Support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth

Photograph by David Kilabuk.

Being Indigenous is a source of pride and strength — but it can also come with challenges that others don’t always see. Services are often hard to access, don’t reflect Indigenous ways of knowing or come with barriers like discrimination.

Here, you can explore how we’re here to support Inuit, First Nations, and Métis youth along the path as you walk towards balancing your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being.

Learn about Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone’s free, 24/7, confidential e-mental health support services offer young people across Canada a non-judgmental space to Feel Out Loud and navigate their emotions.  

 

Designed and delivered by First Nations, Inuit and Métis people under the leadership of an Indigenous Advisory Council, Kids Help Phone offers dedicated Indigenous programming to First Nations youth from coast to coast to coast.  

Tap here to learn more about KHP’s Indigenous programming.

If you’re seeking mental health support right now, you can…

Text with a volunteer crisis responder

The trained, volunteer crisis responders at KHP can help people identify copy strategies and reflect on sources of strength and community in their lives through text.

To connect with a First Nations, Inuk, or Metis crisis responder when available, message FIRSTNATIONS, METIS or INUIT to 686868 to access confidential support

Message a volunteer crisis responder online

Use a web browser on a phone or computer to access confidential support with a trained, volunteer crisis responder through online messaging.

Call a professional counsellor

The professional counsellors at KHP recognize the strengths of young people by helping them find ways to manage their challenges.
Call 1-800-668-6868 and press 3 to access confidential and anonymous support.

Counselling is also available over the phone in Plains Cree, Severn Ojibwe, Inuktitut or French with the help of trained interpreters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Explore Indigenous-focused content

Indigenous youth playing outside in the snow with a bright sun in the background.

Explore Additional Resources

Resources Around Me is a directory of programs and services and even apps on a wide range of topics. The directory is searchable by community, language, type of service and more.

 

VISIT DATABASE
Indigenous artwork featuring an eagle, bear and wolf.

Storytelling can change lives

Artwork by Kade Nolan.

Want to check out more stories (or share your own)?

Explore the Feel Out Loud Community Creator Space at Kids Help Phone.

Check out self-guided online resources

An Indigenous young person using a tablet to explore KHP’s peer-to-peer community.

Connect with Other Youth

The Peer-to-Peer Community is a community of support through an online discussion forum for and by young people. In the community, youth can anonymously share their personal experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions to connect, comfort and cheer each other on. 

VISIT THE PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNITY

Download Printable Mental Health Resources

For content in Indigenous languages, you can explore and download the PDF resources below.