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RESOURCE GUIDE
FORT GARRY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
1 POINT ROAD 2 PARKER 3 BEAUMONT 4 WILDWOOD 5 BROCKWOOD 6 BUFFALO 7 LINDEN WOODS 8 CRESCENT PARK 9 MAYBANK 10 CHEVRIER 11 WEST FORT GARRY INDUSTRIAL 12 PEMBINA STRIP 13 LINDEN RIDGE 14 AGASSIZ 15 WHYTE RIDGE 16 WAVERLEY HEIGHTS 17 MONTCALM 18 UNIVERSITY 19 WAVERLEY WEST 20 FORT RICHMOND 21 FAIRFIELD PARK 22 RICHMOND WEST 23 CLOUTHIER DRIVE 24 ST. NORBERT 25 RICHMOND LAKES 26 LA BARRIERE 27 PARC LA SALLE 28 TRAPPISTES 29 TURNBULL DRIVE 30 PERAULT
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The resource guide was originally developed and produced for the Fort Garry Community Network by a Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Development Volunteer Assistant.
Network partners have continued to update the guide to share information.
FORT GARRY COMMUNITY NETWORK
WHO WE ARE
The Network is comprised of child and youth servicing organizations, family support agencies, senior services and faith communities. Government and education sectors are also represented.
OUR MISSION
“WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF
CHILDREN, YOUTH, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES.”
MEMBERSHIP
The Network meets the third Thursday in the months of September, November, January, March and May from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Southlands Community Church (85 Keslar Rd.) in Richmond West. There are sub-committees of the Network that meet regularly.
For more information visit their website at: www.fortgarrycommunitynetwork.ca
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FAMILIES
Children (Ages 0-6) 4
Youth (Up to 12 Years of Age) 8
Youth (Ages 12-17) 10
Youth (17+) 13
Youth Serving Organizations
Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) 15
Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY) 18
Parenting 21
AREA Nursery Schools 23
AREA Child Care Facilities 24
AREA Public Schools 28
Independent Schools 31 WOMEN’S RESOURCES/SERVICES 32 ABORIGNAL GROUPS / SERVICES 34 NEWCOMER SERVICES 37 SENIORS 42 ADULT LEARNING 49 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 52 SERVICE CANADA 55 RECREATION & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 56 PLACES OF WORSHIP 64 COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES 67
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Children (Ages 0-6)
HEALTH LINKS/INFO SANTÉ HEALTHY START FOR MOM AND ME For general health information call: Healthy Child Manitoba / Healthy Start / WRHA 204-788-8200 (available 24 hours) Trinity United Church - 933 Summerside Ave. BREASTFEEDING HOTLINE Contact Information: For breastfeeding support call: Healthy Start at: 204-949-5350 204-788-8667 (available 24 hours) An informative and practical drop-in program during pregnancy and after the FORT GARRY / RIVER HEIGHTS baby is born up to age one year. Milk program for mom BREASTFEEDING DROP-IN, FREE child minding onsite and snacks Access Fort Garry: 135 Plaza Drive
Meet with other breastfeeding moms OFFERED EVERY 2ND THURSDAY FROM 1:30 TO 3:30 P.M.
Get help with breastfeeding problems
Ask infant/child development questions INFANT NUTRITION CLASSES, WRHA
Weigh your baby Nutrition class for mothers with infants
Wednesdays - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (except holidays) approximately 3-4 months of age. Offered once a month. For more information or to book an appoint- ment for individual consultation call: For more information and registration call: 204-940-2313 Access Fort Garry at: 204-940-2313
LA LECHE LEAGUE WEIGH YOUR BABY, WRHA
Breastfeeding information and support. A scale to weigh your baby is located at Monthly meetings in Winnipeg South, 3rd Access Fort Garry: 135 Plaza Drive Tuesday of each month. Please tell the receptionist you would like to Contact Phone: 204-257-3509 weigh your baby and she will show you to the Website: http://www.lllc.ca/ room. The scale is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except holidays) Please note you will not be able to see a nurse at this time, but are welcome to call your Public Health Nurse if you have any questions or con- cerns.
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Children (Ages 0 - 6)
ONLINE EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PARENT RESOURCES
Information: 204-945-0776 CARING FOR KIDS Intake: 204-945-0776 www.caringforkids.cps.ca Subsidy: 204-945-0286 Child health and well being information devel- Information, daycare lists, and subsidy oped by Canadian Paediatric Society. application forms available at: MANITOBA IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES www.gov.mb.ca/childcare www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/div/ schedules.html
ONLINE CHILD CARE REGISTRY Recommended immunizations for Manitobans
The ONLINE CHILD CARE REGISTRY will make MANITOBA PARENT ZONE applying for and filling child care spaces faster and more efficient for everyone. www.manitobaparentzone.ca
The registry will help child care providers Parenting and child development information. better manage their waiting lists and notify POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM (TRIPLE P) parents as soon as spaces come up. Par- www.manitobatriplep.ca ents and providers can update their con- Positive approaches to raising children. tact and service information regularly. Par- ents can use the new registry to put their names on several waiting lists, without losing KINDERGARTEN HERE WE COME their priority on any of the existing lists. (KHWC) To access this service, visit the following A FREE, half-day per week, program offered to Government of Manitoba webpage: 4 and 5 year olds in the year prior to www.gov.mb.ca/fs/parentupdate/ Kindergarten entry. This program is available to index.html all families in the PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION Space is limited. For more information, contact: Phone: 204-488-1767 ext. 1259 E-mail: [email protected] OR Visit their website at: www.pembinatrails.ca
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Children (Ages 0-6)
LITERACY LINKS WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY
A FREE home visit program in the summer PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS: before school entry focusing on providing . Fort Garry Library families with ideas and activities to support the bridge to formal literacy. Available in all 1360 Pembina Hwy. school communities. Phone: 204-986-4918 For more information, contact: . Pembina Trail Library
E-mail: [email protected] 2724 Pembina Hwy. Phone: 204-986-4369 KIDS SPOT PLAY CENTRE Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library Waverley Fellowship Baptist Church- Free family programs are offered at all branch- 2171 Waverley St. es of Winnipeg such as Baby Rhyme Time, Time Indoor play area for children under age 5 with for Twos, Story Time, Family Literacy Fun Days, caregivers; Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 and special events and performances. Pre- a.m., closed holidays; Open September to school programs feature stories, rhymes and May; Donation suggested $3.00 per child, songs, often based on a popular theme. children under age 1 are free; bring your own [Pick up At The Library or visit us online for snacks. NO nut products please. program listings. All programs are free to For more information contact: 204-261-8013 attend. Some require registration.]
Website: www.mywaverley.com Drop in to browse and borrow books for all ages, magazines, movies and music, dual- language picture books or to use a computer or Wi-Fi. Visit us online for free downloadable eBooks and read-along picture books too. Tour and presentations on library resources available to groups.
LIBRARY CARDS ARE FREE TO ANYONE LIVING IN WINNIPEG .
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Children (Ages 0 - 6)
Parent/Child Programs for you and your Program locations child to enjoy together! The Coalition funds programs geared toward Richmond Kings Family Centre Richmond Kings Community Centre families with children birth to age 6 years. The- 666 Silverstone Ave. *NEW* se drop–in programs are FREE for parents and children to attend together. Our North Fort Garry –Jumping Gym Time programs offer families an opportunity to Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, lower level participate in an assortment of activities that may include: circle & rhyme time, story time, Parc la Salle Family Centre a healthy snack, access to parenting tip Parc la Salle School, 190 Houde Dr. sheets, free play time and a book lending library. Ryerson Family Centre Ryerson School, 10 Ryerson Ave.
Theme programs offered: Special Speakers, Waverley Heights Family Centre Tales for Tots, Alphabet Soup, March into Waverley Heights Community Centre, Music, Rock & Read, Raising a Healthy Eater, 1885 Chancellor Dr. Handle with Care and Little Chefs (Please note: Wiggle, Giggle & Munch - Evening Program Theme programming is occasionally offered at alternate RHG Bonnycastle School, locations.) 1100 Chancellor Dr. website: www.fgsn.ca https://www.facebook.com/ Wiggle, Giggle & Munch—Summer Program FortGarryStNorbertHealthyChildCoalition/ Trinity United Church, 933 Summerside Ave Or contact the Initiative Coordinator email : [email protected] Access Centre (Coordinator’s office) call : 204-299-1600 135 Plaza Drive
CPEF—Centre de la Petite Enfance et de la Famille Les Centres de la Petite Enfance et de la Famille (CPEF) offrent des programmes et des services pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire et leur famille.
C’est un endroit où les parents et les enfants âgés de 0-6 ans peuvent venir passer du temps ensemble. Nos services et programmes visent à répondre aux besoins des enfant francophones, dans toutes les dimensions de leur développement.
Visitez le CPEF Noël-Ritchot au 45, avenue de la Digue à Saint-Norbert.
Pour plus d’informations, téléphonez au 204-805-1195 rendez-vous au site web suivant : cpefmb.org
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Youth (Up to 12 Years of Age)
CITY OF WINNIPEG YOUTH SERVICES WAVERLEY YOUTH
Waverley Fellowship Baptist church - 2171 Waverley St. (at Bison Drive) YOUTH ACTION CENTRES are great places to Jr. and Sr. high school students meet every participate in activities including sports, games, other week for events on Friday and Saturday crafts and special events. evenings. Admission is FREE For more information contact: 204-261-8013
Ongoing Sites: WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY Bairdmore School SCHOOL AGED PROGRAMS: 700 Bairdmore Blvd. Ages: 12-18 years . Fort Garry Library - 1360 Pembina Hwy. Friday: 7-10p.m. Phone: 204-986-4918 General Byng School . Pembina Trail Library - 2724 Pembina Hwy. 1250 Beaumont St. Ages: 11-18 Phone: 204-986-4369 Friday - 7–9:30p.m. Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library
École St. Norbert Immersion Free programs are offered throughout 900 Sainte Théresè Ave. Winnipeg Public Library including book clubs, Ages: 10-13 gaming, crafts and special events. Friday: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. [Pick up At The Library or visit us online for program listings. All programs are free to SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE attend. Some require registration.] FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 311 Drop in to browse and borrow books, maga- zines, movies and music, or to use a computer or WiFi. Visit us online for free online down- loadable eBooks, online databases for home- work help, and more. Tours and presentations on library resources available to groups.
LIBRARY CARDS ARE FREE TO ANYONE LIVING IN WINNIPEG.
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Office of the CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE
The Office of the Children’s Advocate is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. We are here to represent the rights, interests and viewpoints of children and youth throughout Manitoba who are receiving, or should be receiving, services under The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act. For more information contact: Phone: 204-948-7440 E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit their website at: http://www.childrensadvocate.mb.ca/
SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY FRONTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS INFORMATION CENTRE (SWFIC) FOR LITERACY Call to request a tutor for your school aged 800 Point Rd. (Agency office located in the lower child, reading circles and homework clubs. level of Fort Garry United church) For more information contact: 204-253-7993 South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers programs to help students build life skills and develop responsibility. PHONE LINES FOR
Ready Set Solo! (home alone skills) for stu- Resources, Referrals and Information: dents age 11 and up along with their par- ent(s)* AIDS/STI Information Line: 204-945-2437
Basics for Babysitters for students aged 12 Gay, lesbian, Bisexual Info Line: and up* 204-284-5208 Student Study Skills for students in grades 5 to 9 Kids Help Phone Line: 1-800-668-6868 Information and registration available online at Manitoba Suicide Line: 1-877-435-7170 www.swfic.org or by phone 204-284-9311
*Please note that in Manitoba a child must be age 12 to stay at home alone or to babysit
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Youth (Ages 12 - 17)
Our schedule is subject to change. To see our current schedule please visit our website at: Our Mission http://www.bgcwinnipeg.ca/clubs/ryerson-club To provide a safe, supportive place where _ Our culturally diverse Club is open for youth ages 6- children and youth can experience new oppor- 18 with the age groups divided into different tunities, overcome barriers, build positive time slots throughout the evening. In our Club, we relationships and develop confidence and skills have a multipurpose room, kitchen, playground, and for life. access to Ryerson School's gymnasium and an out- door skating rink during the winter months. Regular For more information contact: 204-982-4940 activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, cul- Website: http://www.bgcwinnipeg.ca/ ture days, computers, field trips, homework help, cooking, and more. DALHOUSIE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB _ Children and youth are encouraged to pre-register for Dalhousie Elementary School -262 Dalhousie Dr. enhanced programs that run outside of drop in All our activities are free! times. Enhanced programs include activities such Open to Grades 3-6 Tuesdays and Thursdays as basketball, flag football, Girls Night Out, Power 3:30-5:15pm during the school year. Up! educational program and more. Our schedule is subject to change. To see our current schedule please visit our website at http://www.bgcwinnipeg.ca/clubs/dalhousie- club
Our culturally diverse Club runs out of Dalhousie FORT GARRY SPECIAL NEEDS Elementary School. We have access to a gym, multipurpose room and play- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ground. Regular activities include arts and Every day 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., provides leisure, crafts, sports, games, field trips, sciences, cooking, and more. recreation and social activities for special _ Children are encouraged to pre-register for needs students (13-21 years) whose parents Enhanced Programs that run outside of drop require after school support. in times. Enhanced programs include Mad Science, Girls Night Out, soccer, basketball, 2 Locations Kids in the Kitchen. Fort Garry Area RYERSON BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Vincent Massey Collegiate 577 Dalhousie Dr. (Behind Ryerson Elementary 975 Dowker Ave School in the Richmond Kings Community Cen- tre building) Fort Richmond Area For more information contact: 204-269-1570 Trailblazers for Life Choices INC All our activities are free! Unit 7—1325 Markham Road ® Open to Grades 1-6: 3:20pm-5:00pm Monday to Friday during the school year. ® Open to Grades 7-12: 6:00-8:00pm Monday For more information contact the to Friday during the school year. Downtown Y at: 204-953-7311 We operate during the day during July and August.
