Community and Family Wellness Resources
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Sara Riel Foundation - Healing Together: Supporting a Loved One on Their Journey to Recovery
Do you, or someone you know, have a family member who is experiencing substance use or addiction issues... and just don’t know what else you can do?
You can 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.
https://sarariel.ca/courses/healing-together/
Available Sessions:
- December 4 and 11, 2025
- January 8 and 15, 2026
- February 5 and 12, 2026
- March 5 and 12, 2026
New Directions - upcoming training dates
DBT Skills Group Therapy for Teens - Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Access Fort Gary
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy class series
Dates: Tuesday nights, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:15 PM (check-in at 5:15)
Location: Access Fort Garry, 135 Plaza Drive, room 166
Register: e-mail cbtm@umanitoba.ca or online https://cbtm.ca/cbtm-programs/for-adults/
Mindful Living
Tuesdays, starting November 18
9:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Access Fort Garry Mindful Living combines family fun and self-care. Each week includes yoga, free play, circle time, and a gentle story to end the day. Special guest speakers will offer easy, family-friendly tips for healthy living, all in a playful, engaging environment.
Inclusion Winnipeg - a resource for families of students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Training
Leader training essential level 1
Mindful Munchkins
Wednesdays, starting November 19
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Dalhousie School, 262 Dalhousie Drive
Mindful Munchkins helps young children recognize and manage their emotions while building skills in self-regulation, problem-solving, empathy, and positive self-esteem. The program also supports strong, positive parent-child relationships.
Both programs are drop-in and free to attend. Families can register by visiting our website at fgsn.ca and clicking the registration link. I’ve also attached posters for both programs that you are welcome to share.
Fort Garry /St. Norbert Healthy Child Coalition's 2025 Fall Newsletter
Manitoba Shared Health's Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/mental-health-and-wellness-resource-finder/
Zones of Regulation
Easy-to-learn strategies that teach emotional and sensory self-management. Assists students with regulation.
https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities
Yoga for Kids
Resources for kids to learn yoga at their own pace. This is a free app that includes videos, printable resources and materials. Look for this logo in Google Play:
KIDTHINK
Outreach service in Winnipeg that hosts events on mental health topics for students and parents. Focuses on children 5-12 years of age.
https://www.facebook.com/kidthink.ca/
Happy Color
Happy Color is an online kids’ game. It’s playable on all Smartphones or tablets such as an iPad. Activities are designed to calm and relax students of all ages.
Babysitter Training - Friday, November 28, Saturday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 30 In Person 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ($45 per student) Register here
Study Skills Grades 6 to 12 - Saturday, January 10, 2026 In Person 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ($45 per student) Register here
Fall Drop-in Programs - Learn more
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.
Learn to Breathe (APP)
Learning to Breathe (L2B) are mindfulness-based strategies that cultivate wholesome emotions like gratitude and compassion.
Mindshift (APP)
Is anxiety getting in the way of your life? Mindshift CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on cognitive behavioural therapy to help you relax and be mindful.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
Zones of Regulation
Easy to learn strategies that teach emotional and sensory self-management. Assists students with regulation.
https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities
Yoga for Kids (APP)
Resources for kids to learn yoga at their own pace. This is a free app that includes videos, printable resources and materials. Look for this logo in Google Play:
Anxiety Canada
Online resource providing self-help information for individuals on anxiety, anxiety disorders including panic attacks.
Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a non-profit organization supporting those affected by mood disorders. Resources and videos are available.
http://mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/
Teen Mental Health
This website provides extensive resources related to teen mental health. Students will find information, resources, contacts and self-help lines in their areas to reach out.
https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/
Smiling Mind
This is a free mindfulness app developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. The Smiling Mind app is available in the App Store and on Google Play.
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Happy Color
Happy Color is an online kids’ game. It’s playable on all Smartphones or tablets such as iPad. Phone. Activities are designed to calm and relax students of all ages.
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