HEALTH SERVICES
Members of our community have a number of health and parenting support services at their disposal.
General Health Services
Healthlinks / Infosante
204-788-8200
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
A telephone information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health care questions and guide you to the care you need.
Dial a Dietitian
204-788-8667
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Free nutrition information for everyone. Call to speak to a Registered Dietitian in Manitoba who is ready and willing to answer your questions about food and nutrition.
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Mental Health Services
WRHA Mental Health Crisis Response Centre
817 Bannatyne St
The Mental Health Crisis Response Centre in Winnipeg is a walk-in point of access for adults experiencing a mental health crisis, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week within an atmosphere that promotes healing and recovery. This Centre of Excellence in crisis resolution ensures expert short term clinical treatment and support services are available through walk-in services, mobile services and scheduled appointment services, combined with planned linkage and referral to appropriate services and supports.
WRHA Mobile Crisis Service
204-940-1781
The Mobile Crisis Service assists individuals experiencing a mental health or psychosocial crisis, including persons with a co-occurring mental health/substance use disorder. Calls or referrals are welcome from anyone who is concerned about a person experiencing a mental health or psychosocial crisis, including self-referrals and referrals from family members. A mental health professional will take your call and work with you to decide on an appropriate course of action, based on the best interests of the individual who is in crisis.
Postpartum Depression Association of Manitoba
PPDAM is a volunteer organization, made up of both professionals and mothers with lived experience, who are committed to helping Manitoba families get connected with the help they need now. The mission is to empower Manitoba families dealing with postpartum depression or related illnesses through education, awareness and resources.
Women’s Health Clinic Mental Health Services
204-947-1517
The Women’s Health Clinic counsellors work from a feminist-based counselling model. Our non-judgmental approach recognizes that women’s feelings and problems are not signs of weakness or sickness, but understandable coping responses for dealing with complicated lives.
Parenting Support
Healthy Start Programs
For information contact Karen Deenley RD, Ph.: 204-947-5357, www.hsmm.ca
Healthy Baby Programs
Contact 204-947-2422
Women’s Health Clinic Mothering/Parenting Services
Contact 204-947-1517
Offering a range of services before, during and after pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Support
Individual consultation and support groups
WRHA Seven Oaks Health and Social Services Centre – 1050 Leila Avenue
Individual Consultation (9:30-11:30), call 204-938-5607 for an appointment.
Breastfeeding Hotline
204-788-8667
24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Winnipeg La Leche League Phone Support and Groups
204-257-3509
