Please see below for support and resources for survivors of residential schools, anyone needing mental health, wellness or other support in dealing with the trauma associated with the legacy of residential schools.

Donate to the Residential School Survivors Support Society via the link above

Survivors of any of the Federal Indian Day Schools or Federal Day Schools that the government of Canada funded, managed and controlled are eligible for compensation.

The Federal Indian Day School Class Action official website has a list of the schools, and the form can be submitted here.

Apply with an extension before January 13, 2023 to be eligible to receive compensation.

Survivors and families affected by the residential schools system can call the IRSS 24 hour crisis line and access resources on their website here.

Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or click above to access the online chatline to connect with experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors. They can help if you:

  • want to talk

  • are distressed

  • have strong emotional reactions

  • are triggered by painful memories

    Phone and chat counselling is available in English and French. On request, phone counselling is also available in:

  • Cree

  • Ojibway

  • Inuktitut

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