Indigenous Services Canada is supporting the creation of broader awareness of expanded mental health crisis help line services for First Nation individuals in the Atlantic region during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Eskasoni First Nation’s Crisis Line provides toll free telephone and online crisis support and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is accessible to all Nova Scotia First Nations and other First Nations in the Atlantic region. It services are provided in both Mi’kmaq and English.

Toll Free: 1-855-379-2099
902-379-2099

Website: www.facebook.com/eskasoni.worker/

The Elsipogtog First Nation’s Crisis Line is available to all New Brunswick First Nations and other First Nations in the Atlantic region. It provides toll free telephone and online crisis support 7 days a week, as follows: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 11:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 4:00pm – 11:00pm.

Toll Free: 1-855-523-8260

506-523-8260

Website: www.facebook.com/elsipogtog.crisiscenter (also via Facebook Messenger)

The Hope for Wellness Help Line is available to Indigenous Peoples of Canada to access immediate, culturally safe telephone and chat crisis intervention support. The Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English, French, and upon request, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

Toll Free: 1-855-242-3310

Website: www.hopeforwellness.ca (for online chat option)