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Mental Health Workshops and Support Groups - Winnipeg

Updated: March 2015

Calendar of mental health workshops and groups in

the following categories:

Health & Wellness and Personal

Development Workshops

Leisure Groups

Support Groups

Cognitive Behavioral Group Programs

Bereavement Groups

Information is compiled and edited by the CMHA, Winnipeg Region office-

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Health & Wellness and Personal Development Workshops

Workshop Name: Communicating and Relationship

Description: Participants will explore the components of effective communication including

reflective listening, identifying non-verbal cues, responding with understanding,

and using effective problem solving techniques such as assertiveness and setting

boundaries in relationships. Participants will increase their competency in skills

which will improve their personal effectiveness at home, in the community, in

relationships and with themselves.

Fee and Registration: Free - Registration required. Please call (204) 989-4194.

Organization: YMCA-YWCA - Learning and Leisure Centre

Location: LL103-290 Vaughan Street (www.ywinnipeg.ca)

Group Name: Anger Management for Men And Women

Description: This group teaches concrete skills for anger management and communication to

help men operate more respectfully in the world. Meets: Tuesday evenings at 6pm – 8pm, call for more info; (204) 947-1401)

Fee: $60/person; contact facilitator if financial assistance is required

Date(s): Start Date is April 14th,

2015 for 8 weeks

Organization: The Family Centre of Winnipeg

Location: 401-393 Portage Avenue

Workshop Name: Being Me, Being Free Description: A program designed for Aboriginal adults over the age of twenty-four. This

program addresses the needs of survivors of the Residential Schools Legacy,

victims of historical trauma, abuse, domestic violence, and survivors of a loved

one’s suicide, sudden accidental death, or other traumas and losses. Sessions will

address needs including situational stressors, family relations, interpersonal

relationships, employee personal concerns, mental health issues, sexuality issues

and underlying issues of addictions.

Meets: For more information, please contact the agency.

Fee and Registration: Free – Intake & registration required. Please call (204) 783-2976 or

(877) 423-4648.

Date(s): Call the Eyaa-Keen Centre for next start date

Organization Eyaa-Keen Healing Centre Inc. (www.eyaa-keen.org)

Location: Pinewood Lodge, White shell Provincial Park

Group Name: Better Fathering

Description: This group is designed to assist men in discovering more fully their gifts in

fatherhood and manhood.

Meets: Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for 4 weeks

Fee and Registration: $60/person; consult facilitator if financial assistance is required; contact (204)

782-7987 for more information and to register or e-mail:

[email protected]

Date(s): Wednesday March 25, 2015 – Wednesday April 15, 2015


http://www.ywinnipeg.ca/

http://www.eyaa-keen.org/

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Location: 401-393 Portage Avenue (4th

floor of Portage Place Mall)

Workshop Name: Building Self-Esteem -- Registration opens April. 1, 2015 Description: Through this course, participants will explore their view of themselves. They

will explore barriers that hold them back from having a healthy self-esteem and

will experiment with ways to improve feelings of self-compassion and self-

worth.

Meets: Mon & Wed 1:00 pm-3:15 pm, 10 Sessions.


Date(s): Starting May 4-June 8, 2015

May 18, 2015 is a holiday*



Workshop Name: Calm in the Storm Series Description: Klinic will be offering this six-week series covering topics from our popular Life

in Balance program. The course will be held at Klinic Community Health

Centre, 870 Portage Ave. Topics covered will include living a balanced life,

emotional and mental well-being, coping with stress, exploring spirituality,

developing self-compassion, good food for well-being, and getting restful sleep.

Each session will include some information, time for discussion and some

practice (yes, even the one on sleep!). The series will be hosted by Klinic staff,

snacks and handouts for further information included. This program is free.

Fees and Registration: Free. If you are interested please contact Gwen Crawley at 204-784-4209

Organization: Klinic Community Health Center

Location: Klinic, 870 Portage Avenue (Basement)

Workshop Name: Coping Skills for Depression –Registration opens April 1st , 2015

Description: This course is structured to enhance participants’ awareness of their current

coping skills and to help develop new skills to manage depression. Topics

covered include: the impact of thoughts on feelings; developing assertiveness;

building self-esteem; self-nurturing behaviours; raising energy levels; and the

importance of social support. Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am– 12:15 pm. 10 Sessions


Date(s): Starting May 5—June 4, 2015



Workshop Name: Eight Stages of Healing

Description: a ten-week program for families and friends of someone with a mental illness

and/or a co-occurring disorder. This course is offered for those who wish to

improve their coping skills and their family system of care.



