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 
Family Information Liaison Units (FILUs):
  • phone for information on the program
  • visit website for details on the program and contact information for the Alberta Family Information Liaison Unit
Long-term health support services:
  • 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.