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Youth (Ages 12 - 17)
YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (YCSS) . Fort Garry Library - 1360 Pembina Hwy. Intake is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To access this services contact: 204-949-4777 Phone: 204-986-4918 . Pembina Trail Library - 2724 Pembina Hwy. Provides community-based crisis intervention services for youth (under 18) and their families. Phone: 204-986-4369 YCSS offers a range of quick, accessible services Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library to children, youth and families in crisis. Examples of some of the issues that we respond to Free programs for teens are offered throughout include: Winnipeg Public Library including Youth Adviso- ry Councils, book clubs, gaming, crafts and mental health concerns special events. Check out the booked website self-harming and thoughts of suicide for events, reading lists and more at: difficulties with coping traumatic events wpl-teens.winnipeg.ca parent/child conflict Pick up At The Library or visit us online for pro- YCSS is a partnership between Macdonald Youth Ser- gram listings. All programs are free to attend. vices, Marymound, Project Neecheewam and Ma Mawi Some require registration. Drop in to browse Wi Chi Itata Centre and borrow books, magazines, movies and TEEN CLINICS music, or to use a computer or WiFi. Visit us Corydon Primary Care Teen Clinic online for free online downloadable eBooks, 1001 Corydon Ave. online databases for homework help, and Offers full primary health care and reproductive more. Tours and presentations on library health services to the young men and women. resources available to groups. LIBRARY CARDS ARE Phone: 204-453-TEEN (8336) FREE TO ANYONE LIVING IN WINNIPEG. .Drop-in for all youth 21 and under Times: SUCCESSFUL TEEN PARENTING Wednesdays: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 891 St. Mary’s Rd. - For more information & locations of other teen clinics in Winnipeg, visit Good News Fellowship Church our website at teenclinic.ca (Fort Garry and St. Vital) A support group for young moms up to the age FRONTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR LITERACY of 23. Mentorship available, childcare provided, and possible transportation. Call to request a tutor for your school aged child, reading circles and homework clubs. Wednesday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact: For more information contact: 204-254-1124 204-253-7993
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Youth (Ages 12 - 17)
TEEN TALK, a program operated by KLINIC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE. The site has comprehensive information about sexual and reproductive health, mental health, healthy relationships, substance use and FASD. The site also has information on our Peer Support training program and a ‘Youth Corner’ where youth can contribute their own art and stories. The site also explains and promotes youth-friendly resources in Mani- toba, including teen clinics. For more information contact: Teen Talk - Klinic Community Health Centre Phone: 204-784-4010 E-mail: [email protected]
SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY Office of the CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE INFORMATION CENTRE (SWFIC) Represents the rights, interests and viewpoints of children and youth throughout Manitoba 800 Point Rd. (Agency office located in the lower who are receiving, or should be receiving, level of fort Garry United church) services under The Child and Family Services South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Act and The Adoption Act. offers programs to help students build life skills For more information contact: 204-948-7440 and develop responsibility.
Ready Set Solo! (home alone skills) for stu- dents age 11 and up along with their parent PHONE LINES FOR (s)* Resources, Referrals and Information
Basics for Babysitters for students aged 12 and up* AIDS/STI Information Line: 204-945-2437 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Info Line: Student Study Skills for students in grades 5 to 9 204-284-5208
Information and registration available online at Kids Help Phone Line: 1-800-668-6868 www.swfic.org or by phone 204-284-9311 Manitoba Suicide Line: 1-877-435-7170
*Please note that in Manitoba a child must be age Klinic Crisis Line: 204-949-4777 12 to stay at home alone or to babysit
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Youth (17+)
Y.E.S. MANITOBA INC.
FREE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR MANITOBANS 16-29
MANITOBA YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Located at 614 - 294 Portage Ave. (MYVOP), an initiative of VOLUNTEER MANITOBA, Y.E.S supplies information regarding career strives to motivate, assist and engage development, training and labour market as Manitoba youth, 13 – 30 years of age, in well as available community resources. becoming involved citizens through a Services include employment coaching; skills commitment to volunteerism. Their website transfer, whether one-on-one or through provides a comprehensive database of current workshops; direct marketing; client advocacy volunteer opportunities that suit the interests of services, as well as, community presentations. youth. For more information contact: 204-987-8661 MANITOBA WORKINFONET - YOUTH Hours:
This is a webpage of the MANITOBA WORKINFONET Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. website, which is a non-profit, charitable Website: organization that hosts a family of web sites http://www.youthemploymentservices.com/ which acts as an Internet directory that provides information on different aspects of the Manitoba labour market. These web sites CAREER DESINATION: MANITOBA connect you to the most up to date CAREER DESTINATION: MANITOBA is an innovative information on employment, learning, and non-profit community-based solution to the career planning in Manitoba. skills shortages of Manitoba. Its mission is to Visit their webpage at: help meet the human resource needs of http://mb.workinfonet.ca/youth/mbyouth Manitoba's growing economic sectors and show our youth how to achieve their potential YOUTH CANADA in Manitoba by engaging them in online exploration of Manitoba's workplaces and Youth.gc.ca is all about helping youth 15 - 30 educational pathways. years of age. Whether you need a hand Visit their website at: careerdestination.mb.ca finding a job or would like to start your own busi- ness, it is all here at your fingertips. You will also find information ranging from health and edu- cation programs to sports and cultural activi- ties.
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MB4YOUTH
MB4YOUTH works closely with youth, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, provincial departments, and other levels of government to accomplish two main goals: 1. To work with prospective employers to facilitate the hiring of students and youth up to age 29 by providing internships, grants, job referrals, mentorship and bursary opportunities, and wage incentives. MB4Youth delivers over 20 employment programs. To be the single source of information for all youth programs and services offered by the Government of Manitoba. MB4Youth would like to make it easier for youth to access over 200 provincial programs and services through the OpportunitiesMB web portal. For more information, call us at 204-945-3556 (in Winnipeg) or toll free 1-800-282-8069, ext. 3556. Location and postal information: 310-800 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4
STEP SERVICES
STEP Services is the official student employment placement service for the Government of Manitoba. STEP assists students (up to age 29) find full and part-time jobs with government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. Part-time (Fall/Spring) and Full-time (Summer) work is available throughout Manitoba in both indoor office settings and outdoor work environments. Register online at: www.studentjobs.mb.ca
NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER ONLINE, CONTACT STEP SERVICES AT 204-945-3556 FOR ASSISTANCE.
It’s all here in Manitoba. Get connected to services and pro- Join us to discuss topics affecting the South grams available throughout the End and build our community. We meet on province. Access information, Friday’s at 6pm @ the St. Vital Church at 1629 jobs, education and training, Pembina Hwy. For more information email student aid, housing and rental options, and so much more. [email protected] or visit our FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN Facebook page MANITOBA, AND BE PART OF IT. “Meet me at the Bell Tower—South End”. OUR OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE.
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Macdonald Youth Services (MYS)
MISSION STATEMENT: MYS fosters hope and opportunities to empower children, youth and families throughout Manitoba to grow and heal through safe, caring, respectful and collaborative relationships.
YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR YOUTH (PAY)
Located at 161 Mayfair Ave. Located at 100 - 555 Broadway Ave. The Youth Resource Centre / Shelter offers For more information contact: short-term, overnight, emergency shelter to Phone: 204-949-4834 eight youth ages 12 to 17 years of age per E-mail: [email protected] night. Beds are assigned on a first come first Website: www.mys.mb.ca serve basis every night. Crisis intervention Youth participating in the program will work counselling, food, hygiene needs, shower, within a team alongside volunteer Mentors/ clothes and case management are all services Helpers and staff on community service/ offered to youth accessing a shelter bed. volunteer projects. The Youth Resource Centre / Shelter also offers Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY) assists youth referral, advocacy, resources, information and in successfully completing community service, short term basic needs services to youth ages assessing and developing their life, education, 12 to 20 years of age on a walk-in basis. and/or employment skills and being positively For more information contact: involved in the community through Phone: 204-477-1804 individualized case planning/management. Youth will gain confidence and independence E-mail: [email protected] as they participate in community service, Website: www.mys.mb.ca education/employment preparation and/or life-skill development and recreation events.
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Macdonald Youth Services (MYS)
COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORT PROJECT (CSSP)
Youth who have court-ordered community service work and are identified as high-risk of not completing their hours, or have previously been unsuccessful at completing their hours, are referred to the program for extra support and supervision. Youth work in a supported team (mentors and staff) at various locations in the city such as Winnipeg Harvest, The Winnipeg Humane Society and Riverview Health Centre.
FINE OPTION / YOUTH POSITIVELY INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY (YPIC) COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDERS Manitoba Justice contracts with Macdon-
ald Youth Services via PAY, to provide a This program provides an opportunity for Community Resource Centre for youth and youth between the ages of 12-20 to be adults with fines and/or court ordered involved in positive programming. This pro- community service. PAY staff register, ject came about as a result of youth inter- monitor and provide placement and est. The evening programming is provided resources to these clients as they work to in hopes of preventing involvement or complete their community service. In most re-involvement in the criminal justice system. instances, clients with Fine Option/ This is made possible due to a partnership Community Service Orders are placed with Riverview Health Centre and Fort external to PAY (in other community organi- Rouge School. zations).
MENTORS/HELPERS TRAINING AND SUPPORT (MTS) PROJECT
The MTS Project is dedicated to the development of Adult Mentors/Helpers (volunteers 18 and older) to adequately and effectively provide service to youth at- risk who come to PAY for a vari- ety of reasons. The MTS Project focuses on preparing Mentors/Helpers to build healthy, trusting and safe relationships with youth and to prepare them for handling issues and supporting youth as they develop their skills and work towards their goals.
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Macdonald Youth Services (MYS)
LIFE TRAIN PROGRAM YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION SYSTEM (YCSS) The Life Train Program is a community-based, preventative program that provides support to INTAKE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS/DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. adult participants (18–29 years of age). Through the program, youth develop life skills, To access the Youth Crisis Stabilization System pre-employment, job search and self-advocacy (YCSS), please call: 204-949-4777 skills. Youth also receive assistance with career YCSS is an inter-sectoral, inter-agency service planning, exploring training and upgrading that includes: opportunities. Based on individual need, participants are offered Intake support in accessing resources related to basic Mobile Crisis Teams (MCT) needs including medical, legal issues, Child and
Brief Therapy Team (BTT) Family Service issues, housing rights and responsibilities and employment and income Clinical Follow-up Facilitation (CFF) assistance. Other parts of the service, provided by partner agencies, include: In partnership with SEED Winnipeg and United Way, Life Train offers the Asset Building Program. Home-based Crisis Intervention Services The Asset Building Program provides individuals (HBCIS) with the opportunity to save money and learn Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU) about money management. The program Youth Emergency Education Services (YEES) matches three dollars for every dollar saved by
the participant. At the end of the program, partic- Crises are referred to the MCT, which is a ipants have the potential to save up to $1,000. community response team responsible for This money can be used to purchase an asset that will help the individual improve their quality of delivering services to children adolescents and life. To earn the matched dollars, participants are their families, when crisis services are required. required to attend a money management training The BTT is a multi-disciplinary team that provides session one night a week for ten weeks. To time limited, solution focused treatment qualify, individuals must be considered low addressing the issues and events that lead up income. to a crisis. Youth are referred to the program through their EIA worker or can be a self-referral. For more information contact: Phone: 204-949-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mys.mb.ca
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Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)
RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH (RaY)
“TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH WHAT THEY NEED, ON THEIR TERMS, TO BETTER THEIR LIVES.” Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) works with street-entrenched and homeless youth up to the age of 29.
Office Hours:
DROP-IN / RESOURCE CENTRE Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 125 Sherbrook St. Programming and Basic Needs Services:
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B5 Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 204-783-5617 Drop-in Hours:
Monday to Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday to Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MENTAL HEALTH:
The Mental Health Outreach Worker supports youth with issues related to mental health and HEALTH CLINIC: co-occurring disorders.
