More Resources for Indigenous Youth in Canada
From across Canada, here are resources specifically created for Indigenous youth, adults, men and women. Collected by, written by, and focused on the unique challenges of being Indigenous in Canada, there are help lines and a variety of resources that reflect the unique burdens - and gifts - of indigenous people.
The Nunavik Mental Health Resource Guide contains a wide range of resources specific to Nunavik, Quebec, as well as national resources. It links to helplines, chats, Facebook pages, and local Indigenous organizations.
Indigenous Services Canada has developed a video series on COVID-19 that covers topics like how to stay healthy, and how to access services and benefits.
The First Nations Health Authority has published a resource titled Drawing on Indigenous Strengths to Stay Connected and Well that guides the reader through strategies to stay connected during the pandemic.
This one's a long read, but worth the time: The First Nations Mental Wellness Framework.
Helplines
Kamatsiaqtut Help Line: 24/7 & toll free, available in English and Inuktituk. 1-800-265-3333
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. 24/7 & toll free, available in English and French. 1-855-242-3310
We Matter is an Indigenous youth-led and nationally registered organization dedicated to Indigenous youth support, hope and life promotion. They're a place to help Indigenous youth get through hard times, whether you need support yourself or want to support someone you know