Mental Health & Addictions, Shared Health

09/16/2025

Are you a Manitoba healthcare professional who has been impacted by wildfires?

Join us for a free webinar on Monday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., tailored specifically to support healthcare staff. Learn about the psychological impacts of wildfires, evidence-based coping strategies, ways to build resilience, and how to foster mental wellness—for yourself and your team.

Led by Dr. Unger and Dr. Rysen, in partnership with Shared Health’s Provincial Wellbeing Team, this session offers practical tools to manage stress and maintain mental health during times of acute pressure in healthcare settings.

Visithttps://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/poster-phc-sept-22.pdf to learn more.

University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba HSC_Winnipeg Winnipeg Regional Health Authority WRHA Indigenous Health Indigenoushealthmb Northern Health Region Southern Health-Santé Sud Interlake-Eastern Health Prairie Mountain Health CancerCare Manitoba Doctors Manitoba

09/16/2025

Are you a Manitoba healthcare professional who has been impacted by wildfires?

Join us for a free webinar on Monday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., tailored specifically to support healthcare staff. Learn about the psychological impacts of wildfires, evidence-based coping strategies, ways to build resilience, and how to foster mental wellness—for yourself and your team.

Led by Dr. Unger and Dr. Rysen, in partnership with Shared Health’s Provincial Wellbeing Team, this session offers practical tools to manage stress and maintain mental health during times of acute pressure in healthcare settings.

Visit https://ow.ly/NGlm50WXeyu to learn more.

University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba HSC_Winnipeg Winnipeg Regional Health Authority WRHA Indigenous Health Indigenoushealthmb Northern Health Region Southern Health-Santé Sud Interlake-Eastern Health Prairie Mountain Health CancerCare Manitoba Doctors Manitoba

09/07/2025

Recovery Day Winnipeg is TODAY, Sept. 7 at The Forks. The Mental Health & Addictions, Shared Health team will be on-site throughout the event to highlight services and programming for Manitobans with substance use and addictions challenges.

Join us from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. as we partner with others to build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving life for individuals, families, and communities.

To learn more about the event, visit https://ow.ly/pGl350WQC4b

🔗 Explore the Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder, which provides a number of mental health, wellness and addictions supports and resources for you and those you care about by visiting: https://ow.ly/m8Vi50WQC49.

09/05/2025

Recovery Day Winnipeg is this Sunday, Sept. 7 at The Forks. The Mental Health & Addictions, Shared Health team will be on-site throughout the event to highlight services and programming for Manitobans with substance use and addictions challenges.

Join us from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. as we partner with others to build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving life for individuals, families, and communities.

To learn more about the event, visit https://ow.ly/pGl350WQC4b

🔗 Explore the Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder, which provides a number of mental health, wellness and addictions supports and resources for you and those you care about by visiting: https://ow.ly/m8Vi50WQC49.

09/02/2025

Mental Health & Addictions, Shared Health is seeking Crisis Clinicians and Nurses to fill casual positions at the Crisis Response Centre (CRC).

The CRC is the only crisis facility in Manitoba and prides itself on innovation and quality service delivery. The CRC opened in 2013 and provides a constellation of walk-in, mobile, and scheduled crisis response services. This service offers mental health crisis services seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

The centre includes a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, and peer and family support workers, along with other clinicians and support workers with expertise in mental health and crisis, and an understanding of the service needs of persons with an accompanying substance use disorder.

Under the general direction of the Manager - Crisis Response Services and in collaboration with the CRC clinical team, Crisis Clinicians and Nurses are responsible for providing clinical services to individuals in mental health and/or psychosocial crisis.

➡️ If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please visit https://ow.ly/93Ib50WPUNr to learn more today. ⬅️

08/18/2025

🚨Don’t miss the first in our two-part webinar: The Drug Crisis! Ever wonder how Canada’s drug crisis developed or what can be done about it? Join us to explore and learn with our CEO Dr. Alexander Caudarella, a family physician specializing in addiction medicine. 🔗Register now! https://ow.ly/YhHw50WGGvB

Part 1: How Did We Get Here?
📅Tuesday, Aug. 26, 12–1 p.m. ET

08/15/2025

🚨 Free Virtual Wellness Sessions for Manitoba First Responders 🚨

If you’ve been impacted by wildfires, you’re not alone. Join us on Friday, Aug. 29 or Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn post-wildfire psychological effects, evidence-based coping strategies, boost resilience, and support mental wellness — for yourself and your team.

These wellness sessions are open to all Manitoba first responders and are being offered in partnership by members of Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions, Clinical Health Psychology, the University of Manitoba, and the Shared Health Provincial Wellbeing Team.

Visit https://ow.ly/Mqcu50WGjw8 to learn more.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Southern Health-Santé Sud Northern Health Region Interlake-Eastern Health Prairie Mountain Health Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Manitoba Métis Federation Brandon Fire & Emergency Services College of Paramedics of Manitoba Canadian Red Cross Manitoba Government City of Winnipeg - Municipal Government Indigenoushealthmb

06/11/2025

Change can feel out of reach when you're struggling with substance use, drugs or gambling—but support is here, and help is always available.

📞 Call or text the Manitoba Addictions Helpline at 1-855-662-6605 and you will be connected with a counsellor who will help you begin your recovery journey.

🔗 Explore the Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder, which provides a number of mental health, wellness and addictions supports and resources for you and those you care about by visiting: https://ow.ly/cfKJ50W7QeO.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Southern Health-Santé Sud Northern Health Region Prairie Mountain Health Interlake-Eastern Health

06/06/2025

Experiencing a wildfire evacuation is a stressful and traumatic event, and can feel overwhelming. It’s completely natural to experience a mix of emotions right now, and please remember—you’re not alone.

Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services (MFRNSS) provides telephone and on-line counselling to rural and northern Manitobans. Staff are available to support the mental health needs of evacuees during this trying time.

Contact the service toll free at 1-866-367-3276 or visit their website today at: https://ow.ly/bbHi50W5cUs.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Northern Health Region Southern Health-Santé Sud Interlake-Eastern Health Prairie Mountain Health WRHA Indigenous Health Indigenoushealthmb Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Manitoba Métis Federation

05/31/2025

As communities face the devastating impact of the ongoing fires in northern Manitoba, our health system is committed to supporting the wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

We understand that the effects of such natural disasters extend beyond physical safety; they touch the emotional, mental, and cultural fabric of our lives. Our focus is on providing comprehensive support that honours traditions and fosters healing.

Please visit https://ow.ly/5aKs50W1JYJ today to explore Indigenous wellbeing supports, resources, healing centres, language access services and more.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Northern Health Region Southern Health-Santé Sud Interlake-Eastern Health Prairie Mountain Health Mental Health & Addictions, Shared Health WRHA Indigenous Health Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Manitoba Métis Federation

05/21/2025