RaY offers acute and long-term health care ADDICTION: through the on-site RaY Health Clinic. The Addictions Support Worker will help clients The Nurse Practitioner is available to discuss a to understand their needs and what resources wide range of health issues as well as make are available to them. RaY also provides them referrals to specialists. The nurse accepts drop-ins, appointments, and regular visits. with a continuum of care before and after their treatment process. Health Clinic hours: DROP-IN COUNSELLING: Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. RaY offers drop-in counselling to youth who are looking for an open, friendly, non-judgemental Wednesday: ear to listen to their personal and confidential 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. issues. The Mental Health worker provides it daily as needed on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)
The outreach team provides youth with The drop-in centre, located at 125 Sherbrook information, resources and options in an Street, is open during daytime hours with a effort to improve their quality of life and number of staff ready to respond to the needs of any youth who walk through the doors. reduce the harms associated with a life on the streets. Available services include:
Street Outreach Hours: Youth Food Bank Monday to Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (available to youth under the age of 18) Free Clothing and Linens Bank
Free Hygiene Bank stocked with toiletries and feminine hygiene products
Free condoms RaY's housing department supports youth in ac- cessing suitable and affordable housing and Connect 2 phone message service related resources. The mandate is to meet Free laundry youth needs with regards to emergency shelter, Showers housing and independent living through the provision of information and options. Pet Food/Supplies RaY researches affordable, available, youth Lunch Meal Monday to Friday at 1:00 p.m. friendly housing and updates the Winnipeg Friends for Pets spay & neutering program Rental Network website regularly. (Winnipeg Humane Society)
Winnipeg Rental Network website: Referrals http://www.winnipegrentnet.ca/
Program staff work alongside participants to overcome their barriers, identify their goals, seek out training opportunities, find supported work placements where youth can learn, and empower youth who never realized how much they have to offer. For further information contact: 204-783-5617
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Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)
RaY provides trained advocates to assist youth who are attempting to navigate their way through a myriad of complicated and intimi- dating systems. RaY’s advocates will speak on behalf of an individual until they are comforta- forRaY is RaY’s latest youth employment training ble speaking for themselves, ensuring that their program and new social enterprise initiative. rights are being taken care of. RaY’s THEY SELL LOW-COST AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND advocates are comfortable in a number of HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE COMMUNITY. areas including Employment and Income Assistance, Justice, Legal, Education, Child and Hours of operation: Family Services, Health and any other system Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. that affects street-involved youth. www.rayinc.ca/forray
RaY opens every weekday, Monday to Friday, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Drop-In. Evening drop-in is Mondays and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Once the doors open, a hot meal is served free of charge. You are welcome to eat, use the computers, play a game, book an appointment with a department or simply relax. How and what you access at RaY is entirely up to you.
Non drop-in access is available Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and again from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for appointments, advocacy, counselling, training, etc.
THERE IS ONLY ONE REAL RULE AT RAY: RESPECT– RESPECT YOURSELF, THE STAFF, THE BUILDING AND THE YOUTH.
PLEASE LEAVE THE STREET ON THE STREET.
RaY’s programs exist to work around you. However, many services require appointments which must be booked in advance but the process can begin by coming into Drop-In.
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Parenting
CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM COORDINATED RESPONSE NETWORK (TRIPLE P) (ANCR) The POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM is a helpful, practical approach to raising children that focuses on the positive. Triple P uses strong, nurturing relationships, good communication
and positive attention to help children develop.
Website: www.manitobatriplep.ca CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS COORDINATED
RESPONSE NETWORK is generally the first point of contact with the Child and Family Services Staffed by trained Triple P counsellors, the system. We seek to bridge the gap and phone line will provide Manitoba parents with provide support and services to families and free, confidential parenting support based on children to ensure the safety of children. Our the Triple P Positive Parenting Program holistic approach provides the anchor for families who benefit from the stability and support our agencies offer. The Child and Family ANCR Network is ac- cessible round-the-clock to handle emer- gency and non-emergency calls. ManitobaParentZone.ca is a made-in-Manitoba website designed to provide parents with Phone: 204-944-4200 trusted resources and information to help them Fax: 204-944-4250 with the world’s toughest and most rewarding Location and postal information: job – parenting.
835 Portage Ave. WINNIPEG PARENT NEWSMAGAZINE Winnipeg, Manitoba WINNIPEG PARENT’S FAMILY SURVIVAL GUIDE R3G 0N6 Published annually Website: www.ancr.ca/index.php This directory will assist you in your search for information related to family life in Winnipeg and around Manitoba Click on the ‘Family Survival Guide’ to download from their website: www.winnipegparent.com
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Parenting
SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY INFORMATION CENTRE (SWFIC)
800 Point Rd. (Agency office located in the lower level of Fort Garry United Church) South Winnipeg Family Information Centre is a non-profit, community based family resource centre and United Way agency. We provide a variety of programs for parents and caregivers that help strengthen relationships within the family. Our workshops feature strategies for good communication, understanding and guiding behavior, and positive approaches to discipline. Programs include: Triple P Positive Parenting, Stepping Stones, Communicating with your Teen, and Blended Families. We also offer Parent Educator appointments where you can meet one-on-one for some help with a specific challenge. Our programs have modest fees (cost recovery) and subsidies are available. In addition we have workshops for students to build life skills and develop responsibility such as Ready, Set, Solo! (home alone skills), Basics for Babysitters and Student Study Skills workshops. Information and registration available online at www.swfic.org or by phone 204-284-9311
SUCCESSFUL TEEN PARENTING
Located at 891 St. Mary’s Rd. - Good News Fellowship Church (Fort Garry and St. Vital) A support group for young moms up to the age of 23. Mentorship available, childcare provided, and possible transportation. Wednesday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact: 204-254-1124
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AREA Nursery Schools
CENTRE NAME ADDRESS CONTACT
FRIENDS TOGETHER PRESCHOOL INC. Phone: 204-452-3007 E-mail: [email protected] 830 North Dr.
Website: www.friendstogetherpreschool.com
RICHMOND KINGS NURSERY SCHOOL INC. Phone: 204-275-6239 933 Summerside Ave. E-mail: [email protected]
ST. MAURICE NURSERY SCHOOL Phone: 204-284-0881 1629 Pembina Hwy. E-mail: [email protected]
THE LITTLE YEARS SCHOOL INC. Phone: 204-489-0303 20 Donnelly St. E-mail: [email protected]
WINNIPEG MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. 1525 Wilson Pl. Phone: 204-452-3315 E-mail: [email protected]
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AREA Child Care Facilities [email protected]
CENTRE NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAM TYPE
AGASSIZ CHILD CARE Phone: 204-269-3779 Preschool CENTRE 131 Leach St. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
BAIRDMORE SCHOOL AGE Phone: 204-295-7040 or PROGRAM 204-831-2997 700 Bairdmore Ave. E-mail: School Age
BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH Phone: 204-269-8613 Infant FOUNDATION 3514 Pembina Hwy. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
School Age
CAIRNS CHILDREN’S CENTRE Phone: 204-261-4446 Kinder INC. 1100 Chancellor Dr. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
CAIRNS PARC LA SALLE Phone: 204-275-1521 Nursery 190 Houde Dr. E-mail: [email protected] Kinder
School Age
CAMPUS DAY CARE CENTRE Phone: 204-269-7773 15 Dysart Rd. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
CHANCELLOR BEFORE & Phone: 204-275-3623 or AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 204-831-2977 Kinder Chancellor Dr. E-mail: School Age [email protected]
DALHOUSIE DAY CENTRE Phone: 204-269-3510 INC. 262 Dalhousie Dr. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
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AREA Child Care Facilities
CENTRE NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAM TYPE
ÉCOLE CRANE BEFORE & Phone: 204-295-7041 or AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 204-831-2977 Kinder 888 Crane Ave. E-mail: School Age [email protected]
ÉCOLE ST. AVILA Phone: 204-226-9179 SCHOOL AGE E-mail: CHILDCARE PROGRAM 633 Patricia Ave. School Age [email protected]
EPIPHANY CHILDREN’S CENTRE Phone: 204-261-7682 Nursery INC. 200 Dalhousie Dr. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
School Age FORT GARRY CHILD CARE Phone: 204-453-7600 Preschool CENTRE CO-OP INC. 1555 Pembina Hwy. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
FORT GARRY - EVA Phone: 204-284-1505 810 Waterford Ave. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
FORT GARRY - HGI Call Debbie at 960 Scurfield Blvd. Phone: 204-488-8336 School Age
FORT GARRY - OAKENWALD Phone: 204-452-9933 SCHOOL AGE 666 Oakenwald Ave. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
GRAMMA MARIE’S Phone: 204-487-7879 CHILDREN’S CENTRE 117 Victor Lewis Dr. E-mail: [email protected] Infant
GRAMMA MARIE’S Phone: 204-487-1105 Infant CHILDREN’S CENTRE 1461 Chevrier Blvd. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
School Age
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AREA Child Care Facilities
CENTRE NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAM TYPE
JAMES CHILD CARE INC. Phone: 204-452-5282 Kinder 1226 Waller Ave. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
JAMES CHILD CARE - Phone: 204-478-5389
SECOND SITE 3 Marshall Cres. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
KINGS PARK DAY CARE Phone: 204-275-8588 Nursery CENTRE INC. Unit C, D, E - E-mail: [email protected] Toddler
230 Dalhousie Dr. Preschool
School Age LINDEN MEADOWS Phone: 204-488-0321 CHILD CARE Kinder 335 Lindenwood Dr. E. E-mail: School Age [email protected]
LINDENWOODS CHILD CARE Phone: 204-489-7056 Infant CENTRE INC. 1 Princemere Rd. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
School Age PRAIRIE CHILDREN’S CENTRE - Phone: 204-475-7462 Toddler BEAUMONT 1325 Beaumont St. E-mail: Preschool [email protected] School Age
PRAIRIE CHILDREN’S CENTRE - Phone: 204-475-7469 Toddler GENERAL BYNG 1250 Beaumont St. E-mail: Preschool
[email protected] School Age
RYERSON SCHOOL AGE Phone: 204-261-5882 Kinder CENTRE INC. 10 Ryerson Ave. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
ST. AVILA SCHOOL AGE Phone: 204-226-9179 CHILD CARE PROGRAM E-mail: [email protected] School Age
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AREA Child Care Facilities
CENTRE NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAM TYPE
ST. MAURICE DAY CARE Phone: 204-475-4045 3rd Floor - Infant E-mail: Preschool 1619 Pembina Hwy. [email protected]
ST. MAURICE Phone 204-284-0881 SCHOOL AGE 1639 Pembina Hwy. E-mail: School Age [email protected]
Phone: 204-261-4114 ST. NORBERT CHILDREN’S Infant CENTRE INC. E-mail: [email protected] 3448 Pembina Hwy. Preschool School Age
Phone: 204-453-7067 UNIVERSAL DAY CARE Toddler CENTRE INC. 20 Donnelly St. E-mail: [email protected] Preschool
THE CARPENTERS Phone: 204-998-8358 MONTESSORI 10 Fleetwood Rd. E-mail: Preschool [email protected]
THE UNIVERSITY OF Phone: 204-474-6949 MANITOBA PLAY CARE University of Manitoba E-mail: Preschool 220 Dysart Rd. [email protected]
UNIVILLAGE STUDENT Phone: 204-953-2240 Nursery DAY CARE INC. 100-99 Dalhousie Dr. E-mail: [email protected] Infant Preschool
Phone: 204-269-7450 WAVERLEY HEIGHTS Preschool CHILD CARE INC. 1885 Chancellor Dr. E-mail: [email protected] School Age
WHYTE RIDGE BEFORE & Phone: 204-488-3292 or AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 204-831-2977 Kinder 400 Scurfield Blvd. E-mail: School Age [email protected]
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AREA Public Schools
For additional information regarding the public schools listed please contact: Pembina Trails School Division (PTSD): www.pembinatrails.ca/index.html You may also contact the administrative office by: Phone: 204-488-1757 or E-mail: [email protected] Seine River School Division (SRSD): http://srsd.mb.ca/ You may also contact the SRSD division office by: Phone: 204-874-4713 Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM): http://www.dsfm.mb.ca You may also contact the division office by: Phone: 204-878-9399 Toll free: 1-800-699-3736 or E-mail: [email protected]
GRADES / SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAMMING OFFERED
BAIRDMORE SCHOOL Grades K-6 700 Bairdmore Ave. 204-261-3350 English
CHANCELLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades K-6 1520 Chancellor Dr. 204-261-9535 English
ÉCOLE CRANE / CRANE SCHOOL Grades M-4 888 Crane Ave. 204-453-0539 Immersion
DALHOUSIE SCHOOL Grades K-6 262 Dalhousie Dr. 204-269-4101 OFFERDS ALL DAY KINDERGARDTEN English
GENERAL BYNG SCHOOL* Grades K-9 1250 Beaumont St. 204-452-3040 English
LINDEN MEADOWS SCHOOL* Grades K-8 335 Lindenwood Dr. E. 204-489-0799 English
ÉCOLE NOEL-RITCHOT* Grades M-8 MATERNELLE EST TOUTE LA JOURNÉE 45 de la Digue Avenue 204-261-0380 Français
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GRADES / SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAMMING OFFERED
OAKENWALD SCHOOL Grades K-6 666 Oakenwald Ave. 204-474-0269 English
PARC LA SALLE SCHOOL Grades K-4 190 Houde Drive 204-269-1503 English
RALPH MAYBANK SCHOOL Grades K-6 20 Donnelly St. 204-453-4631 OFFERDS ALL DAY KINDERGARDTEN English
R.H.G. BONNYCASTLE Grades K-6 SCHOOL / ÉCOLE R.H.G. 1100 Chancellor Dr. 204-261-9400 BONNYCASTLE English K-6 / Immersion K-1
RYERSON ELEMENTARY Grades K-6 10 Ryerson Ave. 204-269-1400 SCHOOL English
ÉCOLE SAINT-AVILA / Grades M-6 633 Patricia Ave. 204-269-5677 SAINT-AVILLA SCHOOL Immersion
ÉCOLE SAINT-NORBERT Grades M-8 IMMERSION* 900 rue Ste-Thérèse St. 204-261-4430 Immersion
ÉCOLE SOUTH POINTE K-7 615 Kirkbridge Drive 204-594-4434 SCHOOL* English/Immersion
VAN WALLEGHEM SCHOOL / Grades K-8 ÉCOLE VAN WALLEGHEM* 1 Princemere Rd. 204-489-0995 English / Immersion
WHYTE RIDGE ELEMENTARY Grades K-4 400 Scurfield Blvd. 204-488-4245 English
NOTE: Elementary (Early Years) schools marked with an asterisk extend to include the Junior High (Middle Years).
