About the Program
The Nishnawbe Aski Mental Health Wellness Support Access Program (NAN Hope) provides community-driven, culturally appropriate and timely mental health and addictions support to members of the 49 First Nations communities in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Territory.
This First Nation-led program is in response to the specific mental health needs of community members in northern Ontario, offering a central access point to mental health and addiction support.
The Program features:
- 24/7 live answer at the toll-free telephone line at 1-844-NAN-HOPE (626-4673)
- Live web-chat and text support through the website at nanhope.ca or Facebook Messenger
- Streamlined navigation to existing community-based and regional support services, bridging possible gaps in services;
- Rapid access to confidential counselling support by telephone; and,
- Access to a 24/7 crisis/distress support line.