First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Therapy for 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous Folks
Approved Mental Health Provider with FNHA
Our FNHA registered counsellors have training and experience supporting Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in British Columbia with their mental health.
Eligible clients can get FREE mental health counselling through The Centre for Gay Counselling with one of our FNHA-Approved Mental Health Providers.
Mental Health Coverage for Indigenous People with a Status Number
You may be eligible for mental health coverage through The Mental Wellness and Counselling (MWC) program funded by Indigenous Services Canada if you’re an Indigenous person with a status number.
How to Get Started
1. Book a free phone consultation with our FNHA-Approved Mental Health Provider, Victor Wakarchuk. This consultation allows you to get to know each other and discuss what you’d like to focus on in counselling. You can book a consultation by clicking the button below.
2. We’ll submit a request for funding to FNHA on your behalf. Counselling support through FNHA requires approval from FNHA before your first counselling session.
3. Once we’ve gotten approval from FNHA, we’ll contact you to book your first session.
FNHA Mental Health Providers
Victor Wakarchuk
(he/him) • RCC, MSW, RSW