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AREA Public Schools
GRADES / SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAMMING OFFERED
ACADIA SCHOOL Grades 7-9 175 Killarney Ave. 204-269-6210 English ARTHUR A. LEACH SCHOOL Grades 7-9 1827 Chancellor Dr. 204-269-1674 English HENRY G. IZATT SCHOOL Grades 5-9 960 Scurfield Blvd. 204-489-1239 English LA BARRIERE CROSSINGS Grades 5-8 245 Le Maire St. 204-275-5048 SCHOOL English ÉCOLE VISCOUNT ALEXANDER Grades 5-9 810 Waterford Ave. 204-452-8945 Immersion
GRADES / SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAMMING OFFERED
FORT RICHMOND COLLEGIATE Grades 10-12 99 Killarney Ave. 204-275-7520 English (Semester) COLLÈGE SAINT-NORBERT / SAINT Grades 9-12 870 rue Ste-Thérèse St. 204-269-4920 NORBERT COLLEGIATE English/Immersion (Semester) INSTITUT COLLÉGIAL VINCENT Grades 10-12 MASSEY / VINCENT MASSEY 975-Dowker Ave. 204-453-8023 English/Immersion (Semester)
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Independent Schools
GRADES / SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PROGRAMMING OFFERED
THE LAUREATE ACADEMY 204-831-7107 Grades 1-12 100 Villa Maria Place laureateacademy.com English
LINDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 204-989-6730 Grades K-12 877 Wilkes Ave. www.lindenchristian.org English (Semester)
OUR LADY OF VICTORY 204-452-7632 Grades N-8 SCHOOL 249 Arnold Ave. www.victoryedu.com English
ST. JOHN’S RAVENSCOURT 204-477-2400 Grades 1-12 400 South Dr. www.sjr.mb.ca/ English
ST. MAURICE SCHOOL 204-453-2873 Grades K-12 1639 Pembina Hwy. www.stmaurice.mb.ca English
ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL 204-831-2300 Grades 9-12 2200 Grant www.stpauls.mb.ca English
SOUTHEST COLLEGIATE 204-261-3551 Grades 10-12 1301 Lee Blvd. (FOR FIRST NATION YOUTH) www.secollege.ca English
WINNIPEG MENNONITE 204-261-9637 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - 26 Agassiz Dr. Grades K-6 AGASSIZ CAMPUS www.wmes.ca/
For more information on these schools and/or their curriculum please contact the school or visit their website.
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Women’s Resources / Services
FORT GARRY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE (FGWRC)
1150A Waverley St. (Main Office) , #104-3100 Pembina Hwy. (Outreach Centre) & #104-210 Ellen St. (Ellen Street Centre – Children’s Counselling Program) Phone: 204-477-1123 Website: www.fgwrc.ca E-mail: [email protected]
Providing free support and services for women in children including supportive counselling, work- shops, information and referrals and outreach programs. FGWRC is open to all women regardless of their cultural, racial economic, social, religious and spir- itual backgrounds, welcomes women with differing experiences, abilities, ages and sizes, and wel- comes women who identify as either heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. FGWRC is committed to creating a community where women and children are safe, healthy valued and empowered.
BRAVESTONE CENTRE INC.
Bravestone Centre provides women and their children affected by domestic violence with full-time counselling and support programs while living in the safety of our program. Women and children respectively attend regularly scheduled individual and group therapy and a variety of support programs. Families live on-site in the furnished Bravestone Centre suites. The program premises are fully secured, confidential and camera monitored. Families continue their counselling through the Follow-up Program as they integrate back into the community. For more information contact: Phone: 204-275-2600 E-mail: [email protected] Or visit their website at: bravestonecentre.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Women’s Resources / Services
COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF WINNIPEG
Is a federation of women’s organizations that supports local and national issues of concern to women and the family. Acts on the local level for women’s issues as well as providing advocacy and lobbying on issues of provincial and national concern with the Provincial Council of Women and the National Council of Women. (ANNUAL FEE) For more information please contact the CWW President Kelly-Ann Stevenson Phone: 204-997-9632 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.councilofwomen-winnipeg.webs.com
THE CLOTHES CLOSET at
SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY INFORMATION CENTRE (SWFIC)
800 Point Rd. (Agency office located in the lower level of Fort Garry United Church) This program provides good quality business clothing at no charge to women re-entering the workforce. The Clothes Closet also provides suitable clothing for court appearances and/or job interviews. Appointments are available by referral. For more information about referrals or donations call 204-284-9311 or visit our website www.swfic.org
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Aboriginal Groups and Services
ABORIGINAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CEN- EAGLE URBAN TRANSITION CENTRE TRE OF WINNIPEG INC. Delivers transitional services and supports that Provides programs in primary care, community will assist in addressing urban mobility issues for development, and outreach and education. First Nation/Aboriginal People that have Also offers Traditional Healers. relocated to the city of Winnipeg. Provides a Youth Development Program, cultural relevant Located at 215 - 181 Higgins Ave. activities for personal and professional growth, For more information contact: 204-925-3700 and offers nutrition, recreation and community Website: www.ahwc.ca resources. Phone: 204-954-3050 ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS Location and postal information:
Sub Office Kensington Building 275 Portage Ave, 2nd Flr Phone: 204-956-0610 Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B3 Location and postal information:
Suite 200 - 275 Portage Ave. INDIAN AND METIS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2B3 WPG. E-mail: [email protected] Located at 45 Robinson St. Website: www.manitobachiefs.com The mission of the Indian and Metis Friendship IKWE-WIDDJIITIWIN INC. Centre of Winnipeg (I.M.F.C.) is to help and support the Aboriginal community. A variety of Mission Statement: recreational and social activities are offered. To Support Aboriginal women and their chil- Such as bingo, food bank, Healthy Baby pro- dren end family violence, by offering shelter graming, Lighthouse programming, etc. The during crisis and nurturing hope, change and I.M.F.C. is a drop-in centre. empowerment for tomorrow. Phone: 204-586-8441 Offers counseling, advocacy, a non-residential E-mail: [email protected] program and follow-up. Website: www.imfcentre.net For more information contact: 204-987-2780 Or visit their website: www.ikwe.ca
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Aboriginal Groups and Services
INDIGENOUS FAMILY CENTRE MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE INC.
Indigenous Family Centre - IFC is a non-profit organization, serving Winnipeg's north end. We provide families with opportunities to build The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. was communities, learn about Indigenous culture, established in 1984 to reclaim Aboriginal develop positive life skills, and experience heal- people`s inherent role and responsibility as the ing. . care givers for Aboriginal Children and families Phone: 204-586-8393 in Winnipeg Website: www.ifcentre.com They are a community mandated, Aboriginal directed and supported human service Location and postal information: organization, delivering children in care and 470 Selkirk Ave. community based programs and services to Winnipeg, MB, R2W 2M5 Aboriginal families. E-mail: [email protected] MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION Website: www.mamawi.com WINNIPEG METIS ASSOCIATION INC.
The Winnipeg Metis Association Inc. is the ADMINISTRATIVE SITE: Manitoba Metis Federation's Winnipeg Region 445 King Street devoted to representing local Metis people. Winnipeg, MB R2W 2C5 We promote and instill pride in the history and Phone: 204-925-0300 culture of the Metis people through programs ANDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD CARE SITE: we offer. 318 Anderson Avenue For more information contact: Phone: 204-925-0349 Phone: 204-589-4327 MCGREGOR NEIGHBORHOOD CARE Site E-mail: [email protected] 363 McGregor Street Website: www.mmf.mb.ca Phone: 204-925-6816 Location and postal information: SPENCE COMMUNITY CARE SITE: 412 McGregor St. 443 Spence Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R2W 4X5 Phone: 204-925-0348
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Aboriginal Groups and Services
MOTHER OF RED NATIONS (MORN) NATIVE WOMEN’S TRANSITION CENTRE INC. WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF MANITOBA, INC. Provides a long-term safe house for THEIR MISSION STATEMENT: Native women and their children who
To promote, protect and support the spiritual, emotional, have been victimized and who desire to physical and mental well being of all Aboriginal women and make positive lifestyle changes. children in Manitoba; and to provide voice, representation Provides culturally appropriate programs and advocacy for Aboriginal women through spiritual, and resources in a residential setting. cultural, social, economic, political, educational, and For more information contact: recreational development. Phone: 204-989-8240 Email: [email protected] TRANSITION RESOURCE CENTRE Website: www.nativewomens.mb.ca MORN's Transition Resource Center provides information, resources, intervention, and Location and postal information: advocacy support to Aboriginal women 105 Aikins St. and their families who are in transition, in Winnipeg, MB R2W 4E6 crisis, or who need support in navigating
through social systems. The Centre also promotes empowerment of Aboriginal Ndinawe Youth Resource Centre and women by providing the tools that will help them advocate for themselves. Safe Home
Ndinawe is an integrated service organization for youth, focusing on Shelter, Culture, Recreation, Edu- For more information on the services and/or cation, Outreach and Support. programming they offer contact: Ndinawe also operates a safe home that provides Phone: 204-942-6676 24-hour shelter and basic needs for Winnipeg chil- dren and youth who live on the streets and are at Location and postal information: risk for abuse and sexual exploitation. 300 -141 Bannatyne Ave. For more information contact: Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0R3 Phone: 204-589-5545
Website: Website: www.ndinawe.ca http://morn.cimnet.ca/cim/92C270_397T19745.dhtm Location and postal information:
472 Selkirk Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M7
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Newcomer Services
Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement worker (NISW) The NISW works with newcomers residing or working in the Fort Garry area to provide day-to - day settlement services/information, assess needs, referral services, organize programs and provide hands-on support. This service is FREE and funded by Immigration, Refugee and Citizen- ship Canada. Patricia Eyamba: Access Fort Garry 135 Plaza Dr. Cell: 204-894-8421 Email: [email protected] Visit Family Dynamics website: http://www.familydynamics.ca
MOSAIC FULL TIME ENGLISH CLASSES
NEWCOMER FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY (MITT) Pembina Campus - 1551 Pembina Hwy. Mosaic is a neighbourhood language learning DAY CLASSES program, and family resource network. The LEVELS 2 - 8 agency's aim is to provide English classes and 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. MONDAY TO FRIDAY child minding for newcomer parents. Mosaic EVENING CLASSES also offers a wide range of family programming LEVELS 1 - 8 throughout the year. Mosaic has part-time ESL 7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. MONDAY TO THURSDAY classes in Fort Garry & Fort Richmond. SPECIALIZED READING AND WRITING For more information call: 204-774-7311 7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. MONDAY TO THURSDAY
Website: http:www.mosaicnet.ca
For more information contact: 204-989-6523 COMMUNITY BASED LANGUAGE CLASSES Website: www.mitt.ca
Immanuel Fellowship Church 828 Silverstone Ave. CLASSES FOR MEN AND WOMEN SENIORS Phone: 204-261-9696 or 204-274-8381 200 Dalhousie Dr. - Epiphany Lutheran Church Level 0-6 Twice weekly, Multi-levels, All cultures, When: Tuesday and Thursday Childcare provided if required. Fort Garry M.B. Church
1771 Pembina Hwy. For more information call the Coordinator of Phone: 204-292-3232 English for Seniors, Age & Opportunity at: Level 0-6 204-956-9739 When: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
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Newcomer Services
CANADIAN HOUSING AND MORTGAGE HARAMBEE CENTRES CANADA, CORPORATION (CMHC) MANITOBA REGIONAL INC. Housing for Newcomers: Phone: 204-269-4012 www.cmhc.ca/newcomers/index.html Location and postal information: This website link is geared toward Canadian 159 Bellemer Dr. Newcomers and has information available in eight different languages. Find important Winnipeg, MB, R3V 1V5 housing information on topics such as renting Provides culturally sensitive programs for black an apartment, buying a home and looking people and others in the community; i.e. family after your home. support counselling, educational support, community research and education, race CITY OF WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY relations, employment counselling and placement, new-immigrant support, foster Borrow books, magazines, movies and more for parents program, after hour day-care, health free at any Winnipeg Public Library. The Library services counselling, workshops, Computer use has books in over 30 languages to borrow, in- for members, Community directory, Co-op cluding dual-language picture books. housing. Free computer use and WiFi is available. Presentations and tours to newcomer groups CANADIAN MULTICULTURAL DISABILITY are also available. See our website for more CENTRE, INC. - 1174 Pembina Hwy. information on the Library including resources Is a community-based organization that for the EAL classroom, library information in sev- identifies solutions and opportunities that eral languages, and more. enable persons with disabilities to participate Contact your local library for more information: fully in Canadian life. For more information on . Fort Garry Library - 1360 Pembina Hwy. the services they provide and/or eligibility Phone: 204-986-4918 contact: . Pembina Trail Library - 2724 Pembina Hwy. Phone: 204-453-0391 Phone: 204-986-4369 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library Website: www.cmdci.ca
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ENTRY PROGRAM IMMIGRANT CENTRE MANITOBA INC.