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Meets: Offered twice per year – contact the MSS for information.

Fee and Registration: Free. Registration required. Please contact MSS (204) 786-1616.

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (www.mss.mb.ca)

Location: 100 – 4 Fort Street (FACES)

Workshop Name: English Conversation Circles

Description: Free English Conversation Circles for people who are learning English and

want to improve both their speaking and listening skills. This Program

is for both men and women.

Date(s): Every Saturday, starting February 14th

, 2015 – March 21st, 2015

Fees and Registration: Free. Call (204)-774-8975 ext 225 or e-mail [email protected] to register.

Organization: West Central Neighborhood Immigrant Settlement Services

Location: West Central Women’s Resource Centre – 640 Ellice Ave.

Workshop Name: Exploring the Journey of Recovery

Description: Learn about the process of recovery and how it relates to you. Learn about how

people make changes and discover where you are on the path to recovery.

Receive information on health and wellness and how it applies to daily living.

Fee and Registration: Free. Registration required. Please call (204) 982-6100.

Orientation Date(s): June 9th, 2015 at 1:00 pm; and June 9th

, 2015 at 1:00pm

Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association, Winnipeg Region

Location: Canadian Mental Health Association – Winnipeg 930 Portage Avenue

(www.cmhawpg.mb.ca/ejr.htm)

Workshop Name: Livin’ Better- Description: This is a wellness program created by the

WRHA for individuals with mental health concerns to encourage a

healthy lifestyle. What people eat plays a role in the development, management

and prevention of specific mental health problems. The pro-gram teaches general

nutrition and physical activity information broken down into five sessions

Meets: Monday & Wed from 1:00-3:15 pm. 5 Sessions


Date(s): Starting March 23-April 26, 2015

Registration opens March. 2, 2015



Workshop Name: Managing Anger Description: The management of anger involves a willingness to change old self-defeating

styles of reacting and be-having. Participants learn that anger management is not

the process of eliminating anger; rather, it is the process of using their self-

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awareness to make anger work for them. Participants practice a variety of

relaxation skills to reduce the tension that comes with anger. We also explore

styles of thinking that increase anger.

Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am – 12:15 pm. 10 Sessions


Date(s): Starting March 24-April 23, 2015

Registration opens March. 2, 2015 Organization: YMCA-YWCA - Learning and Leisure Centre


Workshop Name: Mindfulness Meditation

Description: Mindfulness meditation is a practice of settling the mind and body in full

awareness the present moment. By learning to sit with our own thoughts,

emotions and bodily sensations without judgement we can respond to life’s

many ups and downs rather than react to stressful situations in old, unwise and

habitual patterns. In this 60 minute weekly gathering participants learn simple

sitting and walking meditation in group sessions as well as explore opportunities

for informal practice in daily life. Together we experience the art of “being”.

Date(s): Tuesdays, 12:00noon to 1:00pm (No late entries when room door is closed)

Fees and Registration: Free. No registration required.

Location: 870 Portage Ave

Organization: Klinic Community Health Centre

Group Name: Peer Support Service

Description: A peer-led hotline that connects people living with cancer and caregivers with

trained volunteers who offer encouragement and share ideas for coping over the

phone – all from their unique perspective as someone who has been there.

Date(s): Ongoing everyday program from 8:30am-4:30pm

Fee and Registration: Free. Call 1-800-263-6750 to connect directly with supports.

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society

Workshop Name: Spiritual Journeys- Registration opens March. 2, 2015 Description: Spirituality and Recovery is the theme of this course. The course is open to

participants of any (or no) spiritual or religious background. Participants will be-

come aware of the importance of spiritual health as a component of well-being,

affirm life experiences that have shaped spiritual development, and explore

spiritual activities that enrich life. Some of the topics covered are: Purpose and

Meaning, Mindful-ness, Values, Connectedness, Creativity and Won-der, and

Ceremonies. This is an opportunity to explore spiritual topics in a safe and non-

judgmental environment.

Meets: MON & WED, 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm 5 Sessions


Date(s): Starting April 8 - April 22, 2015





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Group Name: Peer Support Program

Description: A peer-led hotline that connects people living with cancer and caregivers with

trained volunteers who offer encouragement and share ideas for coping over the

phone – all from their unique perspective as someone who has been there.

Date(s): Ongoing everyday program from 9:00am-5:00pm

Fee and Registration: Free. Call 1-800-263-6750 to connect directly with supports.

