PCFS Program Support

PCFS Program Support

  • State of Emergency Supports

    Agencies and associated Contact Numbers

    Agency Contact Number
    RCMP 403-965-2001
    AFTER HOURS 403-965-2000
    EMERGENCY 911
    PIIKANI SECURITY SERVICES 403-965-2017
    PIIKANI NATION FIRE & RESCUE/P.W. 403-965-3883
    EMERGENCY 911
    PEIGAN DISTRICT AMBULANCE 911
    AMBULANCE BAY 403-965-3936
    PIIKANI CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES 403-965-2390
    EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS 1-800-638-0715
    SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE CALL OR TEXT 988
    CANADA DRUG REHAB 1-888-245-6887
    PIIKANI KATOYISS CLAN 403-632-7054

    HARM REDUCTION SUPPORT CALL 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK

    ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES 1-877-303-2642
    HOPE & WELLNESS CRISIS LINE 1-855-925-4419

    PCFS Program Supports

    Find Below Various PCFS Supports (Crisis Suport/Phone Numbers/Online Chat Support)

    Crisis Lines Purpose Resource(s)
    Hope for Wellness Hope for Wellness HelplineProvides immediate, culturally safe, telephone crisis intervention, 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English and French, and upon request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Phone: 1-855-242-3310 On-line Chat
    Kids Help Phone Supporting youth 24/7 and through a partnership with We Matter, supporting Indigenous youth through text, phone and linking with youth programs. They have also developed a variety of resources related to COVID 19 among other topics. Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868

    Indigenous Service Canada (ISC)

    Program Purpose Resource(s)
    ISC Community Guide Indigenous Services Canada's Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports provides an overview of additional supports for communities related to the COVID 19 pandemic. Resource Link
    NIHB Mental Health Counselling Continues to be available and is being delivered via telehealth platforms. Resource Link

    Mental Wellness Teams continue to support communities in a variety of ways, including on-line and over the phone. In some regions, face-to-face meetings are still possible, but limited to emergencies only.


    Mental Wellness Teams Purpose Resource(s)
    First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) are supporting MWTs by providing guidance material on how to support individuals, families, elders, and communities. Resource Link
    FPWC Continues to be available and is being delivered via telehealth platforms. Resource Link

    IRS Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP) and support for those affected by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) continue to be available. IRS RHSP and MMIWG workers are following public health guidelines and mainly providing services virtually and by phone. Professional counselling for eligible IRS and MMIWG clients is also available at this time and can be provided virtually or by phone.


    Program Purpose Resource(s)
    Indian Residential Schools A help line provides services for former students of the Indian Residential Schools and their families. These services are accessible 24/7 toll-free (24/7 Toll Free) Phone: 1-866-925-4419
    MMIWG The support line for MMIWG provide immediate assistance, national and independent. The service is offered in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut. (24/7 Toll Free) Phone: 1-844-413-6649

    Most federally-funded Treatment Centres have closed, but in some cases, counselling staff are reaching out to clients over the phone and on-line. Some centres are also exploring on-line options for aftercare and some have been providing care hampers to past clients, elders, and low income community members. Check with treatment centres to find out more. Treatment centres are also being supported by Thunderbird Partnership Foundation.

    OAT Sites are working with the medical professionals affiliated with their programs to make sure clients have continued access.

    Program Purpose Resource(s)
    Jordan's Principle Services continue during the COVID 19 pandemic. Resource Link
    Inuit Child First Initiative Services continue during the COVID 19 pandemic. Resource Link