Social Development

Mental health is as important as physical health. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to us. You can also look to these resources for additional support.

Local resources available in the North Island include:

• Crisis and Counseling – 250-949-8333
• Port Hardy Mental Health and Substance Use Services – 250-902-6051
• First Nations Health Authority – The First Nations Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service provides individuals with access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry.
• First Nations Health Authority – A list of Mental Health Professional in British Columbia
• Island Health – Learn about Mental Health
• Island Health – Youth and Family Substance Use Services – 250-902-6063 

Income Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia – This booklet explains the policies, rights and options surrounding income assistance for on-reserve First Nation members.

• Download the Social Assistance Monthly Renewal Declaration form here.
• Download the Children out of the Parental Home Monthly Renewal Declaration form here.

The support and shelter allowances rates of Indigenous Services Canada Income Assistance Program mirror the income assistance and disabilities assistance rates of the provincial Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction program on reserve.

Details about this program coming soon.

Supports for families are provided by our team which consists of Mental Health Counselor – Ryan Brezzi, our Youth and Family Navigator – Karen Cook and Family Cultural Connections Coordinator – Wade Charlie.

Access the Ministry of Children and Family Development website here.

This program works to provide nutritional breakfast and snacks to school age children, Monday to Friday, before going to school, and snacks to the after-school programs.

Proper nutrition enhances our childrens’ ability to learn and retain information, and to be successful as they continue to learn and grow. The program aims to meet the needs of our children first, as well as lend assistance to low-income families with children.