Mental and Spiritual Health

Aboriginal Mental Health: What Works Best (PDF)

Represents the discussions of the working group involved based on their viewpoints and the current literature available in the area of Aboriginal Mental Heath.

Source: Mental Health Evaluation and Community Consultation Unit

Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society

Provides safe and suitable housing for homeless Aboriginal men while helping them break the cycle of substance abuse and alcohol.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

Assists First Peoples in British Columbia to recognize and be holistically empowered from the primary and generational effects of residential schools by supporting research, promoting awareness, establishing partnerships and advocating for justice and healing.

Mental Health

Through the CSFS Mental Health Wellness Program, professionally trained therapists provide a wide range of culturally competent mental health services.

Source: Carrier Sekani Family Services

Mental Health

Source: H’ulh-etun Health Society

Mental Health Profiles for a Sample of British Columbia's Aboriginal Survivors of the Canadian Residential School System (PDF)

The purpose of this research is to examine the abuse, mental health and health profiles in a sample of 127 Aboriginal survivors of the residential school system.

Source: Aboriginal Healing Foundation

Namgis Treatment Centre

The Centre attempts to meet the needs of people with a desire to be treated for alcohol and drug addiction in a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Native Mental Health Association of Canada

The NMHAC builds on knowledge, history, legacy, aspirations and the spirit of First Nations, Inuit and Métis to foster and promote wellness and whole health of all peoples.

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