About
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has a team of community facing roles to better support your health and wellness journey. These roles include Regional Health Coordinators, Regional Mental Wellness Coordinators, Youth Mental Wellness Coordinators, a Harm Reduction Team, a Health Promotion Coordinator, Health Experience Advocates, and Miyaayaawin (wellness) Workers.
On this page you will find information for the Harm Reduction Team. This team promotes awareness, develops wellness tools and supports, and is grounded in cultural teachings. We want to meet you wherever you are on your wellness journey.
Who It Is For
Métis individuals and families seeking harm reduction information, culturally grounded wellness support, healing-circle information or counselling, and substance-use treatment funding information.
How to Use or Access
Reach out to the appropriate contact in the directory below or email harmreduction@mnbc.ca.
Related Ministry
Harm Reduction Coordinator Directory
Harm Reduction Coordinators are available Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. For information about resources available in your Health Authority, please reach out to our Harm Reduction Coordinators at harmreduction@mnbc.ca.
Interior and North
Vanessa Wittig
Lower Mainland and Island
Ryan Nielsen
General Harm Reduction Team Contact
Family Support and Related Programs
Harm Reduction Family Support Specialist Program
The Harm Reduction Family Support Specialist Program is here to work with families and individuals to support one’s wellness journey, including developing tools, supports, and grounding in cultural teachings and wellness strategies. If this sounds like the right fit for you, connect with Vanessa Khaira.
Together in Wellness: Kinship and Healing Circle
Together in Wellness: Kinship and Healing Circle began in July 2025. The circle was created as a safe and welcoming virtual space for Métis voices to explore meaningful topics and themes, foster deep healing, and build a network of care in Community. To express interest in participating, please email.
Métis Counselling Connection Program
The Métis Counselling Connection Program may provide funding to access substance-use treatment. Visit the Métis Counselling Connection program page or email for current eligibility and application details.