Health Navigation Program
Indigenous program
The Health Navigator provides support and advocacy for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous community members by:
- Facilitating and coordinating access to health care services
- Addressing cultural and spiritual needs – Ability to refer to services of an Elder
- Networking with Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners to make the health journey a culturally safe experience
- Assisting in filling out forms and acquiring necessary documents (health card, hospital card, Indian status card)
- Accompanying to appointments
- Advocating for patients needs
- Making sense of the system
- Referring and connecting to other services
- Interpretation during appointments (English, French, Cree, Naskapi, and Inuktitut)
Participants may also access the following:
- Cultural Workshops and Activities
- Elder’s Support
- Listening and referrals
- Food distribution and meals
- Traditional food on occasions
- Help with transportation
These services are intended for Indigenous peoples
The INDex was created to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal in finding relevant and up-to-date information on services that were created specifically for them. Our goal is to promote cultural safety and community connectedness.
If you are an Indigenous person living, moving to or visiting Tiohtià:ke, the INDex can support you in your steps!
Need help now?
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1 855-242-3310