NIHB Provider — Center Street Psychology

NIHB Registered Provider

Compassionate care
for every mind,
every journey.

Center Street Psychology is a registered Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) provider. First Nations, Metis and Inuit clients can access quality psychological care with no out-of-pocket cost — we bill Indigenous Services Canada directly on your behalf through Express Scripts Canada (ESC).

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NIHB Registered Provider

Direct billing — no cost to you

As an approved NIHB provider, we bill Indigenous Services Canada directly on your behalf. No upfront payment, no reimbursement forms.

First Nations clients covered
Inuit and Metis clients covered
No referral required to start
Individual, family & youth therapy
Must be Treaty Status (ID #)

✓ First Nations, Inuit, Metis

✓ Guidance for pre-approval

✓ Direct Billing to Indigenous Services Canada

✓ No Upfront Cost

✓ In-Person & Telehealth

Non-Insured Health Benefits Program

What is NIHB and how does it help you?

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program is a federal program administered by Indigenous Services Canada that provides eligible First Nations, Metis and Inuit individuals with coverage for a range of health benefits not covered by provincial or territorial health insurance.

Mental health services — including sessions with a registered psychologist — are fully covered under NIHB. As a registered provider, we handle all billing directly with Indigenous Service Canada through Express Scripts Canada (ESC) so you never pay out of pocket.

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Confirm your eligibility

You are eligible if you are a registered First Nations person or recognized Inuit. Your NIHB client ID is on your status card.

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Contact us to book

Let us know you'd like to use your NIHB benefits when booking. We'll take care of the rest — no paperwork required from you.

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We bill Indigenous Services Canada directly

We submit claims on your behalf after each session to Express Scripts Canada (ESC). You attend your appointments — we handle all the administration.

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Registered NIHB Provider

NIHB registration is not automatic — it requires individual application and commitment. The psychologists at our clinic who hold this designation have pursued it intentionally, and bring the cultural awareness, clinical skills to provide meaningful care for Indigenous individuals and families.

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Direct Billing — Zero Cost to You

We submit your claims electronically to Express Scripts Canada (ESC). You will never receive a bill for services covered under your NIHB benefits.

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Culturally Sensitive Care

Our psychologists provide care that is respectful, trauma-informed, and sensitive to Indigenous cultural backgrounds and experiences.

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Therapy & Family Sessions Covered

NIHB covers both psychological therapy sessions and family sessions after talking to the regional offices, with prior approval where required.

What We Offer

Psychological services for every chapter

A full range of evidence-based psychological services for individuals, families, and children — all available under NIHB coverage.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and more. Tailored to your unique needs and goals.

✓ NIHB Covered

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Family & Couples Therapy

Strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate conflict together with guided professional support.

✓ NIHB Covered

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Child & Youth Counselling

Specialized support for children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges in a safe, age-appropriate environment.

✓ NIHB Covered

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Intergenerational Healing

Care specifically attuned to the weight of intergenerational trauma and its lasting effects on identity, family, and wellbeing.

✓ NIHB Covered

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Trauma-Informed Therapy

Specialized care for complex and intergenerational trauma using evidence-based modalities including EMDR and somatic approaches.

✓ NIHB Covered

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Mental Health

Support for the anxiety, depression, and PTSD that so many carry — offered with cultural understanding, clinical skill, and genuine care.

✓ NIHB Covered

Indigenous Affirming Psychologists