Non-Insured Health Benefits
Providing Mental Health Support to First Nations and Inuit People
What is NIHB-Covered Therapy?
If you are eligible for coverage through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, you can access therapy at Bloom Psychotherapy at no cost to you. Our clinic is an approved NIHB provider, and we are honoured to support First Nations and Inuit clients with compassionate, culturally aware, and trauma-informed care.
Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy or birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, grief, or parenting overwhelm, our team is here to offer a safe space and specialized support.
Who is eligible?
The NIHB program lists eligibility as:
To be eligible, a client must be a resident of Canada, and one of the following
- a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a "Status Indian")
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an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization as outlined in Inuit client eligibility for the NIHB program
For more information, please visit the Government of Canada page for the NIHB program.
How do you access this service?
To access NIHB-covered mental health services with Bloom Psychotherapy, please call our office at 647-946-2229 from 9-5 ET or fill out the contact form below.
Our Client Coordinator will match you with a NIHB-approved provider that aligns with your needs. All payments and claim submission will be handled by our office at no cost to the client.
Reaching Out to a Therapist is a Brave First Step
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. You just need a place to begin.
Our warm, knowledgeable care coordinator will answer your questions, explore your needs with you, and help match you with the right therapist. Connect below and take the first step to rediscovering a space just for you.
NEW NIHB-ELIGIBLE CLIENT INQUIRY & BOOKING REQUESTS
Send us a message so we can find the best fit for your care or answer your questions about how we can support you.
Our team of perinatal therapists are parents themselves and understand how complex this journey can be. They understand fertility, postpartum, and how the rest of our lives can affect these times.
Connect with our Client Coordinator today to find the best fit for you.
CONTACT US
Bloom Psychotherapy
647-946-2229
Office Hours
9am-5pm ET
Monday-Friday
Services are provided through secure online video-conferencing or by telephone to anyone in Canada.
We are an LGBTQ affirmative practice and welcome all individuals or couples who seek support and guidance at any point in their lives.
We work to foster an inclusive environment that supports and does not discriminate, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability. We recognize that families are built in many ways and welcome any and all families.
Babies are always welcome in session.
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