IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911
For immediate threats to safety or emergencies requiring police, fire, or ambulance services.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Access mental health services, crisis support, and addiction services.
Six Nations Mobile Crisis Line
Provides crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Phone: (519) 445-2204
Toll-Free: 1-866-445-2204
24/7 Crisis Support
Six Nations Mental Health & Addictions
Provides mental health and addiction support services to Six Nations community members.
Phone: (519) 445-2143
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Gędęo Community Crisis Hub
Provides a safe, supportive space for individuals experiencing a crisis, offering walk-in and telephone support, crisis intervention, mental health and addictions services, and access to traditional healing supports.
Phone: (226) 446-9902
Address: 1546 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Provides free, culturally appropriate mental health support and crisis intervention for Indigenous people across Canada, offering confidential counselling by phone or online chat.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut (Indigenous languages available upon request, subject to availability).
St. Leonard’s Mental Health Crisis Support Line
Provides immediate, confidential crisis counselling and emotional support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges or emotional distress, including safety planning and referrals to community services.
Phone: (519) 759-7188
Toll-Free: 1-866-811-7188
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Free, confidential suicide crisis support available across Canada.
Call or Text: 988
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Family & Victim Services
Find support services for individuals and families experiencing violence, abuse, or other difficult circumstances.
Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services
Provides culturally appropriate support, emergency shelter, counselling, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by violence.
Phone: (519) 445-4324
Availability: 24/7 Support Line
Indigenous Victim Services
Provides culturally appropriate support, advocacy, counselling, and referrals for Indigenous individuals affected by crime or tragedy.
Phone: 1-866-964-5920
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Healing Centre
Provides culturally grounded counselling and healing services for individuals affected by sexual violence and abuse, incorporating traditional teachings and holistic approaches to healing.
Phone: (519) 445-4324
24/7 Support Line: (519) 445-4324
Nova Vita Brantford
Provides emergency shelter, counselling, safety planning, and support for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence.
Call or Text: (519) 752-4357
Availability: 24/7 Crisis & Support Line
Child and Family Services of Grand Erie
Provides child protection, family support, foster care, and adoption services to promote the safety and well-being of children and youth experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect.
Phone: (519) 753-8681
Toll-Free: 1-888-753-8681
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for child protection concerns.
Children & Youth
Find programs and support services for children, youth, and families in Six Nations and surrounding communities.
Ogwadeni:deo
Provides child and family well-being services to support the safety, care, and well-being of children and families in Six Nations.
Phone: (519) 445-1864
Availability: 24/7
Ganohkwasra Youth Lodge
Provides a safe, supportive residential environment for youth ages 12–18, offering counselling, life skills development, and culturally grounded programming that incorporates Haudenosaunee teachings.
Phone: (519) 445-0216
24/7 Support Line: (519) 445-4324
Kids Help Phone
Provides free, confidential mental health support and counselling for children and youth across Canada.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Availability: 24/7
Jordan’s Principle
Helps First Nations children access the health, social, and educational services and supports they need.
Local Phone: (519) 445-4983
National Phone: 1-855-572-4453
National Call Centre: 24/7
Community Services
Find local programs and services that support the health, safety, and well-being of Six Nations community members.
Six Nations Social Services
Provides family support, child and youth programs, child care services, and other social supports for Six Nations community members.
Phone: (519) 445-2071
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Six Nations Department of Well-Being
Provides a range of health and wellness programs, including primary care, mental health and addictions support, and community health services.
Phone: (519) 445-2418
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Six Nations Justice Department
Provides culturally appropriate justice programs and support services, including victim services, restorative justice, bail supervision, and legal assistance.
Phone: (226) 227-2192
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.