BC First Nations Regional Health Support Workers

Health Canada offers mental health support services to former Indian Residential School survivors and their families. These services include First Nation Regional Health Support Workers (RHSWs). These workers are First Nations individuals that are able to attend court proceedings, as well as, provide support to former students and their families. These services can be accessed through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society and Tsow Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Link
Suite 911 - 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Phone: 604-925-4464 Fax: 604-925-0020
Toll Free: 1-800-721-0066
24 Hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

Tsow Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre Link
PO Box 370 - 699 Capilano Road
Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
Phone: 250-390-3123 Fax: 250-390-3119

Toll Free Contact Numbers: Indian Residential School Settlement

Residential School Settlemment: 1-866-879-4913

Service Canada - Common Experience Payment: 1-800-622-6232

Service Canada: 1-866-699-1742

Indian Residential School Survivors Soc./IRSSS: 1-800-721-0066

IRSSS 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

National Contact / Assembly of First Nations: 1-866-869-6789

Professional Counselling (BC): 1-877-477-0775
Non-Insured Health Benefits: 1-800-317-7878

Links to Supports for Former Students of Indian Residential School

Residential School Settlement Link

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Link

Tsow Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre Link

Health Support Services Link

Mental Health Support program Link

Related Resources, Reports and Publications Link

Health Care Services - Reports and Publications Link

Contact the Indian Residential Schools Regional Offices Link

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