Located at: Unit 400, 259 Portage Ave. Located at 100 Adelaide St. The Entry Program provides an introduction to Immigrant Centre helps new Manitobans life, language and services available in connect with a new home, participate in Manitoba. It is a four-week program that helps Canadian life and adjust to new surroundings. new immigrants adapt to life in Canada and The Centre’s free and low-cost programs and be successful. The Entry program is delivered by services help immigrant’s start a new life in ALTERED MINDS INC. (AMI), a not for profit Manitoba that is both enjoyable and company governed by a board of directors. rewarding.
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening PURPOSE : programs are available. Empowering immigrants to successfully Participants must be 18 years of age OR integrate within Manitoba by delivering: have completed high school. Documentation Application (Provincial For more information contact: Nominee Application Centre)
Phone: 204-944-0133 Settlement Services
E-mail: [email protected] Interpretation and Translation Services
Website: www.entryprogram.ca Access English Centre
Educational, Employment and Community Services IMMIGRATE TO MANITOBA, CANADA For more information contact: http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/ Phone: 204-943-9158
This is the official GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA Website: http://www.icmanitoba.com/ IMMIGRATION WEBSITE. All information on this site, Office Hours: including application forms for immigration is Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. provided free by the government. Use this website to learn how to connect with the free Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. newcomer services in Winnipeg and in regional Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. communities. These services will help you adjust Sunday: CLOSED to life, improve your English and find a job.
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Newcomer Services
PUNJABI SENIORS ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT NETWORK MANITOBA INC. The YOUTH EMPLOYMENT NETWORK is a career and Helps Punjabi Seniors to adjust in their new job search program for unemployed immigrant country. Offers weekly meetings, visit to Grand youth 16 – 30 years old. The Program offers a Forks, and park outings. four-week interactive needs/skills assessment, motivational job readiness preparation sessions For more information contact: and one-on-one career planning/counselling, Phone: 204-489-0567 work experience, job placement and Location and postal information: coordinated support system.
500 Dovercourt Dr. For more information and/or eligibility contact: Winnipeg, MB, R3Y 1L7 Phone: 204-975-1214 E-mail: [email protected] CAREER DESTINATION MANITOBA FOR Website: http://aliciarae.com NEWCOMERS
Online resource: EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR http://www.immigrantsandcareers.mb.ca/ IMMIGRANT YOUTH cdmb-newcomers/general/pages/home/ Located at 200 - 249 Notre Dame Avenue These are career stories of immigrants who EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT YOUTH assists have successfully integrated into Manitoba's immigrants who are 18 - 30 years old and workforce. They talk about their experiences in preparing to enter the Canadian workforce. their own words. They share their success stories Our program helps clients learn to identify and to help you build your own success in build on their skills, develop a career plan, and Manitoba. find meaningful employment. The training is See how they learned to succeed in areas such similar to a workplace and includes on-the-job as: experience. * Learning English and qualifications recognition For more information and/or eligibility contact: * Finding work or setting up a business Phone: 204-944-8833 * Adapting to workplace culture and daily life E - mail: [email protected] in Manitoba Hours:
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Pick-up at the airport
Settlement service: provides the necessary information (transportation, health, banking, legal rights and responsibilities etc.) and referral to community services; helps register children for schools, helps find a family doctor and assists with basic settlement needs etc.
Housing and Sensitization Service: helps newcomers with the housing search process and communicating with tenants and organizes meetings with host communities to bring awareness of issues related to health, education, employment and culture differences and examines the legitimacy of immigration.
Host Family Services: helps to ease transition for newcomers; and promotes cross-cultural understanding by fostering interaction between the Manitoba community and newcomers through various activities. The bond that results from these friendships helps both communities in learning more about the ways of life of each other.
Volunteer Service: offers translation and interpretation, facilitates access to services in the community for newcomers with limited English, accompanying newcomers to various appointments, helps build bond between host and immigrants communities through different community activities, helps with tutoring, income tax preparation etc.
For general inquiries e-mail us at: [email protected] FREE COPIES OF RESOURCE GUIDE FOR For more information contact: NEWCOMERS “RENSEIGNEMENTS PRATIQUES AUX Phone: 204-975-4250 NOUVEAUX ARRIVANTS” ARE AVAILABLE. Website: http://www.accueilfrancophonemb.com Location and postal information: Accueil Francophone du Manitoba 420 rue Des Meurons, unité 104 Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, R2H 2N9
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FORT GARRY SENIORS RESOURCE FINDER Information and Referral Hub
The Fort Garry catchment area includes: Fort Garry, Fort Richmond, St. Norbert, Lindenwoods, Whyte Ridge and Waverley West.
WHO WE ARE - The Fort Garry Seniors Resource Council (FGSRC) is a community based, non-profit organization providing support and services to older adults
OUR MISSION - To provide information, referral and community outreach oppor- tunities for older adults in the Fort Garry area
MEMBERSHIP - Council Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from SEPTEMBER - JUNE. Get Involved! Call Seniors Resource Coordinator for addi- tional information.
INITIATIVES
Emergency Response Information Kits ERIK) presentations for senior communi- ty groups,
The Council provides Welcome Baskets for the Elder Abuse Safe Suite Pro- gram at A & O Support Services for Older Adults (see A&O website: www.aosupportservices.ca)
Information and Referral Hub EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION KITS (E.R.I.K.) Contact the Resource Coordinator E.R.I.K. makes personal medical information available 204- 792- 1913or online at: to emergency responders. They are available www.aosupportservices.ca through the Resource Coordinator.
Social and recreation programs,
Transportation options, For more information please contact the Seniors Resource Coordinator. Home maintenance referrals, Phone: 204-792-1913 Housing options, E-mail: [email protected] Meal and grocery programs, Fort Garry Access Centre: 3rd Floor Presentations, and so much more….. 135 Plaza Drive, Wpg, R3T 6E8
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Pembina Active Living (55+)
R. P. O Box 34056, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5T5 [email protected] 204-946-0839
Pembina Active Living (55+)
Pembina Active Living (55+) was founded in the 2009, incorporated in No- vember 2010 and obtained charitable status in 2014. PAL’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in South Winnipeg.
Activities: In this short time PAL (55+) has many success stories in provid- ing programs that include learning opportunity, social and artistic ventures, a variety of fitness programs
and drop-in activities for members. Some examples of drop in activities are: Still Bloomin’ Gardening Club, PAL Pedallers cycling group, Pin PALs bowling group, Movie PALs, Lunch PALs, Men’s Breakfast group,
Bridge and others. There are also annual social events during the year, including Zing into Spring, Christmas Party and the Summer Picnic, drawing crowds between 200 and 400 people. There are many benefits of membership, including discounts at local businesses and the City of Winnipeg Facilities Pass.
Locations: Most activities, meetings and events are held at the Grace Christian Church, (50 Barnes Street, behind Superstore), St. Norbert Community Centre and Fort Garry Community Centre.
Supporters: PAL (55+) acknowledges the support of the WRHA and New Horizons for Seniors. The Manito- ba Association of Senior Centres provides guidance and resources to the Board of Directors and Com-
mittees. PAL (55+) is fortunate to have a number of corporate sponsors and advertisers finance the distri- bution of the quarterly Newsletter.
Contact Information:
Phone – 204 946 0839 Email & Facebook: [email protected] facebook.com/pal55plus Website: pal55plus Mailing Address: Pembina Active Living (55+) RPO Box 34056, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5T5
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A & O SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Age & Opportunity Inc. is a not for profit social service agency that offers life-enhancing programs and services to older adults 55+ living in the province of Manitoba. These programs and services support and enhance the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual lives of older persons and actively promote participation in all aspects of community life. A & O - PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
Safety and Security: Connect Program: Counselling Services A. Elder Abuse Prevention A. Social Engagement A. Individual Counselling Services B. Volunteer Visitors and B. Information and Referral B. Safe Suite Callers C. Support Groups C. Senior’s Abuse Support Line C. Paws with a Cause-Pet D. Housing Program Therapy D. Older Victim Services E. Legal Clinics E. SafetyAid: Crime and Falls D. Entry Program for Older Prevention for Older Adult Immigrants Manitobans E. Senior Centres F. This Full House
For more information contact: Phone: 204-956-6440 Fax: 204-946-5667 Website: http://www.aosupportservices.ca Location and postal information:
200-280 Smith Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K2
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Seniors
HOME CARE SERVICES CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAMS WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY WRHA Home Care Services can be initiated by an Congregate meal programs offer seniors individual, a family member or by your the opportunity to enjoy well-balanced doctor through the Central Intake Line. A affordable meals in a social setting. Sen- Home Care Case Coordinator will arrange iors are encouraged to participate in to meet you at your home to access your planning, cooking meals, setting tables application and your current home care and helping with clean up. needs. Our goal is to help people manage Hot nutritious meals are offered to sen- at home for as long as is practical. However, iors three to five days per week in a if required, you can access long-term care group setting, such as an apartment and housing options through the Home block or senior centre. Meals are very Care program. reasonably priced. For more information contact: Villa Nova: 1035 Wilkes Ave. General Information and Central Intake: Lunch Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 204-788-8330 Contact: 204-489-8648 Fort Garry Rotary Services: 528 Hudson St. Supper Monday to Friday at 5:00 p.m. Contact: 204-284-7228
Delmar Congregate Meal Program: 110 Adamar Rd. SENIORS ABUSE LINE Lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday at noon Is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a Contact: 204-269-6322 week Toll Free: 1-888-896-7183
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WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY CREATIVE RETIREMENT MANITOBA
The Library has books and magazines in “THE CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING” large type, DAISY books, audiobooks, and Located at 101-1075 Portage Ave. movies. Creative Retirement is a not-for-profit organ- Free programs are offered at all branches ization devoted to life-long learning. We of the Library including book clubs and offer programs at affordable prices. presentations for older adults. Pick up At The Library or visit us online for program list- PROGRAMS MAY INCLUDE: ings. All programs are free to attend. Some Courses on a wide range of subjects require registration. including languages, arts, history, fitness . Fort Garry Library - 1360 Pembina Hwy. and computers Phone: 204-986-4910 Intergenerational outreach . Pembina Trail Library - 2724 Pembina Literacy outreach
Hwy. Retirement preparation Phone: 204-986-4369 Public education on seniors and aging Website: http://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/ You can pickup a hardcopy of our LEARN- A HOMEBOUND SERVICE is available to those ING GUIDE at our centre, Winnipeg Public who cannot physically access a library and Libraries and many Safeway stores. Or find do not have anyone to visit the library on a .pdf copy on our website. their behalf. For more information contact: 204-949-2565 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUTREACH SERVICES at 204-986-5530 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.crm.mb.ca/ Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00 pm
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Winnipeg Fort Garry Branch #90 Located at 1125 Pembina Hwy. Phone: 204-284-8027 55+ Club: 204-489-8699 OUR MISSION:
IS TO SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS, PROMOTE REMEMBRANCE AND ACT IN THE SERVICE OF CANADA AND ITS COMMUNITIES. Activities include shuffleboard, darts, pool, open to guests. Leagues form in the fall, for members only. Call for more information [re: cribbage, bingo, whist and kitchen hours].
