Community and Family Wellness Resources
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Healthy Start
Do you have a baby? Or are you pregnant? Healthy Start offers pregnancy, baby and parenting information. A friendly place to ask questions. Learn about delicious healthy snack options. Ask a dietitian, nurse and outreach staff questions.
Learn more here: Healthy Start
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.
Edge Career Program
The EDGE Career Program is now recruiting for the April 2026 intake (287 participants).
Please help us spread the word – your referrals make a difference! Feel free to forward this email to your network.
The EDGE Career Program helps individuals build skills, gain work experience and secure meaningful, long-term employment.
Upcoming Information Sessions
- Tues, March 24 @ 9:30 AM
- Thurs, March 26 @ 1:30 PM
Those interested need to click below:
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network
Bounce Back and Thrive (online)
Bounce Back and Thrive is a resiliency program for parents with children under eight years of age. This program helps parents build skills that increase their capacity to role model resilience in their daily interactions with their children. To register, please email Gabriela at ggalli@mosaicnet.ca
Fridays, January 16 to March 20 mornings 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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.
Family Dynamics
Family Dynamics has several programs available throughout April 2026.
Education
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: 584 Pembina Highway, Room 206 or via Zoom
This session will provide valuable information on navigating university and college education pathways, understanding available financial resources and supports, and exploring employment possibilities.
Budgeting
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 584 Pembina Highway, Room 206 or via Zoom
This session will be beneficial as you will learn more on how to stay out of debt, manage financial emergencies, and build skills to make wise financial decisions.
Health navigation
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: 584 Pembina Highway, Room 206 or via Zoom
Learn how the health system in Canada works. What is urgent care, emergency and walk-in, how to find a doctor, how to use medical apps on your device, and so much more.
Parenting in a new culture
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 584 Pembina Highway, Room 206 or via Zoom
Through the session, you will learn how to build a strong relationship with your child, and ideas for effective discipline for different development stages.
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.
Linden Woods Community Centre
We are happy to let the community know that spring program registrations open on February 15th. This spring we have the following programs to offer:
For Children/Youth:
- Mini-Soccer (ages 4 to 8)
- Youth Outdoor Soccer (ages 9 to 18)
- Winnipeg Minor Basketball (ages 7 to 18)
- Intro-to-Sports Programs (Badminton, Volleyball, Pickleball, and Dodgeball)
- Spring Break Nerf Parties (4 Sessions)
- Giggling Ivorys Music Sessions for Newborn to 6 years
For Adults/Seniors:
- Line Dancing – Level 1
- Line Dancing – Level 2
- Improve your Balance Yoga
- Chair Yoga
- Gentle Yoga
- Flow & Stretch Yoga
Please see www.lindenwoodscc.com for more details.
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:
- February 5 and 12, 2026
- March 5 and 12, 2026
New Directions
Upcoming training dates
Circle of Security Parent Group
Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (VIRTUAL- eight sessions)
February 11th - April 1st
To register - (431) 317-5600 (press 1)
Making Sense of Teens Parent Group
Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (IN-PERSON - six sessions)
February 10th - April 17th
To register - (431) 317-5600 (press 1)
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/
Inclusion Winnipeg - a resource for families of students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Fort Garry /St. Norbert Healthy Child Coalition's Newsletter
Manitoba Shared Health's Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/mental-health-and-wellness-resource-finder/
Taking Charge - helping single women and parents obtain their mature grade 12
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.
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre 
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/
Anxiety Canada
Online resource providing self-help information for individuals on anxiety, anxiety disorders including panic attacks.
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
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/
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