and resources available to Indigenous peoples and communities in B.C. were developed as part of a partnership in consultation with the First Nations Health Authority, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Nation British Columbia, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff of the BC Centre for Disease Control.

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