Our Own Health Centre

09/24/2025

Meet Our Master of Ceremonies: Chrissy Troy

Chrissy Troy is the longtime co-host of The Ace Burpee Show on 103.1 Virgin Radio Winnipeg, where she’s been a morning staple for more than 14 years. Originally from rural Interlake, Manitoba, she blends her farm-girl roots with sharp on-air energy. A 2014 YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Award recipient, Chrissy is deeply involved in community and charitable work. She’s also a proud champion of Winnipeg’s culture, food, and local spirit.

09/23/2025

We are excited to announce the 9th annual - It’s a Wonderful Night Christmas Fundraiser “Glitter & Be Gay” in support of Our Own Health Centre providing care to the 2SLGBTTQ+ community is being held on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

To be held at the beautiful and historic Millennium Centre, 389 Main St., Winnipeg, MB

VIP Reception Doors open 6:30 pm $285
includes: Sparkling Wine and Signature Cocktails & Exclusive appetizers in the opulent Tapestry Room

Patron Admission Doors open 7:30 pm $220

Click the link in our bio to find out more.

Your support helps Our Own Health Centre continue. providing affirming medical care for Winnipeg’s
2SLGBTQ+ community, including vital free services not covered by Manitoba Health.

09/10/2025

08/06/2025

Drug Alert: Winnipeg — Wed. July 30, 2025

Reports of a substance sold as DOWN that is fluorescent green and light pink, causing people to overdose from a minuscule amount (“a speck” is causing overdose).

Suspected to be related to 19 emergency calls requiring administration of naloxone over a 24-hour period on July 29.

Get printable handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio)
http://www.safersites.ca/20250730winnipeg

Facebook is starting to censor our drug alerts! Visit https://www.safersites.ca/join to receive drug alerts in your email inbox.

If you are using substances, please:
* Use with a friend and stagger your use
* Start low and go slow
* Have and know how to use naloxone

If you are using alone, consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so they can spot you.

Get your drugs checked:
Nine Circles, Tu/W/Th, 10am-4pm, parking lot door of 705 Broadway Ave
Street Connections, M/W/F, 8:30am-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St
— Anonymous fee-based mail-in service
NOTE: FTIR testing is temporarily not available at the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS)

If you are experiencing grief from losing loved ones to drug toxicity, please know you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, please call the crisis line at Klinic: 204-786-8686 or toll free 1-888-322-3019

08/06/2025

Rainbow Resource Centre in partnership with Manitoba Blue Cross is now accepting applications for relational therapy. Applications close at noon on August 15, 2025.

Marriage and Family Therapy interns at Manitoba Blue Cross have been trained by Rainbow Resource Centre on offering 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapeutic practices.
In this partnership, interns are offering free short-term relational therapy to clients from September 2025 to June 2026.

Relational therapy involves more than one person in the therapy process and focuses on the dynamics between them. It can address a wide range of relationships, including romantic or intimate partnerships, family, parent-child relationships, siblings, extended family, and friendships.

Apply by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MQNPPB8

05/27/2025

Cocktails on the Rooftop
May 31 @ 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/cocktails-on-the-rooftop
862 Dufferin Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2X 0A3, Canada

01/16/2025

“Dollar A Day Foundation” has selected its provincial winners for the Change Makers award. Their mission is to provide adequate funding for innovative front-line mental health and addictions programs across Canada.

ROAR (Rainbow Outpatient Addiction Recovery) Program was not only the Manitoba recipient of this award but was also chosen as the national recipient.

Our Own Health Centre's clinical therapist JP Grimard, who launched the ROAR Program, a first-of-its-kind, 2SLGBTTQ+ tailored program in Manitoba. This crystal m**h addictions program is a testament to our dedication to addressing the unique challenges faced by our community.

Please see the video below for the official announcement. Wait until the end of the video to see ROAR.
A Dollar A Day

https://fb.watch/x92VuyaMBk/

12/09/2024

Thank you for all our sponsors of the 2024 “It’s A Wonderful Night” Fundraiser for Our Own Health Centre.
For more info or to donate visit: https://www.ourownhealth.ca/about

12/09/2024

For more info or to donate visit:

Our Own Health Centre is a Winnipeg medical clinic that offers interdisciplinary health care for everybody and specializes in the care of the LGBTQS2+ community and for men who have s*x with men (MSM). This unique clinic is award-winning and nationally recognized for its work.

12/06/2024

Thank you to for being a sponsor of “It’s A Wonderful Night Gala” Your food was just delicious!!’ All our guest loved it

12/06/2024

Fun times at the “8th annual “It’s A Wonderful Night” fundraiser in support of