Dial 911 for ambulance, fire department and police emergency services NOTE: This number is intended for use in emergency situations only.Continue reading911 Emergency Phone Number
Health for Newcomers
Your health is the most important thing that you have. If you or someone you know is experiencing a health problem, it is important to seek help right away. Seeking help early can help to prevent symptoms from getting out of control.
The resources and programs listed in this section include:
- Finding a doctor (if you do not have one)
- Support for adjusting to new life in Canada
- Medical care and counselling
- Workshops
- Support for disabilities and more
*For crisis support, please see the banner at the top or click here.
Aurora Family Therapy Centre
The Aurora Family Therapy Centre offers: Support for people transitioning to new life in Canada Group sessions for parents, women, cultural groups, and youth Therapy Program for Immigrants and Refugees is free Contact/Address Information: Address: 5th Floor, 491 Portage Avenue (Rice Building) Phone: 204-786-9163 Email: aurora@winnipeg.ca Website: www.aurorafamilytherapy.comContinue readingAurora Family Therapy Centre
Family Doctor Finder
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem, it is important to seek help early. It is a good idea to see a doctor to assess your overall health. A doctor can determine if the cause is a physical illness. Be very specific and thorough about what you have been experiencing in […]Continue readingFamily Doctor Finder
Family Dynamics
Family Dynamics provides: Family supports and resource centres Counselling and parenting help Programs for refugee families Contact/Address Information: Address: 401-393 Portage Avenue (Portage Place) Phone: 204-947-1401 Email: info@familydynamics.ca Website: www.familydynamics.caContinue readingFamily Dynamics
Health Links
Health Links is a phone service that provides free health information and advice in your language at any time, day or night. Contact/Address Information: Phone 204-788-8200 to speak with a registered nurseContinue readingHealth Links
Immigrant Women’s Counselling Service
The Immigrant Women’s Counselling Service offers: Counselling for women who face violence or trauma Group counselling on healthy relationships, anger management, parenting, and self-esteem Services available in several languages Contact/Address Information: Address: 200 – 323 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-940-6624 Email: iwcs@mts.netContinue readingImmigrant Women’s Counselling Service
Jewish Child and Family Service
The Jewish Child and Family Service provides: Counseling and mental health support for individuals, couples, and families Services in several languages Fees are on a sliding scale starting at $10/session Contact/Address Information: Address: 123 Doncaster Street Phone: 204-477-7430 Email: jcfs@jcfswinnipeg.org Website: www.jcfswinnipeg.orgContinue readingJewish Child and Family Service
Klinic Community Health Centre
The Klinic Community Health Centre offers: Free community health, education, and counselling services Drop-in counselling available at 545 Broadway and 845 Regent Avenue West only 24 hour crisis telephone help: 204-786-8686 Contact/Address Information: Address: 870 Portage Avenue (Drop-in counselling not available at this location) Phone: 204-784-4090 Website: www.klinic.mb.caContinue readingKlinic Community Health Centre
Language Access Interpreter Services
The Language Access Interpreter Services (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority) offers free interpreter services available in many languages (in-person and over-the-phone. Contact/Address Information: *Access available ONLY through your doctor. Ask your doctor or the receptionist to phone 204-788-8585 Continue readingLanguage Access Interpreter Services
MFL Occupational Health Centre
The MFL Occupational Health Centre is a community health clinic that provides: Information and resources about workplace health and safety Community workshops on workplace health and safety in newcomers’ first language (204-926-7908) Medical care and counseling for injured worker Contact/Address Information: Address: 102-275 Broadway Phone: 204-949-0811 Email: mflohc@mflohc.mb.ca Website: mflohc.mb.caContinue readingMFL Occupational Health Centre