Indigenous Health

Point of Care Resources

BC Pharmacare Formulary Search
Find out if the medication is covered under Pharmacare Plan W (First Nations Health Benefits)
https://pharmacareformularysearch.gov.bc.ca/faces/Search.xhtml

Over the Counter medication coverage
Pharmacare Plan W covers many over the counter medications free of charge. It does require a prescription. The list of covered OTC medications is found here.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/health-drug-coverage/pharmacare/planw-otc-meds.pdf

Extended Health Benefits
If your patient is covered by First Nations Health Benefits, many extended health benefits are available. These include:
– Dental coverage
– Vision care
– Medical supplies and equipment
– Medical transportation
– Mental wellness and counselling
Complete information is found here:
https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Health-Benefits-Guide.pdf

Trauma-Informed language pocket cards
Examples of phrases that may be perceived as barriers, along with alternatives to consider.
https://equiphealthcare.ca/files/2019/12/pc_equity-talk-Dec-13-2017.pdf

Navigation Support

Aboriginal Health Liaison
1.866.766.6960
Connect with patient and family members, health professionals, and other services to improve cultural safety in care

FNHA Fraser Salish Wellness System Quality Care Coordinator
Deanna Rabeneck 604.250.2385
Provides advanced level of culturally safe expertise in supporting all self-identifying First Nations individuals in the Fraser Salish region

Referral Resources

Hope for Wellness Helpline
Immediate and culturally competent mental health counselling and crisis intervention (24/7)
1-855-242-3310
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Métis Crisis Line
24/7 crisis line providing risk assessment, monitoring, and outreach. Can also refer to Métis community resources.
1-833-638-4722.

Kuu-us Crisis Response Service
A 24/7 crisis line providing risk assessment, monitoring, and outreach
Youth: 250-723-2040
Adult: 250-723-4050
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.ca/

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
A 24 hour crisis line for emotional support for residential school survivors
1-866-925-4419

First Nations Doctor of the Day service
If your patient does not have a family physician, it is likely helpful to refer the patient to the Langley Division of Family Practice for attachment. While they wait to be attached, if there is an issue that requires primary care, consider the First Nations Doctor of the Day service. Physicians are available by phone or via Zoom.
8:30 to 16:30 7 days a week
1-855-344-3800

Virtual Substance Use & Psychiatry Service
If the patient has barriers accessing in-person services, the Virtual substance use and psychiatry service is available to support the patient via Zoom.
Addictions: M-F 13:30 to 17:30
Psychiatry: M-F 10:00 to 15:00
This service requires a referral from a physician or any allied health practitioner.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x2he29dkac2403y/FNVSUPS REFERRAL FORM.docx?dl=0

Additional Resources

Fraser Health Indigenous Health Information
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/aboriginal-health#.X8qUPGhKiUm

Professional Development resources

Trauma-informed Practice Guide
A comprehensive resource on becoming aware of the manifestations of trauma, and how to enhance our care in a sensitive manner.
https://bccewh.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2013_TIP-Guide.pdf

How to get the most out of health care visits
Advice from Indigenous patients and health care providers on how to provide care in a culturally sensitive manner

Implicit Bias in the Emergency Department
A presentation on how implicit bias can affect care of Indigenous patients in the Emergency Department. It reviews evidence-based strategies to mitigate its impact.

Determinants of Indigenous health disparities
A presentation on the determinants that contribute to the health disparities that exist between Indigenous peoples in Canada and non-Indigenous Canadians

Indigenous Cultural Safety Collaborative Series
Online webinar series on topics relating to cultural safety and competency
http://www.icscollaborative.com/

FNHA Cultural Humility
Webinars on cultural safety and humility
https://www.fnha.ca/wellness/cultural-humility

Cancer-care Ontario Indigenous Relationships and Cultural Safety courses
An online course series on Indigenous histories and providing person-centered care
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/resources-first-nations-inuit-metis/first-nations-inuit-metis-courses

Indigenous Canada
Free online course from the University of Alberta on Indigenous histories and contemporary issues
https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada#about