About our services
Under the Non-Insured Health Benefits plan, individuals who are eligible (eligible First Nations and Inuit) can be provided coverage for the following services:
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Vision care
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Dental Care
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Mental Health Counselling
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Medical Supplies and Equipment
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Prescription and over the counter medications
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Medical Transportation
The individual must be resident of Canada and
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A First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act
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An Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization as outlined in Inuit client eligibility of the NIHB program.
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We suggest clients reach out directly to NIHB to confirm their eligibility and answer any questions about services/benefits. 1-888-441-4777
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For additional information https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576441552462/1576441618847
15 minutes Free Meet and Greet: An opportunity to briefly meet with your nurse counsellor, identify any specific goals of treatment and to complete all paperwork needed to have your NIHB services approved. Please note pre-approval by NIHB is necessary before starting counselling.
50 Minute Individual Therapy Session: $170 inclusive of all taxes.
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Cancellation Policy: 24 hours required on all cancelled or rescheduled appointments. No shows could be subject to $50 fee & repeat no shows could have service discontinued.
Do you have an office space for in person counselling?
Certain clinicians do offer in person counselling, please see individual bios and booking ads to review what clinician has in person or virtual options.
Currently, only Chantell works with couples, please see her booking link for availability.
Do I need to commit to weekly sessions?
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Absolutely not, some individuals will benefit from weekly counselling, some individuals will be suited to monthly sessions for more maintenance and check ins. Some contributing factors to deciding on time frames for therapy can include goals of treatment, timing abilities (i.e. how much time do you have to commit to therapy) as well as financial concerns.
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A typical session will be 50 minutes in length.
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What happens in a counselling session?
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In our first session we will highlight what your goals are, or what brought you to counselling, any necessary background information, your support systems, and pertinent healthcare information. As we progress through counselling we will explore your emotions, behaviours/actions, and thoughts that are shaping your current experiences, exploring coping skills, new thought processes, and addressing any need for problem solving. We will continue to review and revise goals as needed.
Will I always need counselling?
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Everyone is different, some people will see counsellors for a short period of their life, some will dip back into counselling when in crisis mode, and others will need the support of therapy for a much longer period of time. The client is considered to be the expert in their life – and working together the counsellor and client will care plan to create the best treatment plan with long term goals of what the client feels is most suitable for them and their needs. The client always is the ultimate decision maker on how long they opt to stay in counselling!
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Some people come to therapy to target a specific goal or problem occurring in their life, they hope to explore and analyze what the root cause might be or how to communicate their concerns with the problem itself to the people in their lives. Some people come to therapy due to symptoms of depression, grief, anxious thoughts, or stress. There might be relationships struggles, or communication breakdowns, difficulty coping with life transitions, low self worth, or healing from past traumas. Some clients needs that safe place to release their thoughts and emotions and feeling that judgement free support.
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Still have questions?
Connect with us using the Contact Us form or email us directly at info@MHNG.ca
Our team understand that services to remote locations are often very limited. In efforts to help support our clients, select team members, are available to be contracted directly by a community/band office/hamlet to offer in person services on a scheduled, decided upon basis. Telehealth & virtual appointments with clients outside of these arranged visits.
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Please email to discuss your community’s needs and how we can best support those needs.
As part of our pledge to reconciliation each team member has chosen an Indigenous initiative to donate 5% of each session to, read more about each one below.
Moon Time Sister's Initiatives
Kellyanne was inspired to support Moon Time Sister’s initiatives within True North Aid Organization,
“Moon Time Sisters is a volunteer-led organization supporting Northern menstruators by collecting and shipping menstrual products to remote communities across the country where access is limited and costs are prohibitive. Moon Time Sisters provides menstrual products to these communities completely free-of-cost…Moon Time Sisters is the only Indigenous-led period equity group in Canada.” Moon Time Sisters & True North Aid.
https://truenorthaid.ca/health-2/
Stardale Woman's Group
Brenna has chosen Stardale Women's Group as it is female led and offers different groups and mentorship to young Indigenous Women in the Calgary area.
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"Our mission is to help Indigenous young women and girls overcome systemic barriers by providing life skills, foundational learning and literacy, and advocacy for themselves, their families and their communities. We strive to provide a space where they feel comfortable to express their feelings, past experiences, traumas and hurts. We offer a friendly and caring environment that respects their individuality and freedom of thought. Your support is vital as we continue to educate and empower the girls, their families and their communities."
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Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society
Substance Abuse and Trauma Treatment Centre
Chantell has chosen Tsow-Tun Le Lum for their wrap around services they provide for addiction and trauma healing for Indigenous clients.
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Tsow-Tun Le Lum is currently raising fund for a new centre to expand their services. They currently offer onsite residential addictions treatment, second stage trauma focused healing and outreach services including counselling services for Residential School Survivors.
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