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
Services and Resources for Newcomers and Refugees
While moving to a different country may be exciting for some, for others it can produce unpleasant thoughts and feelings like confusion, fear, sadness, loneliness and anger.
If you or a loved one are dealing with an existing health problem or having a difficult time adjusting to your new surroundings, you are not alone, help is available. Our goal is to provide information on the resources you need to face and overcome these challenges.
This section contains information regarding health services, counselling, crisis supports, employment, education, housing, legal assistance, and more. Our hope is that you and those important to you are able to have and enjoy the kind of life you want to live.
A Woman’s Place
A Woman’s Place provides: Legal services for women who are in or leaving abusive relationships Free legal services with short waiting times (within one week) Help to find housing, clothing, and/or furniture Contact/Address Information: Address: 200-323 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-940-6624 Website: www.norwestcoop.ca/mind-spirit/a-womans-place/Continue readingA Woman’s Place
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
Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute
The Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute: Offers Sewing Training Program Provides Employment Referral Service Offers English Conversation Support Group Moms’ and Tots’ Program Contact/Address Information: Address: 201-61 Juno St Phone: 204-943-8539 Website: www.cmwi.caContinue readingCanadian Muslim Women’s Institute
Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS)
Community Financial Counselling Services provide: Free help with financial problems Financial education and help with budgeting Contact/Address Information: Address: 516-294 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-989-1900 Website: www.debthelpmanitoba.comContinue readingCommunity Financial Counselling Services (CFCS)
Community Legal Education Association (CLEA)
The Community Legal Education Association provides: Free law phone-in and Lawyer Referral Program (204-943-2305) Information about laws and legal services Assistance to help people understand the law Contact/Address Information: Address: 205-414 Graham Avenue Phone: 204-943-2382 Website: www.communitylegal.mb.caContinue readingCommunity Legal Education Association (CLEA)
Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
Employment and Income Assistance services: Gives financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families Help people get back to work by providing supports for employment Contact/Address Information: Address: 111 Rorie Street Phone: 204-948-4000 Email: csd@gov.mb.ca Website: www.gov.mb.ca/jec/eiaContinue readingEmployment and Income Assistance (EIA)
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