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society

Workshop Name: Schizophrenia Treatment & Education Program (STEP)

Description: This multidisciplinary program includes an inpatient unit, outpatient clinics and

a rehabilitation readiness component. STEP provides specialized consultation

services, both medical and non-medical, regarding the diagnosis, treatment and

rehabilitation of individuals with psychotic disorder. The STEP program also

offers an educational workshop for family members which cover a variety of

topics related to understanding and supporting family members living with

schizophrenia.

Organization: Health Sciences Centre

Contact: (204) 787-5005

Workshop Name: Understanding and Managing Anxiety

Description: This course has two main objectives. The first is to help participants understand

anxiety, including: why one feels anxious; physical, emotional and behavioural

symptoms of anxiety; thinking patterns that increase anxiety; and the

characteristics of various anxiety disorders. The second objective is to help

participants develop positive coping tools to manage their anxiety. These

strategies include: breathing and relaxation; mindfulness and meditation;

cognitive restructuring; gradual exposure; breaking reactive patterns; and

gratitude.

Meets: Wednesday and Friday 10:00 – 12:15 pm (2 hours, 15 minutes per session).


Date(s): Starts February 12, 2015 – March 16, 2015 (10 sessions)



Workshop Name: Women and Anger

Description: This eight-week session course teaches concrete skills for anger management

and communication to help women operate more respectfully in the world.

Meets: Tuesday evenings at 6pm, call (204)-947-1401 for more information

Fee and Registration: $60.00 registration fee. Consult with facilitators if financial assistance required

Date(s): February 3rd

, 2015 until March 31st, 2015


Location: 401-393 Portage Avenue


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Group Name: Women and Family Support Groups

Meets: Inquire at www.womenshealthclinic.org/events

Date(s): Ongoing

Fee and Registration: Varies. Call 204-947-1517 for more information.

Organization: Women’s Health Clinic

Location: 419 Graham Ave, Unit A

Group Name: Women’s Drop In

Description: A safe place for women to relax, connect, gain support and learn about resources

in their community.

Meets: Wednesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm

Fee and Registration: Contact 204-668-3181 ext 220 for more info

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: The Refuge

Location: 325 Tailbot Ave

Workshop Name: Your Recovery Journey Description: A ten-session course for people living with a mental illness, who would like to

explore different aspects of recovery including meaning, management and

medication. Participants work towards goals of establishing and maintaining

wellness. The course uses a variety of formats including video, interactive

exercises and structured presentation.

Meets: Contact the MSS for information.


Date(s): Contact the MSS for information.

Organization Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (www.mss.mb.ca)


Workshop Name: Yoga Description: Description: Klinic offers free weekly 60 minute yoga sessions. Doing Yoga is far more than

fitness of the body. It is one of the oldest practices of mind, body and spirit

connection. Enjoy feeling stronger, more flexible, calmer, in balance and

peaceful. Yoga helps promote well-being through a sequencing of poses done in

a safe and positive environment.

Meets: Thursdays, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Fees and Registration: Free but Weekly registration is required, space is limited.

Date(s): Please Contact Leslie at 204-784-4206 on Wednesdays to register.

Organization: Klinic Community Health Center

Location: 870 Portage Avenue

Leisure/Recreation Groups

Group Name: Leisure Groups

http://www.womenshealthclinic.org/events


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Description: Three leisure groups are offered each week that provide opportunities for

participants to socialize in a welcoming, supportive environment. Members may

choose to be in only one of the groups. At least two ticketed, peer-led events are

also arranged monthly and are open to all who attend the Centre. Activity

schedules are available at the Centre.

Meets: Call the Learning and Leisure Centre for details.


Date(s): Ongoing. Activity schedules are available at the Centre.


Location: Various (www.ywinnipeg.ca)

Group Name: Mindfulness Meditation Group

Description: A six-week program teaching participants techniques to manage stress,

emotions, and anxiety. Mindfulness meditation is a state of present awareness, a

relax state of mind. Its being consciousness of our experience including

sensations, thoughts, feelings, breathings and surroundings.

Meets: Twice per year

Fee and Registration: Please contact (204) 233-0262 for more information.

Date(s): Contact Youville for next available dates

Organization: Centre Youville Centre (www.youville.ca)

Location: 33 Marion Street

Group Name: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Leisure Group

Description: A leisure group that provides a variety of activities.

Meets: Saturdays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Fee and Registration: Free. No registration required.

