The latest CEO Podcast highlights some of the great work that’s being done by the Indigenous Support Line.
The support line is for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, including youth and Elders, living on or off reserve, in a settlement or in cities and towns. It helps callers navigate the healthcare system, connect them with resources and cultural supports, and offers immediate support for addiction and mental health concerns.
No call is turned away, and the Indigenous listener helps guide the caller through each step in the patient’s healthcare journey.
This toll-free, confidential phone service is the first of its kind in Canada to connect Indigenous callers and service providers with Indigenous health professionals.
Joining the podcast to tell us more are:
• Andrea Jackson, program manager of the Indigenous Support Line.
• Melissa Creyke, mental health therapist and Indigenous listener with the support line.