Before we begin

Take your time. This isn't a test.

This takes about 10 minutes. Your answers save on this device as you go, so you can leave and come back.
Only a few things are required. Everything else is up to you. Share as much or as little as feels right.
A real person on our small team reads your intake (not an algorithm) and reaches out within 2 business days.
Have your status card (or Inuit enrolment number) handy. Counsellors need the number to bill NIHB.

What should we call you?

Just enough to say hello properly and reach you back.

First name *

Last name (optional)

Email *

Phone (optional, but helpful)

How do you prefer we reach you? Email Phone call Text

Your community

First Nations and Inuit peoples are distinct, and telling us who you are helps us match with that in mind. Share only what you're comfortable with.

How do you identify? First Nations Inuit I'd rather not say right now

Your Nation or community (optional)

Languages you'd like your counsellor to speak (optional)

Where should we look?

All of our counselling is in person, so this is the most important question we ask. We search for counsellors as close to you as we can find.

Your city, town, or community *

Province *

How far are you able to travel for sessions? Within my own communityI need someone local Up to about 30 minutes Up to about an hour I'd travel farther for the right person

I may need help getting to sessions

Getting there is hard? Tell us. Travel help may be available through NIHB medical transportation, and we'll help you arrange it. Some counsellors also travel to communities.

We're currently focused on Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. You're still welcome to send this in. We'll be honest about what we can find near you.

How would sessions be covered?

Counsellors need your number to bill NIHB, so we ask for it now. That way nothing holds up your first session. If you're not sure about your coverage, that's a completely normal answer. Sorting it out is part of what we do.

NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits)Status First Nations and enrolled Inuit. Sessions are billed directly, $0 to you I'm not sureWe'll figure it out together. Most people start here

Status registration number, or Inuit enrolment number *

First Nations: the 10-digit number on your status card. Inuit: your land claim beneficiary or enrolment number (or your NIHB N number). Only our team and the counsellor billing NIHB ever see it. It's never emailed.

Wapan only matches people with NIHB coverage. If you're Métis or non-status, see who can help.

What's bringing you in?

Check anything that fits. There are no wrong answers, and you can say more (or nothing more) below.

Anything you'd like us to know, in your own words (optional)

Who would feel right to sit across from?

These preferences genuinely shape who we reach out to on your behalf.

An Indigenous counsellor? Yes, it matters to me Nice, but not required No preference

Gender of your counsellor (check any that feel right)

A woman A man Two-Spirit / gender-diverse No preference

When could you meet? (check all that work)

Weekdays, daytime Weekdays, evening Weekends I'm flexible

How soon are you hoping to start? As soon as possible In the next few weeks Just exploring for now

Anything else about the right fit? (optional)

Read it over, then send it our way.

Here's what we'll see. Tap any section to change it.

I understand that Wapan Health will use this information to search for a counsellor for me, and will contact me about the match. My information stays with Wapan's small team and the counsellor we propose. It is never sold or shared beyond that. Privacy policy

It's with us now.

You'll hear from us within 2 business days. If we can't find the right fit nearby, we'll say so honestly and point you to who can help.

Prepare for your first session (optional) Back to home