Resources such as smartphone applications, websites, and print resources are effective ways for individuals to take charge of their own recovery and manager their mental health. These resources do not replace treatment recommendations by a primary health care provider but are a way to help learn about mental health and manage it in a health and effective way.
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) Provides self-help resources and programs for managing anxiety, including Coaching for Confidence and the Anxiety & Worry Support Program.
Anxiety Canada Contains strategies and tools for managing anxiety across the lifespan, along with resources for educators and links to podcasts. Highlights the free, Mindshift CBT app and online self-help anxiety courses. Mindshift CBT Group Therapy is also offered at a cost.
Bounce Back “A free mental health coaching program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness”.
Canadian Centre on Substance Use & Addiction A collection of informational resources, publications, emerging research, and news articles on various topics related to substance use and addictions.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) “CMHA provides advocacy and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.” Along with resources, this website contains a registration hub for numerous free courses that can be taken virtually or in-person.
Canadian Psychological Association Direct link to the “Psychology Works” Fact Sheets which provide reliable information on a variety of mental illness, wellbeing, and related topics.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) “CBTm is an education program designed to help you build your skill set and improve your mental wellness.” Register for free, virtual, CBTm programs for Adults (18+), Turning Pages (50+), Public Safety, Personal, Military & Veterans, Healthcare Workers, and CBTm in CancerCare.
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness Information for children, young people, parents, family & friends, and professionals about having a parent or parenting with a mental illness.
Coping with COVID-19 Toolkit A practical toolkit with strategies for managing stress and emotions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Depression Hurts Information about what depression is, how to identify it, tips to managing depression, reaching out for help, information for family & friends, and educational resources.
DBT Self-Help Dialectical Behavioral Therapy resources that provide techniques to manage emotions, handle stress, and navigate life’s challenges.
FACE COVID: How to Respond Effectively to the Corona Crisis Practical steps for responding to the COVID crisis, using principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Family Guide to Mental Health Recovery Peer-to-peer family videos, documentaries, online forum and text information & education resources designed to give family members real life guidance, insight and hope from families who have made the journey before you.
Heads Up Guys Contains “strategies for improving mental health and preventing suicide” for men. Includes resources such as a “roadmap to recovery”, information for family & friends, and free self-help courses on rewiring negative thoughts, mindfulness, and managing anger.
Informed Choices About Depression Up-to-date information about depression and treatments for depression. Includes written resources, articles, personal stories, and fact sheets.
Interlake-Eastern Harm Reduction Harm Reduction information and resources for people living in the Interlake-Eastern region. This site highlights sterile needle distribution along with other fact sheets.
Interlake-Eastern RHA: Healthy Living – Health PromotionInformation, resources, and education programs for IERHA residents that are geared towards preventing chronic disease before it happens and helping those who are living with chronic disease make choices that can help to slow or prevent the progression of disease.
Jack.org Offers Right by You, a guide for parents and caregivers with practical tools and guidance to help have more impactful conversations with their teen and support their teen’s mental well-being.
Manitoba Harm Reduction Harm reduction is using strategies, programs and policies to reduce negative health, social and economic consequences associated with the use of legal or illegal substances. This site contains links to Harm Reduction programs and general information on fentanyl, opioid overdose, and naloxone kits.
Manitoba Farm & Rural Support Services Telephone and online counselling for anyone who lives on a Manitoba farm, or in a rural or Northern community.
Mind Your Mind Information, resources, and tools to help manage stress, crisis, and mental health problems for young people aged 14 to 29.
Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses. Offers peer support along with programming for women, men, indigenous, postpartum support, disordered eating, youth, and seniors.
Pandemic and Anxiety Helpful strategies for managing anxiety during the COVID pandemic.
Peer Connections Manitoba Education and support for Manitobans and their families, offering empathy, validation, and hope from those with lived experience.
Postpartum Depression Association of Manitoba Postpartum Depression Association of Manitoba “Not-for-profit volunteer organization, made up of both professionals and mothers with lived experience, that is committed to helping Manitoba families affected by Postpartum Depression get connected with the help they need now.” Website contains information about perinatal mood disorders and an extensive list of community programs and written resources.
PTSD Association of Canada Education and resources for people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), people who are at risk for PTSD, and people who care for traumatized individuals.
Rainbow Resource Centre “Offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the form of counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55+. It also supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.”
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention Information and resources for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, suicide attempt survivors, concerned family & friends, and bereaved loved ones.
The Language of Suicide – English A 2-minute video explaining helpful and harmful language when talking about suicide.
The Language of Suicide – Ojibwe A 2-minute video explaining helpful and harmful language when talking about suicide. Spoken and captioned in Ojibwe.
The Language of Suicide – Cree A 3-minute video explaining helpful and harmful language when talking about suicide. Spoken and captioned in Cree.
Taking Charge of your Health & Wellbeing Learn how a holistic approach to wellbeing can help you discover health, contentment, purpose, and connection.
Weeding Out The Facts Information about recreational cannabis use for people living in Manitoba.
Women’s Health Clinic Information and resources for women living in Manitoba on health services, counselling, abortion, parenting support, pregnancy and infant loss, etc.
