Inuit – Patient Resources
The resources outlined below are available to Inuit peoples. For further hands-on support, patients can self-refer & practitioners can refer patients to one of Kootenay Boundary’s Aboriginal Health Coordinators, referral form >
Virtual Doctor of the Day - First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Visit fnha.ca/what-we-do/ehealth/virtual-doctor-of-the-day > to learn more.
Have a question or need an appointment? Phone (toll-free, 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm): 1-855-344-3800
This service is available for all self-identifying Aboriginal peoples including Métis, Inuit and non-status as well as their family (regardless if family member is aboriginal or not) who do not have a family Doctor. Doctors are on call seven days a week to provide medical advice, prescriptions and referrals.
Health Benefits & Coverage - FNHA
Explore the FHNA Benefits Guide at fhna.ca >> | Reach out to FHNA benefits at 1-855-550-5454
THESE QUICK GUIDES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE COINS ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM:
📍General Information on all available FNHA Benefits
For First Nation Status holders in BC. A listing of all available benefits.
📍Vision Benefits
For First Nation Status holders in BC for vision care.
📍Dental Benefits
For First Nation Status holders in BC for oral health care.
📍Prescriptions
For First Nation Status holders in BC for prescriptions.
📍Mental Health
For First Nation Status holders in BC for private counselling funding.
📍Medical Transportation
For First Nation Status holders in BC for help for travel to medical appointments outside your community of residence.
📍Treatment Centres
For First Nation Status holders in BC for support to attend treatment centres for substance abuse issues.
Psychiatry & Substance Use Service - FNHA
Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service – First Nations Health Authority
Healthcare Providers: For assistance or to make a referral, please call 1-833-456-7655
Doulas for Aboriginal Families - Grant Program
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Coverage of up to $1200 per calendar year to pay for doula support pre or ante natal. Call: 1-250-940-6403
Aboriginal Health Coordinators - Circle of Indigenous Nations (COINS)
Aboriginal Community Health and Wellness Program
Helps people with navigating and connecting to health and cultural resources.
Learn more at coinations.net/programs/aboriginal-health-coordinators >
GET IN TOUCH:
West Kootenay:
healthcoordinatorwk@coinations.net
Boundary:
healthcoordinatorgf@coinations.net
Mental Health & Wellness Programs - COINS
COINS Healing Our Spirits Program
Learn more here > or by visiting coinations.net >
COINS Wellbriety Program
Indigenous ’12 Step’ program
Learn more here >
Aboriginal Early Years Supports - COINS
Aboriginal Infant Development Program and Supported Child Development
Learn more at coninations.net >
Cultural Connection - COINS
Explore COINS programs, events, news at coinations.net >
Aboriginal Family Connection Program & Traditional Parenting
Aboriginal family gathering for families with children 6 and under (and other family members). Cultural crafts and a meal included. Free of charge.
Learn more at coinations.net/programs/aboriginal-family-connections >
Aboriginal Family Supports - COINS
Aboriginal Family Services Development Program
Provides services to Aboriginal families who may be experiencing family issues that require a support person to assist with referrals, support, and cultural information. Priority given to those families involved with MCFD.
Learn more at coinations.net/programs/aboriginal-family-support >
Training & Development Support & Funding
Okanagan Training and Development Counsel
Funding specifically for training that leads to employment. Funding is available for one year maximum. Available to all Indigenous people living in the KB region.
Legal Supports & Programs
Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre
Provides no-cost criminal or family law services to Indigenous clients living in under-served areas of the province where access to legal advice or representation is difficult or non-existent
Learn more here or by visiting bcfnjc.com/services/virtual-indigenous-justice-centre >
Virtual Legal Clinic
If you have experienced discrimination in your employment, tenancy or access to a service in BC or if you need legal info about a matter involving the BC Human Rights Code – Contact: 778-980-5492, email: bbrown@clasbc.ne
Class Action Sixties Scoop Settlement
While no longer accepting new applications, those who are in process or being assessed can get more info here sixtiesscoopsettlement.info >
Find a missing link? Let us know! Reach out to: info@kbculturalsafety.org
This resource has been developed by the KB Cultural Safety Working Group, with the support of Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice, Kootenay Boundary Aboriginal Services Collaborative, & Circle of Indigenous Nations Society.