BRIDGE CLUBS SOUTHSIDE FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURS
Richmond Kings: 666 Silverstone Ave. Trinity United Church - 933 Summerside Ave. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12:30 Group activities include presentations, p.m. outings, cards and games. For more information contact: Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 204-261-0123 or 204-475-2529 For more information contact: 204-269-1632 Linden Woods Community Centre 414 Lindenwood Dr. West, THE HAPPY GANG For more information contact: 204-488-1514 Mary Mother of the Church - 85 Kirkbridge Dr., Group activities include presentations, outings, cards and games. Closed June to September. Meets every Tuesday afternoon For more information contact: 204-261-1579
50+ Club
Socialize, play cards, and floor curling. Annual fee $10.00. Located in Victoria Community Centre at 80 Derek St. The Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information contact: 204-475-2270
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CENTRE ON AGING
(UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA)
Conducts, integrates and disseminates research on all aspects of aging. Seminar series and guest lectures are open to the public. Programs include information and education and a newsletter published three times per year. For more information contact: 204-474-8754 Website: www.umanitoba.ca/centres/aging
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Adult Learning
DIRECTORY OF ADULT LITERACY WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROGRAMS AND ADULT LEARNING . Fort Garry Branch - 1360 Pembina Hwy. CENTRES (2015-2016) Phone: 204-986-4918 This is the Adult Learning and Literacy . Pembina Trail Branch - 2724 Pembina Hwy. eDirectory. This directory will assist you in locating adult learning and literacy programs Phone: 204-986-4369 throughout the province. Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library
View or download a copy of this directory by Winnipeg Public Library has books, magazines, visiting the following webpage: music and movies for all interests and reading http://www.gov.mb.ca/mal/all/directory/ levels, including resources in our ABE (adult map_index.html learning) collection. An extensive online eLibrary includes online learning courses (LyndaLibrary), and other learning databases
such as Career Cruising, Business Writing, and Active Reading. Pick up At The Library or visit us online for Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy program listings. All programs are free to at- tend. Some require registration. Presentations ADULT LEARNING AND LITERACY BRANCH and tours to adult learner groups are also avail- The Adult Learning and Literacy Branch funds able. agencies and organizations to provide a continuum of adult learning in Manitoba LEARN Line through adult literacy programs and adult The LEARN Line links adult learners and learning centres. potential volunteers to literacy and adult Phone: 204-945-8247 programs in Manitoba. E-mail: [email protected] For help or to help call the LEARN Line at: Location and postal information: 204-947-5757 or 1-866-947-5757
350 - 800 Portage Ave. E-mail: [email protected] Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0N4 The LEARN Line is a referral service operated by LITERACY PARTNERS OF MANITOBA Website: www.gov.mb.ca/all
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ST. NORBERT ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE JOBWORKS: ADULT LEARNING CENTRE (SNAEC) Located at 1175 Pembina Hwy.
Located at 35 ave de la Digue Jobworks is an adult learning centre providing students with a variety of academic and SNAEC is a community of learners that wel- vocational programs. The four main programs comes diversity of experience and back- offered at Jobworks are Adult High School, ground. Our goal is to provide a positive and Alternative High School, Educational Assistant inviting learning environment that will en- Internship, and Youth Builders. courage students to become lifelong learn- ers. For more information contact:
THERE IS NO TUITION FEE FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY Phone: 204-453-8351
SNAEC is operated by the BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH E-mail: [email protected] FOUNDATION in partnership with WINNIPEG Website: www.jobworksschool.com TECHNICAL COLLEGE. The SNAEC Adult Education PLEASE NOTE: The registration form can be program is designed for mature adults. Stu- completed online, but must be printed, signed, dents can complete their high school diplo- dated and returned in person to Jobworks. ma or upgrade their education by taking spe- cific courses they need or desire. Individuals who are interested in registering are CANLEARN asked to call for an appointment with the Stu- CANLEARN is a Government of Canada dent Advisor by calling SNAEC. webpage that is a resource for the information Phone: 204-261-3312 and planning tools needed to explore learning E-mail: [email protected] and education opportunities in Canada. Research occupations, develop learning For more information visit their webpage at: strategies, and create the financial plans to www.bhf.ca/adult_education/index.html achieve your goals. Visit their webpage at:
www.canlearn.ca
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MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF HORIZONS LEARNING CENTRES
TRADES & TECHNOLOGY (MITT) A success oriented adult learning centre MITT provides secondary and post-secondary delivering accredited high school education to students with applied skills training for careers in mature students in an innovative, supportive, Health Care and Human Services, Information community environment. Flexible programming, and Business Technology, and Skilled Trades. free tuition, modern technology and dedicated professionals provide a bridge between the WINNIPEG TECHNICAL COLLEGE is a not-for-profit needs of the individual learners and their educational facility which offers a variety of educational goals. technical training in 17 core programs delivered at either the Henlow or Pembina Horizon Learning Centre: Campuses and English as an Additional Crossways Site Language (EAL) training at both the Pembina Lower Level - 222 Furby St. and Erin Campuses. The campuses are located (Entrance on Broadway Avenue) at: Phone: 204-775-8486 Henlow Campus Horizons Learning Centre: 130 Henlow Bay Newport Centre Site Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G4 2rd Floor - 330 Portage Ave. Pembina Campus (Next to MTS Centre in the Skywalk) 1555 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2E5 Phone: 204-943-1229
Erin Campus Horizons Learning Centre: 609 Erin Street Elmwood Site Winnipeg, MB R3G 2W1 Unit G - 431 Thames Ave. For more information contact: 204-989-6500 (East of Watt Street) OR visit their website at: Phone: 204-772-1234
www.mitt.ca For additional information visit their website at: http://www.horizonslearning.com
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EMPLOYMENT INCOME ASSISTANCE WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY (EIA) Borrow career, resume and interviewing books, GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA—DEPT. OF FAMILIES DVDs for free at any library. Go online to our The program provides financial assistance to website for free databases and online job help those who require help to meet basic personal including Career Cruising. Free computer use and family needs. The program aims to assist and Wi-Fi at all branches. For more information participants to find and sustain employment, on library services contact: and increase self sufficiency. . Fort Garry Library AREA OFFICE: 1360 Pembina Hwy. 135 Plaza Drice Phone: 204-986-4918 Winnipeg, MB, R3T 6E8 . Pembina Trail Library Phone: 204-938-5500 2724 Pembina Hwy. Employment and Income Assistance - Intake Phone: 204-986-4369 204-938-5299 Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library
For additional information and resources check MENTAL HEALTH WORKS out their webpage at: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/index.html Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
The program builds capacity within Canadian REACHING E-QUALITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES workplaces to effectively address the many REES issues related to mental health in the workplaces. It is available in both official Located at 305-1200 Portage Ave. languages. Learn more about MENTAL HEALTH REES is an employment service that assists WORKS training and tools by contacting: people with physical disabilities or health Phone: 204-953-2353 conditions to gain employment. OR VISIT THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKS HOMEPAGE FOR For more Information contact: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES THAT MAY ASSIST Phone: 204-882-REES (7337) YOU: http://www.mentalhealthworks.ca/ E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.re-es.org
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Employment Services
WORKINFONET CITY OF WINNIPEG - CAREERS
WORKINFONET is an online resource for Man- Are you interested in working for the City? For itobans seeking assistance or information re- information and current job openings visit the garding employment in Manitoba and the rest following webpage at: of Canada. www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ Visit their website at: www.mb.workinfonet.ca WORKING IN CANADA
Working in Canada is the Government of Canada's leading source for labour market MANITOBA JOB FUTURES information. It offers users free occupational and career information such as job MANITOBA JOB FUTURES currently consists of 203 opportunities, educational requirements, main occupational profiles. These provide detailed duties, wage rates and salaries, current information on employment prospects, wages employment trends and outlooks. Visit their and salaries, skills, working conditions, and webpage at : education/training routes. The profiles address current and anticipated conditions in the www.workingincanada.gc.ca Manitoba labour market and are developed for students, guidance counsellors, parents, or anyone choosing or changing a career. Visit their website at: mb.jobfutures.org/
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade (ETT) This Government of Manitoba webpage offers a wealth of information on programs, services and resources to assist Jobseekers in Manitoba. Visit their webpage at: www.gov.mb.ca/tce/emp_work/index.html
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SARA RIEL INC. WORK PLACEMENT FORCE (WPF)
Located at 210 Kenny St. Opportunities for Employment (OFE) is a private organization that assists people prepare for and The WPF program provides work re-entry find employment. support to adults who have been absent from the workforce due to a mental health Mission Statement: “TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS TO concern. The Program delivers services in ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE BY PURSUING AND part through: MAINTAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT”
Skill Development Workshops Services are provided FREE of charge to Winnipeg Residents. Marketing: Assisted Employment Services OFE offers a variety of workshop options to Placement enhance the employability of job seekers such Supported Job Search as:
Work Site Support One-on-one employment consultation
Supported Education Guided daily job search
Counselling and Referral Services Networking opportunities
For more information contact the Program Job searching assistance Coordinator: 204-237-9559 Interview preparation
Resume development
Daily job leads
Direct access to employers
Daily motivational sessions
For more information contact the Main Office: Phone: 204-925-3490 Location and Postal Information: 300-294 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0B9 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Service Canada
SERVICE CANADA - WINNIPEG ST. VITAL - PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR YOU SERVICE CANADA CENTRE
Service Canada offers single-window access to Service Canada Centres are full service centres a wide range of Government of Canada offering a mix of information and transactional programs and services for citizens through more services. than 600 points of service located across the Located at 1001 St. Mary’s Rd. country, call centres, and the Internet. Hours of Service: Visit the various sections of this Website to find out more about our service commitment and Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. how we can help you. Services offered for: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml All Canadians Aboriginal People Employers and Organizations SERVICE CANADA CENTRES Families and Children Labour and Workplace Information OTHER LOCATIONS: Newcomers to Canada
People with Disabilities Winnipeg Centre Seniors Located at 391 York Ave. Workers Winnipeg La Verendrye
Located at 614 des Meurons St. , Suite 100
Winnipeg North-East
Located at 1122 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg South-West
Located at 3338 Portage Ave.
PLEASE NOTE some services may not be available at all locations.
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Recreation & Physical Activity
CITY OF WINNIPEG - LEISURE GUIDE:
Many sites and programming opportunities for children, youth, adults and seniors. The Leisure Guide is delivered/distributed 3 times per year. Pick up a copy at arenas, libraries, civic pools, leisure centres or at any one of 200 retail outlets. To view a copy of the guide online visit: www.winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/leisureguide.stm For information/registration contact: 311
Community Centres provide recreation programs and services to their area residents through a cooperative partnership between the centres’ volunteers and the City administration. These individuals efforts provide activities for all ages and interest that develop skills and lead to enduring friendships.
LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRES FORT GARRY COMMUNITY CENTRE Hobson Site: Located at 880 Oakenwald Ave. Phone: 204-475-1725 Victoria Site: Located at 80 Derek St.
LINDEN WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE Located at 414 Lindenwoods Dr. West Phone: 204-487-2435
SOUTH WINNIPEG COMMUNITY CENTRE
Richmond Kings 666 Silver Stone Ave. —Phone: 204-269-1908 Waverley Heights 1885 Chancellor Dr.—Phone: 204-453-7000 St. Norbert C.C. 3450 Pembina Hwy—Phone: 204-269-4120
Website: swcc1.ca
WESTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Located at 3 Marshall Cres. Phone: 204-453-2025 WHYTE RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Located at 170 Fleetwood Rd. Phone: 204-487-3042 WILDWOOD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Located at 271 North Dr. Phone: 204-453-8296
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FORT GARRY SKATE PARKS INDOOR Fort Garry Community Centre 880 Oakenwald MARGARET GRANT POOL - Fort Richmond CC/Dalhousie Forest 685 Dalhousie Dr. 205 Killarney Avenue Phone: 204-986-6883
OUTDOOR
FORT GARRY LIONS OUTDOOR POOL
989 Dowker Ave. Phone: 204-986-2800 St. Norbert Community Centre 3450 Pembina Hwy. Phone: 204-269-4120 Website: www.stnorbert.ca/home.html Richmond Kings Community Centre
ADMISSION IS FREE! 666 Silverstone Ave. SPRAY PADS ARE UNSUPERVISED Phone: 204-269-1908 For the most current schedule information visit Website: www.rkcc.ca the following website: www.winnipeg.ca or Century Arena
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 311 1377 Clarence Ave. Fort Rouge Spray Pad: 295 River Ave. Phone: 204-510-1743 Linden Woods Spray Pad: Charles A. Barbour Indoor Arena 414 Lindenwoods Dr. W. 500 Nathaniel St. Lions Wading Pool: 969 Dowker Ave. Phone: 204-986-6084 River Osborne: 466 Gertrude Ave. Sam Southern Arena St. Norbert Spray Pad: 3450 Pembina Hwy 625 Osborne St. South Waverley Heights Spray Pad: Phone: 204-986-4926 1885 Chancellor Drive.
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Recreation & Physical Activity
FIELDS FOR FIDO
Sponsored by the City of Winnipeg Parks and The City operates numerous skating rinks Open Space Division and the Animal Services located in parks, school sites and at Agency, Fields for Fido is a joint initiative for off- Community Centres. Many small leash dog areas. neighbourhood rinks are also maintained for Dog owners can let their pets socialize and ex- public use. Contact 311 to obtain information on the hours of operation and location of all ercise off-leash in a safe environment. skating rinks in your neighbourhood. OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS ARE NOT FENCED IN. WINNIPEG SOUTH AREA LOCATIONS: For more information and/or locations contact 311 Beiko Park - 3480 Beiko Ave. Local dog parks: Calrossie/Toilers - Park46 Riverside Dr. King’s Park - 198 Kings Dr. Dorge Park - 30 Dorge Dr. Maple Grove Park - 190 Frobisher Rd Tranquil Bay Park - 85 Tranquil Bay (St. Vital -off St. Mary’s & Perimeter Hwy.) Victoria - 80 Derek St.
Waverley - 1885 Chancellor Dr.
