Support for Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Losing someone to violence, or not knowing where they are, is a pain few people understand. There may be anger at systems that didn’t listen. There may be unanswered questions, media attention or court processes. All of these can continue for years.

What families may be facing

• Grief without an ending, especially when a loved one is still missing
• Trauma from what happened, and from how you were treated afterward
• Caring for children left behind
• Tension in the family
• Exhaustion from searching, advocating and telling the story again and again

How counselling can help

Counselling doesn’t try to fix this or move you on. It gives you a place where you don’t have to explain or defend your grief. You can work on sleep, anxiety and getting through hard dates, and on looking after yourself and the children in your care.

What it costs

NIHB pays for approved counselling directly, so most eligible clients pay nothing. If there is ever a fee that NIHB does not cover and you cannot pay it, Mukesh provides your counselling for free.

You are welcome to bring your own traditions and supports into this work. Mukesh can also talk with you about other programs that may help.