Canada. Indigenous Services Canada

Supports for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)


Description

Health support services for survivors, family members and those affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

  • mental health counselling
    • professionals such as psychologists and social workers who are registered in their province or territory and enrolled with Indigenous Services Canada work with their clients to develop a wellness plan, and provide ongoing individual or family counselling to support healing as determined with the client
  • emotional support
    • Resolution Health Support Workers (RHSWs) provide emotional support and comfort by listening, talking and providing referrals to other services
  • cultural supports
    • Elders and traditional healers provide cultural supports through local Indigenous organizations to assist clients on their healing journeys
  • transportation
    • assistance with transportation can be offered, wherever possible, when professional counselling and cultural support services are not locally available
    • assistance with transportation costs to see Elders and traditional healers away from home
Eligibility
Survivors, family members and those affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Application Process
Call for information
Documents Required
Call for information
Office
1-888-301-6426 - Supports for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
Crisis
1-844-413-6649 - Support line
Web Site
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Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
March 14, 2025
Address
10 Wellington St, Sir Charles Tupper Building, Floor 4C, Mailstop 6604C, Suite 1455
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H4
Cross street: Alexandre Taché Blvd and Montcalm St
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Accessibility
Not Applicable
Hours of Operation
No office hours
Service Area(s)
Ontario