Resources for Indigenous Patrons

The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program (IPN) is a partnership between Eastern Health and First Light – St. John’s Friendship Centre. It began in 2009 to provide support and assistance or Indigenous patients and their families who travel to St. John’s for medical appointment/s. The IPN’s serve to bridge the gap between Indigenous patients and their respective health care professionals.

Learn about the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program and how to access it. Also search for important health-related resources, contact information and the Drug Benefit List.

An organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice

Health information for Indigenous residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

A residential youth and family healing centre, influenced by traditional Aboriginal values, beliefs and practices through spirituality and a reconnection to the Land.

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.

A national residential in-patient treatment program that compliments community-level activities aimed at preventing youth solvent abuse.

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

A series of actions and interventions to address the high number of deaths by suicide among Inuit.

A national framework that addresses mental wellness among First Nations in Canada.