First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

Mental Wellness and Counselling is designed to support clients who are in need of professional assistance to resolve emotional distress and enjoy greater wellness.
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For a list of providers registered with Health Benefits, check out the FNHA First Nations Health Benefits Mental Health Provider List.

Mental Wellness and Counselling Coverage
Health Benefits provides the following counselling services through the MW&C program:
– Initial Assessment – 2 hours – 12 months
– Counselling – 2 hours

Mental Wellness and Counselling Exclusions
Some services are considered exclusions under the MW&C program. Clients cannot seek exception or appeal for excluded items. MW&C Exclusions include, but are not limited to:
– Assessment services for issues such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and child custody;
– Early intervention programs for infants with delayed development;
– Educational and vocational counselling, including psychoeducational assessments;
– Life skills training;Psychiatric emergencies for person(s) at risk of harm to self or others;
– Services funded by another program or agency, including psychiatric and family physician services through BC MSP;
– Services including: psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and sex therapy;
– Services that are part of, or to be used for, legal actions including court-ordered assessments; and
– Substance abuse counselling/therapy.