Indigenous Resources

AMI-Québec strives to be a culturally and physically safe place for Indigenous people. We commit to unlearning colonial attitudes and approaches, and we invite others to do the same. We aim to work alongside Indigenous organizations to become better informed and conscious of the needs and aspirations of all Indigenous people — in particular, those living in Montreal known as Tiohtià:ke by the Kanien’kehà:ka, the custodians of this unceded territory.

Please see below for a list of organizations that have mental health resources specifically for Indigenous people.

WEBSITEORGANIZATIONPHONEDESCRIPTIONLOCATION
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help LineFirst Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line1-855-242-3310Immediate, culturally competent, telephone and online chat crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit 24/7 [E/F; Cree, Ojibway, Inuktut upon request]Canada
First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec (FNISPAQ)First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec (FNISPAQ)514-933-6066
1-888-933-6066
Resources, prevention, education, yearly conference for Aboriginal people [E/F/Other]Quebec; NL
Indian Residential Schools Crisis LineIndian Residential Schools Crisis Line1-866-925-4419Phone line for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience, available 24/7 [Available in multiple languages]Canada
Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:keIndigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke514-482-8557Provide culturally appropriate and effective health services to Indigenous people. Services include mental heath, addiction, social, and traditional health services [E/F]Montreal
Montreal Indigenous Community NetworkMontreal Indigenous Community Network438-992-4589Provides access to psychological support services to front-line workers from Indigenous and Indigenous-serving organizations in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal [E/F]Montreal
Native Friendship Centre of MontrealNative Friendship Centre of Montreal514-499-1854Promote, develop, and enhance the quality of life in the Urban Indigenous community of Montreal [E/F/Inuktitut]Montreal
The Native Women's Shelter of MontrealThe Native Women's Shelter of Montreal514-933-4688Offer support and frontline services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis (Indigenous) women and children [E/F]Montreal
Native MontrealNative Montreal514-331-6587Support the holistic health, cultural strength, and success of Indigenous families and individuals living in the greater Montreal area [E/F]Montreal
Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research (NAMHR)Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research (NAMHR)antonella.clerici@mail.mcgill.caCanadian mental health programs database for Aboriginal peoples of Canada. [E/F]Montreal
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help LineNunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line867-979-3333
1-800-265-3333
Anonymous and confidential helpline for Northerners in crisis; resource list by Northern community[E/F/Inuktitut]Northern Canada
Thunderbird Partnership FoundationThunderbird Partnership Foundation1-866-763-4714Resources, education, workshops for First Nation professionals and caregivers [mostly E]Canada