Date(s): Ongoing.

Organization: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Location: 100 – 4 Fort Street (FACES) (www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca)

Group Name: Studio Central

Description: Studio Central is a project of Artbeat Studio Inc. Programming at Studio Central

aims to facilitate the production of art as a means of inspiring personal passion,

connecting generations, bridging diverse groups, and serving as a catalyzing

symbol of the people as a community. Various programs include Self Directed

Studio, Creative Techniques, and Community Projects.

Meets: Call (204) 943-8290 for info

Fee and Registration: Free. Contact Studio Central for further details.

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: Artbeat Studio Inc – Studio Central

Location: 444 Kennedy St. (2nd Floor) (www.artbeatstudio.ca/studiocentral)

Support Groups


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Group Name: Caregiver Education and Support Group Description: These meetings offer the opportunity for caregivers to meet and share both

information and experience of caring for a person with alzheimers or

another form of dementia.

Meets: Call (204)-943-6622 for further information

Fee and Registration: Contact Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba for more details

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba

Location: 10-120 Donald Street

Group Name: Co-Ed Sweat Lodge

Description: Open to men and women. Sweat Lodge Ceremonies are conducted by Elders,

including those on the organization’s Council of Elders as well as those from the

community at large. Participants will include those individuals involved in

programming, community members, and tourists.

Meets: Every Saturday at 1:30pm.

Fee and Registration: Free, Drop-in, no registration required . Please contact Rose at (204) 940-4240

or e-mail her at [email protected].

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: Circle of Life Thunderbird House

Program: Madoodoson/ Sweat Lodge

Location: 715 Main Street (www.Thunderbirdhouse.com)

Group Name: Compulsive Hoarding Support Group

Description: A group for adults with compulsive hoarding/chronic disorganization disorder

issues; not for family members.

Meets: Call (204) 942-3331 for information about meeting times

Date(s): Contact the OCD Centre for information.

Organization: OCD Center Manitoba Inc.


Group Name: Cultural Advisors

Description: The Elders of the Circle of Life Thunderbird House provide spiritual healing and

counseling to groups, individuals, couples and families.

Meets: No set times

Fee and Registration: Free. Please contact Chrissy at (204) 940-4256

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: Circle of Life Thunderbird House

Location: 715 Main Street (www.Thunderbirdhouse.com)

Group Name: Diagnosis-specific Group – Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression)

Description: Peer led support group

Meets: Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fee and Registration: Free. Drop in, no registration required. Call (204) 786-0987 for info

Date(s): Ongoing



http://www.thunderbirdhouse.com/

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Group Name: Diagnosis-specific Group - Borderline Personality Disorder

Description: Support group



Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: Diagnosis-specific Group – Depression




Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: Dream Catchers

Description: Dream Catchers provides safe and therapeutic services to women and

transgender individuals transitioning from the sex trade. All information is kept

confidential and private. Intakes are scheduled in the fall and spring.

Meets: Weekly

Fee and Registration: Free – Drop in. Please call (204) 784-4042

Date(s): Please contact for more information.

Organization: Klinic Community Health Centre (www.klinic.mb.ca)

Location: 870 Portage Avenue

Group Name: Family & Friends



Fee and Registration: Free. Drop in, no registration required.

Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: Family Support Group

Description: This is an open group, for families and friends of those experiencing

schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, and psychosis.

Meets: The last Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Fee and Registration: Call MSS at 204-786-1616 for more information.

Date(s): Ongoing

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Organization: Manitoba Schizophrenia Society

Location: 100-4 Fort Street (FACES) (www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca)

Group Name: Family and Friends Support Group

Description: For people who care for or live with someone who has OCD. Offers the

opportunity to meet with others who are dealing with similar situations to share

your feelings and learn from the experience of others.

Meets: 2nd

Tuesday of every month, 7 –9 pm. Call (204) 942-3331 for more info



Organization: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Centre Manitoba Inc.

Location: 100 – 4 Fort Street (FACES) (www.ocdmanitoba.ca)

Group Name: Follow-up Support Group

Description: A follow-up support group for graduates of ADAM programs and those who

have had CBT treatment for anxiety in other facilities.

Meets: Weekly on Mondays from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm


Date(s): Ongoing. Please contact ADAM for detailed information.

