Mental Health for the Elderly Resources
Links
Alzheimer Society Manitoba Offers links to educational resources for people living with dementia and their loved ones, along with information on support programming, First Link, and workshops.
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.
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.
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.
Community Mental Health Relational Therapy (Couple & Family) Free counselling services for couple and families who reside in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Healthy Authority. Services are offered September through April of each year by senior clinical family therapy students completing their Masters degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy, under supervision.
Family Doctor Finder Call or register online for help in finding a primary health care provider.
Manitoba Farm & Rural Support Services Telephone and online counselling for anyone who lives on a Manitoba farm, or in a rural or Northern community.
Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians.
Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba Physical and electronic library with a collection of books, audio books, videos, journals, presentation kits, courses, and newsletters on various mental health and wellness topics. Free, but a membership is required to access library.
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.
Selkirk & Interlake Mental Health Support Centre A centre that offers a drop-in community setting for adults with a lived experience.
Apps
Calm Harm Provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. You will be ale to track your progress and notice change.
Mindfulness Coach Was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness.
Phone Numbers
IERHA Mobile Crisis Services: 1-877-499-8770 | 204-482-5376
