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.
| WEBSITE | ORGANIZATION | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line | First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line | 1-855-242-3310 | Immediate, 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 Line | Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line | 1-866-925-4419 | Phone 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:ke | Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke | 514-482-8557 | Provide 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 Network | Montreal Indigenous Community Network | 438-992-4589 | Provides 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 Montreal | Native Friendship Centre of Montreal | 514-499-1854 | Promote, develop, and enhance the quality of life in the Urban Indigenous community of Montreal [E/F/Inuktitut] | Montreal |
| The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal | The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal | 514-933-4688 | Offer support and frontline services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis (Indigenous) women and children [E/F] | Montreal |
| Native Montreal | Native Montreal | 514-331-6587 | Support 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.ca | Canadian mental health programs database for Aboriginal peoples of Canada. [E/F] | Montreal |
| Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line | Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line | 867-979-3333 1-800-265-3333 | Anonymous and confidential helpline for Northerners in crisis; resource list by Northern community[E/F/Inuktitut] | Northern Canada |
| Thunderbird Partnership Foundation | Thunderbird Partnership Foundation | 1-866-763-4714 | Resources, education, workshops for First Nation professionals and caregivers [mostly E] | Canada |