Organization: Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba

Location: 100 – 4 Fort Street (FACES) (www.adam.mb.ca)

Group Name: GOAL Group (Giving Obsessive Compulsives Another Lifestyle)

(Post CBT)

Description: This group has been established to bring together those who have had therapist

led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emphasizing exposure and Response

prevention (ERP) techniques. Members of the group receive emotional and

practical support from the group to encourage establishing and readdressing

specific goals, and to aid in the continued effort to reduce and control OCD

symptoms.

Meets: Term Based (8-10 sessions). Call (204) 942-3331 for more information.

Fee and Registration: Free. Contact OCD Centre Manitoba Inc.

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: OCD Centre Manitoba Inc.


Group Name: H.O.P.E.S. – Hope and Opportunity through Peers, Empowerment and

Support

Description: If you are between 15 and 30 and are living with psychosis and schizophrenia,

H.O.P.E.S. might be the place for you. Understand your symptoms, talk to

others, learn how to cope, and learn about recovery.

Meets: 1st Tuesday of every month 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm


Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (www.mss.mb.ca)

Location: 100 – 4 Fort Street (FACES) – Room A

http://www.ocdmanitoba.ca/

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Group Name: Manitoba Schizophrenia Society Family Support Group

Description: Support group for family and friends of those experiencing schizophrenia,

schizo-affective disorder, and psychosis.

Meets: Fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – meets in Room A.

Fee and Registration: Free. Drop in, no registration required. Call (204) 786-1616 for more info

Organization: Manitoba Schizophrenia Society


Group Name: Mixed Group – Open to All


Meets: Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm


Date(s): Ongoing





Meets: Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm


Date(s): Ongoing





Meets: Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm


Date(s): Ongoing


Location: Bethesda Church, 1350 Grant Avenue (www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca)

Group Name: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Spiritual Group

Description: Support group

Meets: Every last Friday of the month, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Fee and Registration: Free – Drop in, no registration required

Date(s): Ongoing.



Group Name: Name That Feeling

Description: Is for children who have a family member with a mental illness (this includes

any mental illness). This is a 7 week support group that offers young people (7 -

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13 years of age) the opportunity to discuss their needs and feelings around living

with a family member with a mental illness.

Meets: Next group – contact the MSS for information.


Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: OCDC Adult Support Group

Description: An opportunity to talk with others with OCD, to share feelings and learn from

the perspectives and experiences of others.

Meets: The first Tuesday of every month. Call (204) 942-3331 for more info.

Fee and Registration: Free. Contact OCD Centre Manitoba

Date(s): Ongoing

Organization: OCD Center Manitoba Inc.


Group Name: OCDC Book Club

Description: Unlike traditional book clubs, this group works together on OCD-related

workbooks and material to aid in their recovery.

Meets: The third Tuesday of every month. Call (204) 942-3331 for more info

Fee and Registration: Free. Contact OCD Centre Manitoba




Group Name: OCD Building Block Group

Description: A support group designed to assist participants to develop self-support and

family support tool-kits for coping with OCD.

Meets: Every second Tuesday of the month. Call (204) 942-3331 for more info.

Dates: Ongoing

Organization: OCD Center Manitoba Inc


Group Name: OCDC Compulsive Hoarding Book Club

Description: This book club brings together those who have issues with compulsive

hoarding and wish to continue in their recovery process with self-help and

the support of others. Unlike a traditional book club, clients will review a

workbook, as well as participate in learning activities and discussions.

Meets: Call (204) 942-3331 for more info.

Fee and Registration: Free. Pre-registration is necessary. Contact OCD Center Manitoba Inc

Dates: Contact OCD Center Manitoba for more information.

Organization: OCD Center Manitoba


Group Name: Partners in Awareness

A peer support group made up of interesting dynamic professionals with

Schizophrenia. Are you a working professional looking for a safe inviting





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environment to share ideas for living a better life with Schizophrenia? Come join

us! Meet new people and share your experiences. Receive support from those

who understand! Possible discussion topics: acceptance, coping techniques,

empowerment, responding to family/friends, isolation, stigma, validation,

recovery, spirituality, and outings. You Don’t Have To Do It Alone!

Fee and Registration: Contact Barb at (204) 786-1616 for more information.

Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: Peer Support Group (Schizophrenia)

Description: Mutual support group helping men and women living with Schizophrenia

through methods of empowerment, education, and recovery.

Meets: Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Contact 1-204-786-1610


Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: Phases of Healing – A group of women seeking to move forward from the

impact of childhood and/or partner abuse

Description: This is a facilitated, closed group for women who have experienced partner

and/or childhood abuse and are ready to explore healing and moving forward in

their lives. Topics to be explored include: identifying and exploring the impacts

of abuse, naming the losses, exploring coping, working with difficult emotions,

building self esteem and resiliency, learning to be assertive, and moving

forward. Meets: Group beginning in late Fall/Winter (contact for more info.)

