The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC)  is a non-profit, board governed organization that currently operates nine core programs. The mission of the MNFC is to provide structured, social-based programming for Urban Aboriginal People while serving as a focal point for the urban aboriginal community to gather for a variety of community functions and events.

WEBSITE: www.mymnfc.com

FACEBOOK: @Mikmaw-Native-Friendship-Centre-121366117945828

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor provides mental health and substance use counselling for clients of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. 

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; 18+; Urban, Indigenous.

REGION COVERED: Halifax Regional Municipality

LOCATION: Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS

PHONE #: 902-420-1576 

HOW TO ACCESS: Community members can speak with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre staff of the program or service they are connected with and request a referral

DIRECT REFERRAL: Jenn - jennifer.maclennan@mymnfc.com 

VICTIM SUPPORT NAVIGATOR

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Victim Support Navigator (VSN) is a supportive resource whose services are primarily aimed to support women who have been victimized by all forms of violence. The VSN uses holistic practices and a trauma informed approach to improve the lives of Urban Aboriginal peoples with respect and empathy. Services include: referrals, smudging, connections to cultural practices, advocacy, awareness, hosting vigils for MMIWG2S, navigation to other appropriate services, collaboration with other community services. 

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Trans and cis women; 18+; Urban, Indigenous.

REGION COVERED: Halifax Regional Municipality

LOCATION: Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS

PHONE #: 902-420-1576 

HOW TO ACCESS: Call or email to inquire

DIRECT REFERRAL: Denise - denise@mymnfc.com

PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://mymnfc.com/2020/01/13/victim-support-navigator/

SEE ALSO: Housing; Youth Programs & Outreach; Education & Employment Services