Initiatives and support for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Government of Canada - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Description
- Service provides initiatives and long-term health support for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Service offers:
- toll-free 24/7 crisis support phone line for any persons requiring support
- longer-term aftercare services such as mental health counselling, emotional support, cultural supports and transportation are available through Indigenous Services Canada
- Family Information Liaison Units (FILUs) provide specialized services to support families of missing and murdered all missing and murdered Indigenous people, including men and boys
Key Provider: resolution health support workers (RHSWs), registered psychologists, registered social workers - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- survivors, family members and those affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and boys
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- call the toll-free national 24/7 crisis call line
- phone for information on the program
- visit website for details on the program and contact information for the Alberta Family Information Liaison Unit
- phone for information on the program
- visit website for details on the program and contact information for the Alberta office
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Wait times depend on the method of contact.
- Toll Free
- 1-888-495-6588 (Alberta long-term health support services)
- Telephone
- 780-644-5187 (Alberta Family Information Liaison Unit)
- Toll Free
- 1-844-413-6649 (National toll-free 24/7 crisis call line)
- Web Site
- https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/cj-jp/fund-fond/mmiw-fada/index.html
- Languages
- Cree; English; French; Inuktitut/Inuvialuktan; Ojibway
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- August 21, 2024
- Location
- Calgary
- Hours of Operation
Program hours vary, contact organization for more information.