When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service.

9-8-8 Partners are the backbone of the service. They are located across Canada. They provide existing crisis services within their communities, as well as taking 9-8-8 calls and texts. They are here to make sure that you can connect to a responder within your local community. Other 9-8-8 partners include Hope for Wellness who offer specialized support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and Kids Help Phone, who specialize in supporting young people reaching out to 9-8-8.

9AM—5PM; 7 days/week

Harm Reduction (Women Only):
Provides sterile safer injection and safer inhalation supplies Also offer safe disposal of used equipment and additional education resources for safer use.

Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7 nights per week.

1.866.856.WARM (9276)

Primary focus on students aged 17 to 25. However, anyone who does not fit into that group will receive referrals to other services based on an assessment of their needs.

 Good2Talk counsellors will use their professional skills to talk through any challenges, including:

• mental health, 
• well-being and success
• academic-related stress and anxiety,
• relationship,
• employment 
• financial challenges
• substance use and abuse,
• panic or crisis 
• thoughts of suicide

Texting service is free and available across Canada 24-7. To start using the text service, text CONNECT to 686868

Services:

 -24/7 assistance when requested by police or emergency services.
 -Needs assessment
 -Practical assistance
 -Referrals to relevant community and government support services.
 -Support to assess eligibility and apply to the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
 -Safety Planning
 -Provision of Information
 -Enhanced Support
 -Community Support Sessions; and
 -Client Follow-up

Self-referrals are welcome by contacting our office at 705-647-0096 or 705-568-2154 during business hours.

Provide confidential crisis assistance and support for anyone who has experienced any crime or tragic circumstance, including:

•  Assault
• Break & Enter
•  Criminal Harassment/Stalking
•  Cyber Crime
•  Elder Abuse
•  Fire
•  Hate Crime
•  Homicide
•  Human Trafficking
•  Intimate Partner Violence
•  Missing Persons
•  Property Crime
• Sexual Violence
• Sudden Death/Suicide

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis 
• Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance  
• Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary  
• Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety  
• Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions 
• Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies 
• Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services  
• Provides assistance to First Response Team

Once connected services can be delivered in person, over the phone, or by video conference.

For non-urgent matters, referrals to the MHA programs, or for help navigating mental health and addictions services in your community please contact our confidential support services at:

Toll Free Number: 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7
Email: MHA@metisnation.org

Services include: Counseling, variety of group therapies, advocacy, practical assistance, access to food and clothing bank, information and referral tailored to the specific needs of the women.

Hosts a Healthy relationship workshop (offered in 4 weekly sessions) primarily designed for women in partner relationships, but suitable for any type of relationship.