Safe Needle Disposal
Provides needle disposal information, resources and awareness for the Island Health region, as well as the steps to safely dispose of needles. Sealed containers can be dropped off at a community drop box, participating pharmacy, or local public health unit.
First Nations Health Authority Mental Health Benefit
Coverage for mental health services including counselling, psychology and social workers for all First Nations in B.C.
MCFD Social Worker Line
Call a social worker if you think a child or youth under 19 years is being abused or neglected.
First Nations Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Supporting Mental Wellness and Substance Use Supports for BC First Nations.
Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Find services for treatment and support for those impacted by mental health and substance use issues. Bed based treatment. Beds, bed.
Indigenous Mental Health & Substance Use (Government of Canada)
Find programs and services that support mental health in Indigenous communities, access substance use treatment centres, learn about suicide prevention.
Qmunity
Find wellness resources and services for queer, trans, Two-Spirit people of all ages.
Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness
Offers in-hospital and community support to help Indigenous people and their families with accessing culturally appropriate mental health services. Patient navigators work directly with mental health workers to help patients understand and navigate the health care system, as well as provide assessment, counselling, and referrals to community services.
Indigenous Health
Supports the Northern Health Authority in its commitment to build a health system that honours diversity and provides culturally safe services.
Online resources include publications, webinars, and local cultural resources, as well as an interactive map to find locations and contact information for Indigenous communities and health centres, friendship centres, Métis associations and Aboriginal liaisons in Northern BC.