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Wabanki Services

Housing Support Services

Indigenous Services Canada – Housing (On‑Community)

  • Phone: 1‑800‑567‑9604
    Website: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca
    Services: Funding for housing construction, repairs, mold remediation, and community housing programs.
    Referral: Must be a registered member of a First Nation.
    Fees: Free.
    Demographics: On‑reserve First Nations.

NB Social Development – Housing (Off‑Community)

  • Location: Regional office serving Miramichi & area
    Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/housing.html (www2.gnb.ca in Bing)
    Services: Rent supplements, subsidized housing, emergency housing assistance, seniors’ housing, disability‑adapted units.
    Referral: Application required.
    Fees: Income‑based.
    Demographics: Low‑income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Gignoo Transition House 

  • Phone: (506) 458‑1224
    Website: https://www.gignoohouse.ca
    Services: Safe shelter, transitional housing, cultural healing.
    Referral: Self or agency.
    Fees: Free.
    Demographics: Indigenous women & children fleeing violence.

Food Security Services

Elsipogtog Food Bank

  • Location: Elsipogtog First Nation, NB.

  • Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Referral: Self‑referral or agency referral.
    Fees: Free.

  • Services: Address food insecurity among Elders and families in the community.
    Demographics: Everyone.

Tobique Food Security Program

  • Location: Tobique First Nations, NB.
    Phone: (506) 273-5430

  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524764536057198/ (506-273-5469).

  • Referral: Self‑referral or agency referral.
    Fees: Free.

  • Services: Address food insecurity among Elders and families in the community.
    Demographics: Everyone.

Mental Health Services

Wolastoqey & Mi’kmaq Mental Wellness Teams

  • Phone: Via local band office
    Services: Trauma‑informed counselling, land‑based healing, crisis support.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.
    Demographics: Indigenous individuals & families.

First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline (24/7)

  • Phone: 1‑855‑242‑3310
    Website: https://hopeforwellness.ca
    Services: Counselling by phone or chat, in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

NB Addictions & Mental Health Services

  • Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Services: Counselling, detox, youth mental health.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Financial Services

Income Assistance – Social Development (Off‑Reserve)

  • Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Services: Income support, emergency benefits, prescription coverage.
    Referral: Application required.
    Fees: Free.

Income Assistance – Indigenous Services Canada (On‑Reserve)

  • Phone: 1‑800‑567‑9604
    Services: Basic needs, special needs, employment supports.
    Referral: Must be a registered band member.
    Fees: Free.

Child and Family Services

Jordan’s Principle (Nation‑wide)

  • Phone: 1‑855‑572‑4453
    Website: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca
    Services: Funding for the health, social, and educational needs of First Nations children.
    Referral: Application required.
    Fees: Free.
    Demographics: First Nations children on and off community.

Mi’kmaq Child & Family Services of NB

  • Phone: (506) 778‑1826
    Services: Child protection, family support, cultural programming.
    Referral: Self or agency.
    Fees: Free.

Wolastoqey Child & Family Services

  • Phone: (506) 363‑3028
    Services: Family support, prevention programs, cultural care.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Disability Services

Indigenous Disability Canada – BCANDS (National)

  • Phone: 1‑888‑815‑5511
    Website: https://www.bcands.bc.ca
    Services: Disability case management, benefits navigation, advocacy.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.
    Demographics: Indigenous persons with disabilities.

Ability New Brunswick

  • Phone: 1‑866‑462‑9555
    Services: Mobility support, equipment loans.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Other Community Services

1. Under One Sky Friendship Centre (Fredericton)

  • Address: 303 Union Street, Fredericton, NB
    Phone: (506) 458‑9269
    Email: info@uosfc.ca
    Website: https://www.underonesky.ca

  • Serves: Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, Inuit, Métis, and all Indigenous people living in or visiting Fredericton.

  • ​Referral: None
    Fees: Free

Wolastoqey Friendship Centre (Saint John)

  • Address: 150 Charlotte Street, Saint John, NB
    Phone: (506) 214‑4777
    Email: info@wolastoqeyfriendshipcentre.ca
    Website: https://www.wolastoqeyfriendshipcentre.ca

  • Serves: Indigenous people living in Saint John and surrounding areas.

  • Referral: None
    Fees: Free

Miramichi Friendship Centre (Miramichi)

  • Address: 11 Cove Road, Miramichi, NB
    Phone: (506) 778‑9404
    Email: info@miramichifriendshipcentre.com
    Website: (varies; often listed through 211 NB)

  • Serves: Indigenous people in Miramichi and surrounding rural communities.

  • ​Referral: None
    Fees: Free

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