Mi'kmaq Health Systems Navigators

Provided by: Health PEI

Service Description

Provides support and health care navigation services to Mi'kmaq individuals and families. Includes:
  • Building relationships of trust and provides guidance through the Health care system
  • Coordinating care and assists with care transitions by serving as liaison between Mi'kmaq individuals, their treatment team, and the Health care system
  • Educating about disease, treatment options, and follow-up care requirements
  • Facilitating communication and cultural understanding with Mi'kmaq individuals and health care providers
  • Advocating for improvements in PEI Health care system based on identified gaps facing Mi'kmaq individuals
  • Supporting Mi'kmaq individuals by liaising with the Non-Insured Health Benefits program which provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans or provincial or territorial health insurance

Information

Eligibility:
Members of Mi'kmaq community
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
Phone hours
Program Phone Numbers:
  • Mi'kmaq Health Systems Navigator - Western PEI
    shelby.arsenault@lennoxisland.com
    902-831-2711
  • Mi'kmaq Health Systems Navigator - Eastern PEI
    criley@abegweithealth.ca
    902-676-3007
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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