First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline, Mental Health Helpline and On-line Chat Counselling Services

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First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline

Site: Telephone and On-line Chat Services

Service: Mental Health Helpline and On-line Chat Counselling Services

Record #: IMP0326

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-855-242-3310, Toll Free 24 hours
Website	www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Site Information

Located In Community	Ontario
Address & Map	Ontario, ON Canada
Mailing Address	c/o Health Canada Address Locator 0900C2 Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0K9
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Operates a mental health telephone helpline for Indigenous people Provides on-line chat counselling Provides immediate, culturally relevant mental health counselling and crisis intervention Refers callers to additional supports if needed
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility	Indigenous people with mental health concerns
Application	No application process Call for assistance
Languages	Cree - telephone only; English - telephone and chat; French - telephone and chat; Inuktitut - telephone only; Ojibway - telephone only
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addiction ; Suicide Prevention & Support
Youth Sub-Categories	Crisis / Hot Lines ; Distress Lines Including Chat & Text ; Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text
Service Categories	Mental Health Crisis Lines ~ Indigenous Communities ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Indigenous Communities

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