Lindenwoods –414 Lindenwoods Dr. W ROTARY CLUB OF WINNIPEG
Whyte Ridge –170 Fleetwood Rd. Is a service organization of business and professional men and women who conduct humanitarian projects, encourage high ethical LE MARCHE ST. NORBERT FARMERS’ MARKET standards in all vocations and work toward Located at 3514 Pembina Hwy. world understanding and peace. SPONSORS AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL Saturdays June - October STUDENTS. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FORT GARRY CLUB: Wednesdays July, August, September Holiday Inn South - 1330 Pembina Hwy., Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays at 12:00 noon For more information contact: 204-275-8349 E-mail: [email protected] OR Website: www.winnipegrotary.org Check out their website at: www.stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca
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City of Winnipeg |Public Works Department | Parks and Open Space Division
This webpage provides a list of Parks within the City of Winnipeg and their locations.
http://winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/Parks/ParksByName.asp
WINNIPEG’S ATHLETICS MANITOBA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Located at 414-145 Pacific Ave.
This expansive system covers all areas of our ATHLETICS MANITOBA is the governing and city, with multi-use paths, bike boulevards and sanctioning organization for Track and Field, pedestrian corridors designed to get you to Road Running and Cross Country in the your destination safely. province of Manitoba. ATHLETICS MANITOBA is a not-for profit provincial sport organization and For more information contact: 311 we are partners and members of Sport Website: jointhemovement.ca Manitoba. For more information contact: Phone: 204-925-5743 Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MANITOBA RUNNER’S ASSOCIATION E-mail: [email protected] (MRA) Website: www.athleticsmanitoba.com
Promotes running in Manitoba. Supports all runners and racers in the province, from THE RUNNING ROOM recreational to the elite. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE Located at 2095 Pembina Hwy. For more information contact the Association by: A FREE DROP-IN walking and running program for adults. Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Phone: 204-477-5185 Sundays at 8:30 a.m. E-mail: [email protected] For more information contact: 204-489-8888 Website: www.mrsweb.ca Website: www.runningroom.com
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WINNIPEG IN MOTION
Winnipeg in motion is a community-wide collaboration that supports Winnipeggers to be physically active for health benefits. Whatever your age, it’s never too early or too late to get active. So get “in motion” today! If you need some ideas to get you started, visit winnipeginmotion.ca and use the contact us link.
BISON ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Recreation Services - programs for all ages! Customer Service Desk: 204-474-6100 Website: www.bisonactiveliving.ca
From kayaking & climbing to fitness, aquatics, dance, martial arts, cycling, circuit training and yoga - we have something for everyone! Join the community today by signing up for a family/ individual membership or register for an instructional program.
- AGING ACTIVELY -
There are many challenges with aging. The essential tools to achieve healthy aging such as knowledge of proper exercise and nutrition, peer support and the ability to cope with the psychological and physical health changes are your key to success.
Join us Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays for OLDER ADULT AQUAFIT and RESISTANCE TRAINING, and Tuesdays for URBAN POLING. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA - LIBRARIES
University libraries provide access to 2 million volumes, the largest collection of research materials in Manitoba. Library annual fee is $50 or $25 for alumni. Call 204-474-9881 for more details on obtaining a library card.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE U OF M?
Residents are encouraged to check the U OF M website regularly for information on free lectures and other events on campus. www.umanitoba.ca
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REH-FIT CENTRE
Located at 1390 Taylor Ave. The Reh-Fit Centre offers programs and services DUCKWORTH CENTRE: for people of all ages and abilities. With a wide variety of resources in place to tailor a specific The University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre health and fitness program for each of our invites you to enjoy our quality programs and members. services. Our broad based memberships offer SERVICES & PROGRAMS INCLUDE: “Something for Everyone” from learning a new skill to improving and maintaining your overall Health Education Classes fitness. Our programs are delivered and Nutrition Counselling supported by highly qualified staff, working as a team to meet your every need Cardiac Rehabilitation Located at: 400 Spence Street Falls Prevention Phone: 204-786-9349 Weight Management Programs Email: [email protected] Personal Training
Massage Therapy
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE U OF W? Specialty Fitness Programs
UWinnipeg offers many free public lectures, Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi films, arts shows and events that are open to FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and BUDDY SYSTEM are available the public year-round. based on individual need. Check out our events calendar at: For more information contact: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/siteevent-app Phone: 204-488-8023 E-mail: [email protected] TOURISM WINNIPEG Website: http://www.reh-fit.com/ This website has information on events/festivals happening in the City of Winnipeg; many of which offer free activities for persons of all ages. Check out their website at: http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/
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Looking for games and activities? Check out www.fitkidshealthykids.ca We have over 200 games and activities, many with video links to our YouTube page. Use the drop down menus to filter your results to suit your space, age range, number of participants, equipment available and number of leaders. For more information about our programming please contact Caleb DeVries at [email protected]
It’s a Hop Skip and a Jump to FUN!
GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA in FORT GARRY SCOUTS CANADA - MANITOBA COUNCIL
Programs available in Fort Garry, Lindenwoods, Offers programs for boys and girls, young men Waverley Heights, Whyte Ridge, University, Fort and women aged 5-26. Richmond and St. Norbert. Ages 5 to 18+. For more information or for the group nearest EXPERIENCED BASED PROGRAMMING. you contact: 1-888-726-8876 For more information or to volunteer contact: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 204-253-3937 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.girlguides.ca
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HER LIFE AND YOURS. Volunteering with us is a rewarding way to help girls and young wom- en develop the best in themselves. No matter how much time you have to give, there’s a place for you. Whether you choose to work directly with girls in a unit, spend a few hours volunteering at an event, hold an administrative position or act as an adviser in an area of expertise, we offer a variety of ways to volunteer that will fit your schedule and match your interests.
Join us, share you talents and skills and help inspire girl greatness!
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Owned and operated by Girl Guides of Canada, our GIRLS ONLY CAMP is the perfect setting for girls to develop the skills and confidence to help them successfully conquer today’s world. You do not need to be a member of Girl Guides of Canada to attend our residential sum- mer camp located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. Contact us at www.caddylakecamp.com or at [email protected] for more information.
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Kid-Netic Energy CHILDREN’S CAMPS Science and Engineering Camps for Kids at the Camp Dates: University of Manitoba. Ages: 4-16 years old For more info contact: 204-474-8148 For over 30 years, Mini U has been offering a wide variety of summer camps for children ages 4-16 at the University of Manitoba. We KIDsQUEST SUMMER DAY CAMPS @ offer everything from rock climbing to rhythmic Southland Community Church gymnastics and archery and fencing to Bison Ice camps, while incorporating the importance Operated by Southlands Community Church in of physical activity in a safe and inclusive Winnipeg, the camps are open to all children in environment. Come Play 4 Your Health at Mini the community age 6 (Kindergarten age) to U this summer! completion of Grade 6. Activities include:
Registration Inquiries: 204-474-6100 or visit SPORTS - ARTS - MUSIC - CANOEING - miniu.ca - ARCHERY - SWIMMING - GAMES - SNACKS To register by phone, or to speak to one of our staff, please call 204-946-9160. E-mail us at [email protected]
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Places of Worship
NAME LOCATION CONTACT DENOMINATION
ARCHDIOCESE OF WINNIPEG 1495 Pembina Hwy. 204-452-2227 Roman Catholic
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 45 Dalhousie Dr. 204-261-4271 Latter-Day Saints
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 673 Silverstone Ave. 204-269-2362 Anglican
CHURCH OF THE ROCK 204-261-0070 1397 Buffalo Pl. Website: Christian www.churchoftherock.ca
EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH 200 Dalhousie Dr. 204-269-2661 Lutheran
FAITH COVENANT CHURCH 204-261-6163 1229 Windermere Ave. Website: Evangelical Covenant www.faithcovenant.ca
FORT GARRY EVANGELICAL MENNONITE CHURCH 602 Pasadena Ave. 204-261-1084 Mennonite
FORT GARRY MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH 1771 Pembina Hwy. 204-269-5940 Mennonite
FORT GARRY MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP 150 Bayridge Ave. 204-269-5095 Mennonite
FORT GARRY UNITED CHURCH 800 Point Rd. 204-475-1586 United
FORT RICHMOND BAPTIST CHURCH 10 Radcliffe Rd. 204-275-7775 Baptist
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NAME LOCATION CONTACT DENOMINATION
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF WINNIPEG 366 Oakwood Ave. 204-284-8003 Non-Denominational
GRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 50 Barnes St. 204-275-6809 Church of God
GRANT MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 877 Wilkes Ave. 204-989-6740 Baptist
IMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 828 Silvertone Ave. 204-261-0172 Missionary
IMMANUEL PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Assemblies CHURCH 955 Wilkes Ave. 204-489-9000 of Canada
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES FORT GARRY & WAVERLEY 60 Cadboro St. 204-269-9743 Jehovah’s Witnesses HEIGHTS CONGREGATIONS
WINNIPEG KOREAN CHURCH 1226 Waller 204-777-3004 Seventh-Day Adventist
MANITOBA CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DEAF 234-285 Pembina Hwy. 204-475-8321 Roman Catholic
MANITOBA ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION-GRAND 2445 Waverley St. 204-256-1347 Islam MOSQUE
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH PARISH 85 Kirkbridge Dr. 204-261-1579 Roman Catholic
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE CHAPEL 92 Dysart Rd. 204-474-8543 Anglican
ST. NORBERT PARISH 112-80 St. Pierre St. 204-269-3240 Roman Catholic
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NAME LOCATION CONTACT DENOMINATION
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 830 North Dr. 204-475-7549 Anglican
ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE CHAPEL 70 Dysart Rd. 204-474-8575 Roman Catholic
ST. VITAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 1629 Pembina Hwy. 204-453-0933 Roman Catholic
SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATION (SGI) 1185 Pembina Hwy. 204-771-1757 Buddhist
SOUTHLANDS COMMUNITY 204-946-9169 CHURCH E-mail: 85 Keslan Rd. [email protected] Salvation Army Website: www.southlandschurch.com
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 933 Summerside Ave. 204-269-1632 United
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 204-803-7743 590 University Blvd. E-mail: [email protected] Presbyterian Website: www.trinitypres.ca
WAVERLEY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 2171 Waverley St. 204-261-8013 Baptist
WHYTE RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH 201 Scurfield Blvd. 204-489-3875 Baptist
WINNIPEG CHINESE MENNONITE CHURCH 1010 Riverwood Ave. 204-284-7903 Mennonite
WINNIPEG PRESBYTERY UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 1470 Wilson Pl. 204-954-2900 United
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For life threatening emergencies and CITY OF WINNIPEG POLICE STATION #6 crimes in progress DIAL 9 1 1 Phone: 204-986-6042 For police non-emergencies: 204-986-6222
HEALTH LINKS/INFO SANTÉ (24/7) Phone: 204-788-8200
This is a 24-hour, 7 day a week telephone health information service. Health Links is staffed by registered nurses with knowledge to answer your health care questions and guide you to the care you need.
WINNIPEG HARVEST INTAKE For information on emergency food banks in your local area contact: 204-982-3660
Monday to Friday to make an appointment. Hours of operation are 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HAVE YOUR 6 DIGIT MEDICAL NUMBER ON HAND WHEN YOU CALL.
VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Located at 2340 Pembina Hwy. General Inquiries: 204-269-3570 Website: www.vgh.mb.ca WRHA Emergency & Urgent care Wait times: http://www.wrha.mb.ca/wait-times/
Crisis Response Centre : Open 24/7About the Crisis Response Centre is located at 817 Bannatyne Avenue, at the corner of Tecumseh.The centre offers walk-in assessment and treatment for those in mental crisis, along with referrals to other mental health services.
