Resources for Indigenous Patrons

First Light | Aboriginal Patient Navigators
A partnership between Eastern Health and First Light to provide support and assistance to Indigenous patients and their families who travel to St. John’s for medical appointments.

Government of Canada | Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
Information on this program and how to access it.
 

Native Youth Sexual Health Network
An organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice 

Newfoundland and Labrador | Aboriginal Health
Health information for Indigenous residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Bridge the Gapp | Jess's Place
A supportive, independent, transitional housing program for women in recovery from addiction.
 

Charles J. Andrew Youth & Family Treatment Centre
A residential youth and family healing centre, influenced by traditional Aboriginal values, beliefs and practices through spirituality and a reconnection to the Land.

Government of Canada | National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
A program devoted to helping First Nations and Inuit communities set up and operate programs aimed at reducing high levels of alcohol, drug, and solvent abuse.

Government of Canada | National Youth Solvent Abuse Program
A national residential in-patient treatment program that compliments community-level activities aimed at preventing youth solvent abuse.

Bridge the Gapp
A service that provides mental health and addictions guidance and supports in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami | National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy
 A series of actions and interventions to address the high number of deaths by suicide among Inuit.
 

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation | First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
A national framework that addresses mental wellness among First Nations in Canada.