Fee and Registration: Free. Contact (204) 477-1123 for intake and registration.

Date(s): 8 sessions; contact for dates

Organization: Fort Gary Women’s Resource Center (www.fgwrc.ca)

Location: 1150 – A Waverly Street

Group Name: Post CBT Support Group (GOAL GROUP)

Description: If you have been through CBT for OCD and would like to continue learning and

working on Recovery with others, please contact our office.

Meets: Contact the OCD Centre MB for information on the next group start date.

Fee and Registration: Donation. Registration required.

Date(s): Call (204) 942-3331 for date and time of next group.



Group Name: Post Partum Depression


Meets: Every 3rd

Wednesday of every month, from 2-4pm.


Date(s): Ongoing




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Group Name: Strengthening Families Together Description: An eight-session education program for family members and friends of

individuals living with and recovering from serious mental illnesses.

Meets: Offered twice per year


Date(s): Call for registration dates.



Group Name: Transgender Support Group

Description: Informal gatherings where there are no expectations about gender appearance.

The group is intended to offer an opportunity to meet and chat with others who

understand what it means to be transgender. Respect is paramount and anything

shared is confidential. For more information, please email

[email protected] or call the RRC at (204) 284-5208.

Meets: The third Friday of every month from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Fee and Registration: Free – Drop in, no registration required.

Organization: Winnipeg Transgender Group (www.winnipegtransgendergroup.com)

Location: Rainbow Resource Centre, 170 Scott Street

Group Name: Trauma Support Group Description: Peer led support group

Meets: Every second Tuesday from 2:30- 3:00pm

Fee and Registration: Free

Date(s): Ongoing



Group Name: Voice Hearers Support Program

Description: A nine week program that helps voice hearers gain a positive relationship

with their voices. During the nine weeks, education and exercises are shared

with the group members to empower voice hearers in their journey of recovery.

This is a safe and comfortable space for people to share their experiences

with their voices, as well as work towards self-acceptance.

Meets: Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30

Date(s): Starting Thursday, February 19 – April 23rd

, 2015.

Fee and Registration: Registration required. Call (204)-786-1616 for more information

Organization: Manitoba Schizophrenic Society (MSS)

Location: 100 – 4 Fort Street (FACES) (www.mss.mb.ca)

Group Name: We have H.O.P.E.S.



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Description: For young people living with psychosis and schizophrenia. Understand your

symptoms; talk to others who understand you; learn how to cope; learn about

recovery.

Meets: 1st Thursday of every month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm


Date(s): Ongoing. Please call 204-786-1616 for information.



Group Name: Women's Program Support Group (Schizophrenia)

Description: Women with any mental illness who share unique needs and challenges of

women recovering from mental illness.

Meets: Every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm


Date(s): Ongoing. Please call 204-786-1616 for information.



Group Name: Youth Group

Description: Peer led support group – ages 15 to 25 years of age

Meets: Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm


Date(s): Ongoing



Cognitive Behavioral Group Programs

Group Name: Panic Disorder

Description: The course helps sufferers understand anxiety and develop coping skills to

overcome the debilitating effects

Meets: Once per week for 10 two hour sessions – offered as often as possible

Fee and Registration: $225.00. (Sliding scale) Registration, questionnaire, and interview process

required.

Please call (204) 925-0600.

Date(s): Ongoing. Please contact ADAM for next available date

Organization: Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (www.adam.mb.ca)


Group Name: Social Anxiety Disorder

Description: The course helps sufferers understand anxiety and develop coping skills to

overcome the debilitating effects

Meets: Once per week for 10 two hour sessions – offered as often as possible

Fee and Registration: $225.00. Registration, questionnaire, and interview process.

Please call (204) 925-0600.

Date(s): Ongoing. Please contact ADAM for next available date

Organization: Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (www.adam.mb.ca)




http://www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/



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Bereavement Support Programs

Group Name: Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Description: All are welcome – family, friends, etc.

Meets: Last Monday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Arrive on time.

Minors (under 13) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Fee and Registration: Free. No registration required. Call (204) 784-4064 for information.

Date(s): Contact SPEAK for next dates

Organization: S.P.E.A.K. - Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Knowledge

Location: Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Avenue, room B-12.

(www.speak-out.ca)

http://www.speak-out.ca/

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