Resources
Emergency and Crisis Resources
Please confirm the availability of the services below for your situation. If you are in immediate crisis, call 911. Consult your regional health authority website for services near you.
Crisis Response Centre
817 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg MB; Community Intake: 204-788-8330
Mobile Crisis: 204-779-8902
Klinic Crisis Line
204-786-8686; 1-888-322-3019; https://klinic.mb.ca/crisis-support/
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868; https://kidshelpphone.ca/; Text CONNECT to 686868
MB Suicide Prevention
Crisis Line: 1-877-435-7170; TTY: 204-784-4097; www.reasontolive.ca
Domestic Abuse Crisis Line
1-877-977-0007
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310; https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Free Online Podcasts, Interviews and Webinars by Dr. Unger
Tips for Setting Limits with Ourselves and Others
Webinar (30 min) provided as part of the Shared Health Staff Wellness & Health Booster Session Series - January 2022
Being Proactive: Supporting Mental Health with Mindfulness
Project 11 Check-in Chat podcast (56 min) with Suzi Friesen and Don Amero - February 2021
Other Online Resources
Wellness Together Canada
Online resources and virtual support counselling in English and French, at no cost. https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA/about
Strongest Families Institute
Provides bilingual skills based e-mental health services for children, youth, adults and families. Adult anxiety and depression program:
https://login.strongestfamilies.com/signup/ican/
Referral from health-care provider required for child and parent programs.
Anxiety Canada
Website of online resources and programs for children, youth, parents, and adults on how to manage a range of anxiety disorders.
Public and Community Resources
Adult Mental Health Services: WRHA
For access to community mental health services in Winnipeg. Centralized Intake: 204-788-8330. For services outside Winnipeg, please see your regional health authority website.
Psychologist services for a range of mental health and medical issues across the lifespan. Doctor's referral generally required.
Intake line to access public child and adolescent mental health services: 204-958-9660; https://matc.ca/services/centralized-intake/
Government of Manitoba website with provincially funded mental health programs and services. https://gov.mb.ca/mh/mh/index.html
Peer support and cognitive behavioural group programs.
Family, couple, individual and group therapy.
Mental health, addictions, and recovery support.
Family support, counselling and resources.
Community health, wellness support groups, and counselling services. www.klinic.mb.ca
University of Manitoba Psychological Service Centre
Psychotherapy and assessment services by Clinical Psychology graduate students at no cost. 204-474-9222
New Directions Family Therapy Services
Support to families with children under the age of 18 through therapy, drop-in phone counselling, groups, and training at no cost. https://newdirections.mb.ca/family-therapy-services/