Support

We have a responsibility to care for one another. We are not meant to walk alone. On this page, you will find connections to emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resources to support survivors and families impacted by Missing, Murdered or Exploited loved ones. We are here to walk with you.

Resources for Survivors and Families

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At times, families may not know where to turn to get answers, may have trouble accessing information, or may not be satisfied with the answers they have received. FILUs help families in these situations.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line

If you require immediate support, please contact this national, independent toll free 24/7 support line at 1-844-413-6649 to speak to a counsellor. The service is available in English, French, Cree, Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) and Inuktitut.

Navigating Missing Persons and Homicide Investigation Processes in Alberta: A Family Guide

This booklet includes information on what to do if your loved one goes missing, how to report, details on the process and what you can do to help find them.

MMEIP Resource Guide

Through the Storm

Through the Storm takes a gentle look at the journey of families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) through the missing persons and homicide investigation process.

Family Violence Support

Family Violence Info Line: Call 310-1818, Text 310-1818

Contact the Family Violence Info Line – call, text, or chat online. Trained staff can help you get to safety and give you information on supports and financial aid.

Additional Support Available

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Hope for Wellness Hotline

If you are in need of immediate support, the Hope for Wellness Help Line is available 24 hours, 7 days a week to provide emotional support and crisis intervention toll-free at 1-855-242-3310.

National Residential School Crisis Line

A National Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support to former students. This 24-Hour Crisis Line can be accessed at: 1-866-925-4419.

Kids Help Phone

Need help now?

To start using the text service,
text CONNECT to 686868 or tap to message online from a web browser.

The texting service is free, confidential and available across Canada 24/7 in English and French.

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

If you are in Canada and you’re in crisis or worried about someone who is, you can call or text 9-8-8, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support.

Addiction Support

Call 1-866-332-2322 (toll free within Alberta) for addiction and mental health support.

The Addiction and Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns, including problem gambling.

Honouring and Remembering MMEIP Loved Ones from the Wood Buffalo Region

We encourage all loved ones to share the stories of the Missing and Murdered. We honour them by remembering them as more than their cases.
We respect and honour the wishes of the families; pages commemorating loved ones will be developed with the family's permission.

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