Mental Health: Home
Welcome.
Many people contact the Library with questions that relate to mental health. While Library staff cannot and do not provide medical advice, we do our best to connect people with information resources that may help to learn more about mental health topics.
Use this guide to find:
- crisis lines and services
- resources about mental health topics we are frequently asked about
- listings of mental health services in Winnipeg
- information about mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Remember: we are here to help you with your information searching. If you have a question about something not covered by this guide please be in touch.
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Ask Us!Answering questions is what we do.
We can help you find quick facts, offer reading suggestions, provide answers to research questions, and more. If we don't have the answer we will direct you to appropriate resources.
LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY
CALL 9-1-1
Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019
Adult Mobile Crisis Service and Mental Health Crisis Response Centre (24/7)
204-940-1781
817 Bannatyne Avenue
Hope for Wellness Line, for Indigenous Peoples (24/7)
1-855-242-3310
chat online at: hopeforwellness.ca
Manitoba Province-Wide Domestic Abuse Crisis Line (24/7)
1-877-977-0007
or Text (only) 204-792-5302
or 204-805-6682
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7)
1-877-435-7170
Youth Crisis Line / Youth Mobile Crisis Teams (24/7)
For youth under age 21 and their families
204-949-4777 or 1-888-383-2776
National Residential School Crisis Line (24/7)
1-866-925-4419
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+People Support Line (24/7)
1-844-413-6649
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Mental Health Crisis and Non-Crisis Regional ContactsSOURCE: Manitoba Government
Find Mental Health Services
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Mental Health Resource Guide for Winnipeg, 23nd Edition, 2020
This 23rd edition is the most recent version of the Guide. It lists hundreds of different resources. Examples: cirsis resources, housing, employment, income assistance, addictions, counselling, recreation options and more.
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Service Navigation Hub"At CMHA, our specialists are available to to help all Manitobans find the best type of care or service to match their needs."
SOURCE: Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba and Winnipeg Division
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CRISIS SUPPORT LINES AND SERVICESSource: various, compiled by Winnipeg Public Library (WPL). Updated: December, 2020 by WPL.
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FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTERS AND SERVICESSource: various, compiled by Winnipeg Public Library (WPL). Updated: December, 2020 by WPL.
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WINNIPEG OUTREACH NETWORK RESOURCE GUIDE
Source: Winnipeg Outreach Network via End Homelessness Winnipeg. Updated: December, 2020
Summary: this guide shares many crisis and other community supports, include a map of key services.
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Find harm reduction supplies and services
SOURCE: Street Connections
SUMMARY: Use this map to find:
•STI/HIV testing
•Needle distribution
•Safer-use crack kits
•Free condoms
•Needle drop-off
•Naxolone kits
•Pregnancy tests
•Safer-use meth kits / bubble pipes
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POSTERS - 211 MANITOBA
Summary: Download posters in English and French promoting 211 Manitoba.
Government Departments and Key Organizations
These government departments and commissions, and non-profit organizations provide services, research and education about a wide range of mental health concerns.
Organizations or services that focus on certain specific mental health topics are listed on other pages of this guide.