INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RESOURCES
Eskasoni Mental Health Services
Eskasoni Mental Health and Social Work Service (EMH&SWS) provides a wide range of services to the Mi’kmaq people of Eskasoni, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Since 1991, the not-for-profit organization has continued to evolve and grow with help of the community and a variety of funding sources. EMH & SWS is a safe, confidential, place where community members can come to address the wide variety of issues confronting them.
General Inquiries: 902-379-2910
24-Hour Crisis and Support Line: 902-379-2099
Fax: 902-379-2905
Toll Free: 1-855-379-2099 (24-hour crisis and support line)
Jane Paul Indigenous Women's Resource Centre
The Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization providing a variety of supports and services to Indigenous women who found themselves living in Sydney, off-reserve and away from community resources, many of whom found themselves in high-risk situations experiencing violence, homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental health struggles, involvement with different agencies, disruption of family life, and/or experiencing involvement with the criminal justice system.
Phone: 902-539-5890
Email: janepaulcentre@outlook.com
CBU On-Campus Resources
Stephen Augustine - Associate Vice President, Indigenous Affairs and Unama'ki College
Unama'ki College - Indigenous Student Support
There are several support services for Indigenous students at Cape Breton University that lead to academic success. For more information on support services for Indigenous students, contact:
Megan Gills, Enrolment Services Professional
Unama’ki College, Cape Breton University
megan_gillis@cbu.ca
902 578 0775
Mi’kmaq Resource Centre
The Mi’kmaq Resource Centre collects material on Mi’kmaw and Indigenous history, language, and culture. If you would like to contribute documents, or have material we might use, please contact us. We also welcome email inquiries on our holdings.
Elizabeth Butts, Secretary
Unama’ki College, Cape Breton University
elizabeth_butts@cbu.ca
902 563 1807
Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre
The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre is located in the Canada Games Complex and offers confidential health services to registered students, staff and faculty. The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre is a collaborative health care centre with nurses (including a mental health nurse), physicians and counsellors on site.
To make an inquiry or appointment: call 902-563-1359 or email healthservices@cbu.ca
Crisis Line
Mi’kmaq Crisis Line 1-855-379-2099
The Mi'kmaq Crisis Line available to Mi'kmaq communities 24/7.
Hope of Wellness Helpline 1-855-242-3310
Experienced and Culturally Competent Counsellors available to all Indigenous People in Canada.
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program 1-866-925-4419
The Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program provides mental health, emotional and cultural support services to eligible former Indian Residential School students and their families. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling 24-Hour National Crisis Line.
Family, Friends, and Communities Impacted by MMIWG 1-844-413-6649
For immediate mental and emotional wellness support, the MMIWG National Inquiry's toll-free support phone line is available 24/7.
Kid’s Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Kid's Help Phone provides anonymous and non-judgmental support to youth and teens and can reached 24/7.