Special Teams Service Providers
New in Talking Stick – an important and valuable service option. Connect anonymously with our network of trusted resources, no matter where you live.
With the simple click of a button, you can start an anonymous chat with available Special Teams service providers directly from the Talking Stick app or website.
Service providers are real people committed to providing a culturally safe, judgment-free space where Indigenous voices are empowered to ask questions, without shame or fear. A space where individuals who may be hesitant to reach out for help, can have their voices heard, on their terms, while respecting their privacy. Special Teams is not intended for crisis, if you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8.
Start an anonymous chat with a range of Special Teams service providers, such as:
» Child and family wellness
» Addiction counsellors
» Nurses and nurse educators
» Legal or financial advisors
» Community outreach workers
» Sexual health resources
» Safety and violence prevention
» Food assistance
» Housing
» … and more, coming soon!
Special Teams Service Providers
New in Talking Stick – an important and valuable service option. Connect anonymously with our network of trusted resources, no matter where you live.
With the simple click of a button, you can start an anonymous chat with available Special Teams service providers directly from the Talking Stick app or website.
Service providers are real people committed to providing a culturally safe, judgment-free space where Indigenous voices are empowered to ask questions, without shame or fear. A space where individuals who may be hesitant to reach out for help, can have their voices heard, on their terms, while respecting their privacy. Special Teams is not intended for crisis, if you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8.
Start an anonymous chat with a range of Special Teams service providers, such as:
» Child and family wellness
» Addiction counsellors
» Nurses and nurse educators
» Legal or financial advisors
» Community outreach workers
» Sexual health resources
» Safety and violence prevention
» Food assistance
» Housing
» … and more, coming soon!
FAQ
How do I know what services are available?
Download the app or visit our website, click on Services to see what Special Teams are currently available (more organizations are being added to our network … check back often for updates). Special Teams service providers may only be accessible during regular office hours and may not be available during evenings, weekends or holidays.
Do I need to chat only with service providers that are located close to me?
Absolutely not! Access to Special Teams may be particularly valuable for people in remote Indigenous communities lacking local resources or facing long consultation wait times. You can be connected to services from anywhere. You get to close the distance gap by connecting directly with specialists.
Talking Stick’s commitment is to provide an anonymous pathway to access culturally safe, support that is barrier-free and judgment-free.
Are Service Providers available 24/7?
This service is not designed to be a crisis line, so there’s no guarantee that Special Teams will be available around the clock, or every day of the week. Each organization and resource will decide when they will be available to chat.
Get started:
Download Talking Stick on your mobile device or use your desktop to chat.
This is not a crisis tool. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Get started:
Download Talking Stick on your mobile device or use your desktop to chat.
This is not a crisis tool.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.