The Seneca Warm Line offers peer support, help with problem-solving and information about community resources to those who are struggling with mental health and life issues. Available 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm daily 204-942-9276Continue readingPeer Support Phone Line
Counselling or Therapy
In addition to medical treatment, professional counselling or therapy is often beneficial in the treatment of mental health problems or mental illnesses. Counselling may address one or more of the following issues:
- effective coping strategies for daily living
- relationships and family communication
- changing negative thought patterns
- dealing with loss and grief
- childhood issues of abuse, neglect or trauma
- crisis planning
- managing emotions in a healthy way
- problem-solving
- building self-awareness and self-esteem
- developing new skills
Counselling can come from a number of perspectives and may be focused on particular issues. Examples of different perspectives may include feminist or faith-based approaches. Sometimes counselling is focused on a particular issue such as domestic abuse, past childhood abuse, or specifically for men. When choosing a counsellor or counselling organization, ask questions about the perspective and focus to make sure it fits with your values, beliefs, and needs.
Finding a Counsellor
- Ask your doctor for a referral to a qualified counsellor (a referral may be required by the counsellor or by your insurance plan to receive coverage).
- See the Yellow Pages under Counsellors.
- Your employer may have an Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.) that provides free confidential counselling or referral to counselling.
- Check if your private medical insurance plan covers professional counselling.
Contact any one of the agencies listed below.
Pluri-Elles
Services francophone families. 204-233-1735 420 rue des Meurons, Winnipeg MBContinue readingPluri-Elles
Province-wide Telephone Bereavement Support
Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba offers bereavement telephone support by trained volunteers. For more information, call 1-800-539-0295.Continue readingProvince-wide Telephone Bereavement Support
Rainbow Resource Centre
This centre is a not-for-profit community organization that provides support, education, programming and resources to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and queer communities of Manitoba and North Western Ontario. 204-474-0212 170 Scott Street, Winnipeg MB www.rainbowresourcecentre.orgContinue readingRainbow Resource Centre
Recovery of Hope Counselling
Centralized Intake Line: 204-477-4673 or 1-866-493-6202 102 – 900 Harrow Street East, Winnipeg MB 1055 Molson Street, Winnipeg MBContinue readingRecovery of Hope Counselling
School Based Mental Health Services
School Psychologists provide a continuum of services that include education, advocacy, assessment and various treatment approaches.Continue readingSchool Based Mental Health Services
The Laurel Centre
The Laurel Centre provides individual and group counselling to women who have experienced childhood and / or adolescent sexual abuse. 204-783-5460 104 Roslyn Road, Winnipeg MBContinue readingThe Laurel Centre
The RE:ACT Centre
Recovery education for addictions and complex trauma includes optional one-on-one counselling. Contact: info@reactcentre.caContinue readingThe RE:ACT Centre
Thrive Community Support Circle
Therapy and parenting resources 204-772-9091 4-505 Sargent Ave Thrive Resource Centre – drop-in, workshops, and men’s therapy 204-775-9934 555 Spence Street www.thrivecommunitysupportcircle.comContinue readingThrive Community Support Circle
Women’s Health Clinic
204-947-1517 3rd Floor, 419 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg MBContinue readingWomen’s Health Clinic