Serving Abbotsford
Indigenous Counselling in Abbotsford, BC
Ch’íyáqtel Wellness is based about 30 minutes down the highway from Abbotsford, at our centre on Stó:lō territory in Chilliwack — territory Abbotsford shares, and that sits close by Semá:th (Sumas) First Nation and Mathxwí (Matsqui) First Nation. Most people in Abbotsford see a counsellor here by video or phone; if an in-person session feels right, Bailey Rd is a short drive away, not a trek. Our counsellors are FNHA-registered and bill FNHA directly, so we’ll help you check your eligibility before you book anything.
How we work in Abbotsford
We don’t have an office in Abbotsford. Our centre is at 46770 Bailey Rd in Chilliwack, and counsellors see people across Abbotsford by video or phone. It’s the same session, wherever you are.
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Nations & territory
- Stó:lō — the People of the River, whose territory Abbotsford shares with our Chilliwack centre
- Semá:th (Sumas) First Nation — close neighbours to Abbotsford
- Mathxwí (Matsqui) First Nation — close neighbours to Abbotsford
Who it’s for
Who we see here
- First Nations people in Abbotsford
- Semá:th and Mathxwí members
- On or off reserve
- About 30 minutes from our Chilliwack centre
- Anyone who wants a video or phone option
If you need help right now
Support in this region
Fraser Health Crisis Line
24/7 emotional support for anyone in the Fraser Valley, including Abbotsford. Call 604-951-8855, or toll-free 1-877-820-7444.
KUU-US Crisis Line
A First Nations and Aboriginal crisis line for all of BC, staffed by Indigenous crisis responders, 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-588-8717.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
National, 24/7 phone and online chat support for Indigenous people across Canada, in English and French. Call 1-855-242-3310, or chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Canada-wide crisis support by phone or text, 24/7. Dial or text 988.
Getting care from here
How we reach you
Abbotsford is close enough to Chilliwack that an in-person session is a real option — about 30 minutes down the highway to 46770 Bailey Rd. Most people we see from Abbotsford still choose video or phone, and it’s the identical session either way, so the drive is a choice, not a requirement.
What this is
Counselling for people in Abbotsford from a centre that’s close by, not remote — our office sits about 30 minutes away at 46770 Bailey Rd in Chilliwack, on Stó:lō territory, and Ch’íyáqtel Wellness is part of Tzeachten First Nation. Most people we see from Abbotsford choose to meet by video or phone; the same counsellors are also there in person if a drive down the highway works better for you.
Our approach
We practise Two-Eyed Seeing — traditional Stó:lō knowledge held alongside modern clinical care, neither one asked to make room for the other. Most sessions with people in Abbotsford happen by video or phone, with the same counsellors and the same approach you’d get sitting across from someone in person.
What it costs
Our counsellors are FNHA-registered, and we bill FNHA directly — eligible members pay nothing out of pocket, and there’s no claim to file afterwards. If you’re covered by NIHB instead, or you’re not sure what you’re covered by, ask us and we’ll check with you.
Getting started
Send us a message or call. Tell us whether you’d rather meet by video or phone, or make the drive to Bailey Rd, and we’ll help you check your eligibility, match you with a counsellor, and book your first session.
What you can book
Counselling available in Abbotsford
- Indigenous counsellingCulturally safe care, by video or phone.
- FNHA & NIHB counsellingRegistered providers who bill FNHA directly.
- Trauma & intergenerational traumaTrauma-informed, at your pace.
- Addictions counsellingSubstance use support without judgement.
- Youth & family counsellingFor young people and whole families.
Common questions
Questions about this region
Do I have to travel to Chilliwack for a session?
No. Most people we see from Abbotsford meet with a counsellor by video or phone. If you’d rather sit in person, our centre at 46770 Bailey Rd is about a 30-minute drive.
Is counselling covered by FNHA if I live in Abbotsford?
For eligible First Nations members in BC, FNHA’s mental-health benefit may cover counselling regardless of where in Abbotsford or the wider Fraser Valley you live. Our counsellors are FNHA-registered and bill FNHA directly. We’ll help you check your eligibility before your first session.
Which Nations are close to Abbotsford?
Abbotsford sits near Semá:th (Sumas) First Nation and Mathxwí (Matsqui) First Nation, and shares the wider Stó:lō territory with our Chilliwack centre.
What if I need help right now?
If you’re in crisis, the Fraser Health Crisis Line (604-951-8855, or toll-free 1-877-820-7444) is available 24/7 across the Fraser Valley. The KUU-US Crisis Line (1-800-588-8717) and the Hope for Wellness Helpline (1-855-242-3310) are Indigenous-specific and available BC-wide and nationally. You can also dial or text 988 anywhere in Canada.
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