SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Occupational Therapists in this program work with adults recovering from serious mental illness who lack experience or have difficulty with independent living skills such as money management, meal preparation, household and community management, etc. Therapists complete functional assessments and assist individuals to gain independence through developing skills and/or accessing […]Continue readingCommunity Therapy Services Inc.
Social and Recreational
Get Better Together
A program for living better with chronic disease. Get Better Together is a free 6 week program to take control of your health and be better able to: manage pain, start an exercise program, eat well to live well, use medications effectively, deal with fatigue and frustration, increase your energy level, solve problems and meet […]Continue readingGet Better Together
Recreation
The City of Winnipeg Community Services Department provides a variety of recreation, leisure and sports programming throughout Winnipeg. People with a disability or special needs are encouraged to participate in regular programs. For these programs the Department may be able to offer support, such as a leisure attendant or consider a fee waiver if financial […]Continue readingRecreation
Social Activities
Being part of interesting activities and having friends are important. They give us something to care about and add meaning to our lives. The following are some helpful hints in locating activities and finding out the information you need to decide if an activity or club is for you. Gathering Information Local community newspapers (eg. […]Continue readingSocial Activities
YMCA-YWCA Learning and Leisure Centre
This community based program is for adults who have experienced mental illness and require support to attain/maintain recovery and live satisfying lives. Services include a variety of skill building courses and workshops; social activity groups; a family education group; and the opportunity to use the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg health and fitness facilities. Intake is done […]Continue readingYMCA-YWCA Learning and Leisure Centre