Indigenous Services

Healing Haven is a deeply committed Indigenous ally. The mental health experts at

Healing Haven acknowledge the pain, suffering and trauma that has occurred within

Indigenous communities due to colonization. Our practice and work are focused and

actively developing, with deep consideration to support Truth and Reconciliation and the

Calls to Action.

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for First Nations, a program through the

government of Canada provides funding for our Indigenous Services. You will qualify for

this program if you are a registered First Nation member and do not see another NIHB

Provider.

The Government of Canada runs the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program,

which provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for various health

benefits, including mental health and counselling support. Every 12 months, an eligible

client can receive up to 22 hours of counselling performed by an eligible provider on a

fee-for-service basis (such as individual or group counselling). Additional hours in the

same 12-month period may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Through this

application, Healing Haven will bill the government directly, which means you don’t need

to pay out of pocket for your sessions, making it more accessible.

An eligible client must be a resident of Canada and any of the following:

● a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred

to as a status Indian)

● an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization

● an eligible client must have a status card number

● Indian status

● recognition from your Inuit land claim organization

For some clients, a self-government, or First Nations or Inuit health authority may be

responsible for providing health benefits. An eligible client must use other available

benefit plans (if any) before using this program

No referrals are required.