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MANITOBA HEALTH 24 HOUR LINES
If you have questions about whether Manitoba Health covers a service contact: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES: 1-888-834-9767 Manitoba Health Client Services: 204-786-7101 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS & INFORMATION LINE: 1-877-977-0007
PHONE LINES FOR GAMBLING HELP LINE: 1-800-463-1554
RESOURCES, REFERRALS AND INFORMATION: KIDS HELP PHONE LINE: 1-800-668-6868
AIDS/STI INFORMATION LINE: 204-945-2437 KLINIC CRISIS LINE: 204-786-8686
BEDBUG HOTLINE (MANITOBA): 1-855-362-2847 KLINIC SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE:
BREASTFEEDING HOTLINE: 204-788-8667 204-786-8631
CONTACT SERVICE CENTRE: 204-287-8827 MANITOBA SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE: 1-877-435-7170 FAMILY DOCTOR CONNECTION LINE: MOBILE CRISIS LINE: 204-940-1781 204-786-7111 POISON CONTROL CENTRE: 204-787-2591 GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL INFO LINE: SENIORS ABUSE LINE: 204-945-1884 204-284-5208 YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION SYSTEM (YCSS): MEDICATION INFORMATION LINE FOR EVERYONE 204-949-4777 (MILE): 204-474-6493
CLINIC NAME ADDRESS NUMBER Greencrest Pembina Clinic Suite B-2750 Pembina Hwy. 204-415-0044 Lincoln Walk-In Medical Centre 756 Pembina Hwy. 204-284-5408 Linden Ridge Medical Centre E-123 Scurfield Blvd. 204-488-9988 Pembina Village Walk-In Clinic 2-2077 Pembina Hwy. 204-261-4691 Richmond West Medical Clinic 130-2855 Pembina Hwy. 204-269-7755 St. Norbert Medical Centre 3554 Pembina Hwy. 204-415-4844 Bison Primary Medical 80 Bison Dr. 204-275-1500 Elemental Medical 1600 Pembina Hwy 204-475-1600 Pembina Medical 2251 Pembina 204 –415-9022
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24 HOUR LINES RECYCLING DEPOT
OPEN 24 HOURS, 365 DAYS A YEAR
Located at:
1539 Waverley St. | At Chevrier Blvd.
For more information, call the Recycling and garbage information line at:
204-986-8888, Code 9819 or contact 311
CONTACT Community Information
As a program of VOLUNTEER MANITOBA, CONTACT’S data warehouse is a quick and easy source of information to the broad spectrum of community services available throughout Manitoba. Provides free furniture and household goods to Visit the CONTACT website at: individuals and families in need in the City of cms00asa1.winnipeg.ca/crc/crc Winnipeg. Phone: 204-261-8607 Fax: 204-663-6478 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.handsofhope.ca Location and Postal Information:
50 Barnes St. Winnipeg, MB, R3T 4Z7
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COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FACES
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY CO-LOCATED AT 4 FORT STREET, SUITE 100
Our community mental health program Houses six self-help mental health organizations includes a range of community-based pro- that work for and represent the many FACES of grams designed to help adults experiencing individuals with mental illness, including their mental health problems. In a variety of settings, friends, families and natural supports. we provide: Faces includes the following organizations:
Assessment Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba Crisis intervention Inc. (ADAM): 204-925-0600 Counselling Canadian Mental Health Association, Consultation Manitoba Division Inc. (CMHA): Referral 204-982-6100 Case management a. Partnership for Consumer Rehabilitation and education services Empowerment (PCE): 204-953-2354 For more information contact the general b. Mental Health Education Resource information, intake and referral line: Centre of Manitoba (MHERC): 204-788-8330 204-953-2355
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. c. Eating Disorders Self Help (EDSH): 204-953-2358
d. Mental Health Works (MHW): 204-953-2353
Located at 870 Portage Ave. Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS): Klinic provides a full range of health related ser- 204-786-1616 vices from medical care to counselling to edu- Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, cation. Provides confidential services. Inc. (MDAM): 204-786-0987 For more information contact: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Centre Main Number: 204-784-4090 Manitoba Inc. (OCDC): 204-942-3331 Counselling Intake: 204-784-4059 Suicide Prevention Education Awareness E-mail: [email protected] Knowledge (SPEAK): 204-831-3610 Website: www.klinic.mb.ca
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FORT GARRY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE (FGWRC) Locations: a. 1150A Waverley St. (Main Office) b. #104-3100 Pembina Hwy. (Outreach Centre) c. #104-210 Ellen St. (Ellen Street Centre - Children’s Counselling Program) Phone: 204-477-1123 Website: www.fgwrc.ca E-mail: [email protected]
FGWRC provides free support and services for women and children including supportive counsel- ling, workshops, information and referrals and outreach programs.
SOUTH WINNIPEG FAMILY INFORMATION BRAVESTONE CENTRE INC. CENTRE (SWFIC) home of THE CLOTHES Bravestone Centre is a non-profit charitable CLOSET organization that provides women and their 800 Point Road (Agency office located in the lower children affected by domestic violence with full level of Fort Garry United Church) -time counselling and support programs while Phone: 204-284-9311 living in the safety of our program. For more information contact: Website: www.swfic.org Phone: 204-275-2600 South Winnipeg Family Information Centre is a non-profit, community based family resource E-mail: [email protected] centre and United Way agency. The Centre Or visit their website at: bravestonecentre.ca provides programming in the following areas:
Workshops for students (youth support and education) Family/parent support and edu- cation
Career Clothing for women
Information and resources
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CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION INC. COORDINATED RESPONSE NETWORK ADDICTIONS AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
(ANCR) The BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION provides long-term residential addictions treatment CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS COORDINATED programming for men, women, teens and RESPONSE NETWORK is generally the first point of family units experiencing a variety of addiction contact with the Child and Family Services problems and co-occurring mental health system. The Child and Family ANCR Network is concerns. accessible round-the-clock to handle emergency and non-emergency calls. For more information contact: Phone: 204-944-4200 Phone: (204) 269-3430 Fax: 204-944-4250 E-mail: [email protected] Location and postal information: Website: www.bhf.ca/index.html
835 Portage Ave. Location and postal information: Winnipeg, Manitoba 35 ave de la Digue Box 250 R3G 0N6 St. Norbert, Manitoba R3V 1L6 Website: www.ancr.ca/index.php
The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown agency that contributes to the health and well being of Manitobans by addressing the harms associated with the use of alcohol, other drugs and gambling. AFM is responsible for providing intervention, rehabilitation, prevention, education and research to citizens of Manitoba. AFM provides treatment services to youth and adults for alcohol and other drugs and for gambling problems. For more information contact the:
Winnipeg Region Administration Office 1031 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0R8 Phone: 204-944-6200 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.afm.mb.ca/index.htm
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FAMILY SERVICES
AFM strives to meet the needs of family and friends of persons who are struggling with alcohol, drugs or gambling. Through education, counselling and therapy services, individuals, couples and families are offered opportunities to:
Improve the quality of their lives
Explore the effects of addiction on themselves
Make personal changes and healthy choices for their own lives Programs listed are available either by appointment or for scheduled sessions.
Location and postal information: Phone: 204-944-6229 Christie House E-mail: [email protected] 586 River Ave. Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0E8
Family Information Sessions The Family Awareness Program
These groups are free, open to all and Provides the opportunity to begin to examine the completely confidential. nature of addiction and the impact it has had on both themselves and their families. No pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required for the Family Awareness There is no obligation to attend any further Program, and attendance at a Family Information sessions. Session is a pre-requisite. A counsellor will talk about the addictive process and how family members react to AFM ALSO PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES addiction. Information will be provided about FOR FAMILIES: services for families. Questions are encouraged. Confidential individual consultation sessions for individuals, couples, or families Family Recovery Program Individual, couple, and family counselling
In this therapy group, clients will have a safe Marriage and family therapy ( for those who place to explore and challenge beliefs and have used AFM services) behaviours developed as a result of living with Specific services for partners and families of addiction gamblers
Intervention consultation
ReParenting Program (Available in Brandon)
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AFM ADULT SERVICES
Adult services are provided to adults 18 years and older who are seeking assistance either due to their own or another's involvement with alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. There are five program areas available as part of Adult Services: 1. Residential Treatment
2. Continuing Care
3. Community Based Treatment Programs
4. Gambling Residential Treatment 5. Impaired Driver Program
Residential Treatment Community Based Treatment Programs
A short term (21 to 28 days) residential rehabili- Are for individuals experiencing problems with tation program for those dependently involved. alcohol, other drugs and/or gambling and Provides medical and psychology services with have sufficient community resources and on-site physician and psychologists. The pro- supports in place. Programs are offered during gram offers gender specific content to address the day and evening and are open to both the differing needs of men and women. men and women or on a gender-specific basis. Women’s Residential Facility For more information contact: 204-944-6200 588 River Ave.
Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0E8 Gambling Residential Treatment Phone: 204-944-6229 AFM offers a 14-day residential program for Men’s Residential Facility both men and women. The program takes place at the Parkwood Treatment Centre in 1041 Portage Ave. Brandon and is available for problem gamblers Winnipeg, MB in the province. Phone: 204-944-6200 For more information contact: 1-866-767-3838
After completing the residential rehabilitation Impaired Driving Program program, clients are encouraged to participate in the CONTINUING CARE PROGRAM, which gives The purpose of the program is to help them opportunities to access continued individuals avoid future impaired driving support in a healthy peer environment. offenses. For more information contact: 204-944-6290
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YOUTH SERVICES
The goal of AFM Youth Services is to provide clients (youth ages 12 to 18) with the information, skills and opportunities to successfully address their concerns about alcohol, other drugs or gambling (AODG) involvement, and related problems. For more information contact: Located and postal information: Phone: 204-944-6235 200 Osborne St. N. E-mail: [email protected] Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1V4
Community Based Treatment Programs Parents Intervention/Information Program
AFM youth programs are designed to help youth (PIP) look at their alcohol, other drugs and gambling PIP is designed for parents or caregivers who (AODG) involvement to see if it is negatively affect- are concerned about their child’s involvement ing their life. with AODG. The guidelines offered to parents Services include: through this program will assist them in Assessment and counselling for youth who supporting their child, while helping to establish may be experiencing difficulties with their own a more manageable living environment. or another person’s involvement with AODG
Individual and group counselling Strengthening Families
Information and support for parents. Provides family therapy to youth and their families involved in AFM programming. It is Residential Treatment designed to support families experiencing challenges with family interactions related to Compass Residential Youth Program is an eight- alcohol, other drugs and gambling week program for adolescents 13 to 17 years involvement. old who are experiencing significant problems with their use of alcohol or other drugs. Outreach Services The facility is located in Southport, four AFM has partnerships with the Department of kilometers south of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Justice and the Department of Family Services to provide outreach services to clients meeting the program criteria. NOTE: AFM Youth Services also provides school-based services and education and The counsellors provide assessment, education, prevention services. counselling and referral services for their clients.
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Healthy Together Now! (HTN!)
HTN! is an initiative intended to prevent chronic disease in Manitoba. Projects are community initiated, planned and led. Initiatives support and encourage physical activity, healthy eating, mental wellness and smoke-free living. Participating communities design programs to address the risk factors that affect their community. To apply online : http://www.healthytogethernow.net/
Fort Garry Healthy Together Now – Funding Guidelines
Funds can be used to support PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTHY EATING, MENTAL WELLNESS and LIVING SMOKE-FREE initiatives in Fort Garry community area. The Fort Garry HTN! funds can be used by the community to develop projects or enhance existing programs. HTN! funds supports activities that reduce barriers to participation. Grants of $500 to $3,000 will be awarded but can vary based on program activities and available funds.
GRANTING CRITERIA ADDITIONAL ELIIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Non-profit community groups, child care Projects must benefit Fort Garry community facilities and schools are eligible when working members. with community. Nutritious and safe food must be provided at Partnerships between community groups and all sessions (e.g. hotdogs, fast food will not be service providers are encouraged. covered).
For more information about HTN! in South Win- When projects are delivered they should aim to support and incorporate healthy living nipeg contact Amanda Younka by: principles and/or activities (physical activity, Phone: 204-794-2696 healthy eating, mental wellness and smoke- E-mail: [email protected] free living). Projects should aim to reduce barriers to To learn more about Healthy Together Now, community participation. Healthy Together Now tools and resources - including a collection of Manitoba stories, visit: Website: http://www.healthytogethernow.net/
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Winnipeg’s 311 inquiry service provides citizens the opportunity to ask questions about, or to request city services at their convenience. This service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Inquiries from the public can be dealt with in both English and French.
CITY Contact: Phone: 311
E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://winnipeg.ca/interhom/contact/
The primary access point to the Government of Manitoba is through MANITOBA GOVERNMENT INQUIRY. They can assist you in identifying the program, service, or person that you need to speak to in the provincial government. MANITOBA GOVERNMENT INQUIRY is open Monday through
PROVINCE Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Contact: Toll free in Manitoba: 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862)
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gov.mb.ca/contact.html
This is your primary access point to the GOVERNMENT OF CANADA. This service operates a toll-free telephone referral service nation wide to help the public find answers to questions concerning a wide variety of
COUNTRY federal government services. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Contact: Phone: 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)
E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://canada.gc.ca
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY (WRHA)
The WRHA is the governing body for healthcare regulation and is responsible for coordinating health services in designated regions. The City of Winnipeg’s residents are served by the Winnipeg Health Region. The WRHA is composed of health care providers and management professionals who coordinate, manage, deliver, allocate funds to and evaluate health care and health promotion in Winnipeg. For more information contact their main line at: 204-940-7091 Contact your Community Health Office (SEE BELOW)
VISIT THE WINNIPEG HEALTH REGION’S WEBSITE AT:
AMANDA YOUNKA
COMMUNITY FACILITATOR: WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY ACCESS FORT GARRY: 135 PLAZA DR. Supports and enables the creation and HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE promotion of community-based and Access a variety of services including: community-directed initiatives. Homecare Strengthens community action and creates Public Health supportive environments. Mental health E-mail: [email protected] Families first Program Community Nutritionist Community Development Public Health Dietitian
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY AFG Switchboard Exercising proper nutrition is important in Phone : 204-940-7091 keeping a body healthy. WRHA Community Second Floor Reception (Department of Families) Nutritionists are available to provide information about proper nutrition. Phone : 204-938-5500 For more information on nutrition topics Location and Postal Information: contact the community nutritionist for Fort 135 Plaza Dr. Garry at: 204-940-2325 Winnipeg, MB, R3T 6E8
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Healthy Together Now! (HTN!)
HTN! is an initiative intended to prevent chronic disease in Manitoba. Projects are community initiated, planned and led. Initiatives support and encourage physical activity, healthy eating, mental wellness and smoke-free living. Participating communities design programs to address the risk factors that affect their community.
Updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities