Community and Family Wellness Resources
- Education and Career Development
- Inclusion Supports
- Mental Health and Emotional Wellness
- Newcomer and Settlement Services
- Online Wellness and Self-Care Tools
- Parenting and Family Support
- Recreation and Physical Activity
Education and Career Development
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness
The Government of Canada offers Canada Student Loan Forgiveness to borrowers who work in eligible occupations in eligible communities. This helps ensure more Canadians get the services they deserve.
Taking Charge
Taking Charge helps single women and parents obtain their mature grade 12 diploma.
Inclusion Supports
Inclusion Winnipeg
Inclusion Winnipeg is a resource for families of students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellness
Jack.org
Jack.org provides lists of national and provincial resources on mental health and/or illness. Jack.org is focused on all young people understanding how to take care of their own mental health.
KIDTHINK
KIDTHINK is an outreach service for children 5 to 12 years old in Winnipeg that hosts events on mental health topics for students and parents.
Manitoba Shared Health Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder
The Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder provides mental health, wellness, and addictions supports and resources for you and those you care about.
Mental Health Literacy
Mental Health Literacy provides extensive resources related to teen mental health. Students will find information, resources, contacts, and self-help lines in their areas to reach out.
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a non-profit organization supporting those affected by mood disorders.
New Directions
New Directions is a Winnipeg-based non-profit organization committed to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds with a variety of needs.
DBT Skills Group Therapy for Teens
DBT Skills Group Therapy for Teens is an in-person skills group for learning how to cope with difficult emotions. The program is offered on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
To register, email nicole.hiebert@newdirections.mb.ca.
DBT Skills Group Therapy for Teens - Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.Sara Riel Inc.
Sara Riel Inc. exists to provide community-based supports to persons who experience issues with mental illness or mental health challenges including substance use disorders and addictions.
SR Training
Join SR Training for our two-evening session interactive workshop designed for families and friends who want to:
- Better understand addiction and their loved one’s behaviours
- Find support and be able to share concerns without judgment
- Learn recovery-focused, compassionate communication styles
- Be able to develop and set clear and respectful boundaries
- Access an ongoing drop-in support group specifically for families
Workshops are the first and second Thursdays of every month, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Week 1: Understanding Addiction and Addressing Behaviours
- Week 2: Compassionate Communication and Recovery Options
- Workshop fee: $70* (includes both sessions light refreshments provided)
* If affordability is a concern, contact any social service agency that you are associated with, and have them contact SR Training to see how they can refer you for “NO-COST” participation.
Newcomer and Settlement Services
Family Dynamics
Family Dynamics provides practical support in times of need, to help you care for your children and each other.
Beginner conversation circle
Date: April 23, 2026 to March 18, 2027
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 584 Pembina Highway, Room 206
This is a great chance to learn new vocabulary, practice speaking English with confidence, and improve your fluency.
Childcare is available by registration only. Childcare is available for evening programs, but there is no childcare available for Monday afternoon sessions. Childcare spaces are limited, so please register early.
Interpretation is available upon request for any of the information sessions.
A light snack is also provided for in-person sessions.
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network is a rights-based organization that provides newcomer parents and primary caregivers with opportunities to develop additional language and parenting skills to build the confidence and independence needed to participate actively in community life, so they may contribute to and share in the benefits of their new communities.
Family Engagement Mentorship for Newcomer Women
Family Engagement Mentorship for Newcomer Women provides opportunities for newcomer women to gain Canadian experience and opportunities to work in areas including as Child Care Assistants, program mentee facilitators, and family resource centre staff in school or community settings.
To register, email or call Chris at cvoss@mosaicnet.ca or (204) 774-7311.
Online Wellness and Self-Care Tools
Happy Color
Happy Color is an online kids’ game with activities designed to calm and relax students of all ages. It’s playable on all smartphones or tablets.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness app developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. It is available in the App Store and on Google Play.
Zones of Regulation
Zones of Regulation are easy-to-learn strategies that teach emotional and sensory self-management.
Parenting and Family Support
Healthy Start
Healthy Start offers pregnancy, baby and parenting information and a friendly place to ask questions. Healthy Start is a charitable organization funded by the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (Public Health Agency of Canada) and Healthy Baby, Government of Manitoba and supported by grants and donations.
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre delivers programs and services designed to empower individuals to enhance relationships within their families and communities.
Recreation and Physical Activity
There are numerous community centres in our neighborhoods that offer recreation opportunities for all ages.
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