Mental Health and Crisis
Intervention Program

First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, (FNIB) Health Canada

A Message For Mental Health Service Providers:
Health Canada, through the First Nations and Inuit Health Benefits program, will only provide payment to you for services rendered to registered Status Indians or Inuit people if a psychologist or social worker has prior approval. The first visit or initial assessment is usually covered by FNIHB but all future visits must be approved by a Psychologist employed with Health Canada. Your client may be approved for up to a maximum of 15 counselling hours based on FNIHB's Short-Term Crisis Counselling Intervention benefits criteria.

It is important to know that FNIHB states it does not cover the following services: Psychiatric Services; Psychoanalysis; Alcohol, Drug, and Solvent Abuse Counselling; Parenting and Life Skills Training; Marriage Counselling; Sex Therapy; Services which are part of or used for Legal Action; Court Mandated Therapy; Children in Care of the Children's Aid Society; Individuals who are incarcerated (detention facility, jail, prison); Motor Vehicle Cases (MVA); and Early Intervention Programs for Infants with Delayed Development.


If you are not currently registered as a Mental Health Service Provider with Health Canada you can do so by providing FNIHB with the following information:

  • Proof of your Educational Degree (either Ph.D or MSW)
  • Proof of current years registration with affiliated governing body of vocation (eg. College of Psychologists or the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers).
  • Resume indicating your experience with counselling.
  • CPIC or Police Clearance.
  • Your Hourly Rate to charge.

This information can be faxed to Health Canada (FNIHB) at 1-800-806-6662. You will be advised of the status of your application within one working week. Please remember to advise us if you are approved. Referrals are made through SOAHAC for counselling to various Mental Health Services Providers in Southwestern Ontario.

Contact Information:
FNIHB PH: 1-800-640-0642
FNIHB FAX: 1-800-806-6662

For Mental Health Counselling:
or to ask any questions about our Program call Mental Health/Crisis Coordinator: 519-672-4079 ext 238
For Crisis Appointments contact:
Crisis Counselor 519-672-4079 ext.231

S.O.A.H.A.C. London
425-427 William Street.
London, Ontario,
N6B 3E1
Phone: (519)-672-4079
EMAIL

Just a Reminder

  • Bring your health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) on your first visit.
  • If you have an urgent medical emergency, go to a Hospital Emergency Room and tell them the name of your Doctor or Nurse Practitioner at SOAHAC.


The Mental Health/Crisis program is funded by South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)