Developed by: The helpline is operated by Donna Cona, an Indigenous organization, and funded by the Government of Canada. 

Summary: The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut. 

Developed by: The Aboriginal Children’s Hurt and Healing  (ACHH) Initiative – a broad partnership, consisting of Indigenous community leaders, clinicians, Elders, youth, researchers from Dalhousie University, IWK Health and many more. 

Summary: Indigenous children and families are often misunderstood and mistreated by health care professionals – an issue at the heart of the ACHH Initiative. The ACHH Initiative is working with communities and clinicians to bridge the gap in our understanding of Indigenous children’s pain and hurt. Through research and strong community and clinician partnerships we are working to bridge the gap in our understanding of Indigenous children’s pain and hurt and ultimately, improve healthcare experiences.