Mental Health Resources for Children & Adolescents
Community Mental Health
The Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health program is for non-urgent referrals. Individuals can self-refer to the program or be referred by their primary health care provider (via letter or referral form linked below). Central Intake can be reached by phone at 204-785-7752 or 1-866-757-6205 if you have any questions about the program. Referrals can be tasked on the Interlake-Eastern RHA’s EMR to the Mental Health Intake role or faxed to 204-785-4870.
Child And Youth Community Services Referral FormDownload
Towards Flourishing
Towards Flourishing promotes the mental well-being of parents and their families through the development and addition of a mental health promotion strategy to Manitoba’s Families First Home Visiting Program. The Towards Flourishing Mental Health Promotion Strategy focuses on positive mental health as well as mental illness and distress.
Coping with Change
Postnatal Mental Health Education and Support Groups. Prenatal classes prepare you for birth, these classes help prepare you for all of the changes that happen when a baby enters your life. Organized by Towards Flourishing
Cost: Free
Who is it for: Parents who have a child under the age of 1 year.
How to access: For more information about a group that may be starting virtually or in your area, please call 204-785-7533.
Links
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.
Aulneau Renewal Centre Short-term (12 session max) counselling services for individuals (child, adolescents, adults), parents & children, couples, and families. Services are provided on a sliding scale based on income.
Big Feelings Come & Go (Downloadable Book by Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc.)
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (The BEAM Program) A free, app-based program to promote family mental health and reduce parenting stress. Intended for primary caregivers of a 2 to 5 year-old child who are 18 years or older and experiencing depression, anxiety, parenting stress, and/ or anger.
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 and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Written resources, podcasts, webinars, and online community for children, parents, and adults with ADD/AHD as well as professionals and educators.
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.
Cognitive Behaviroual 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.
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.
DBT Self-Help Dialectical Behavioral Therapy resources that provide techniques to manage emotions, handle stress, and navigate life’s challenges.
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.
Family Doctor Finder Call or register online for help in finding a primary health care provider.
Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors. This website also includes resources on a variety of topics
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.
Mind Your Mind Information, resources, and tools to help manage stress, crisis, and mental health problems for young people aged 14 to 29.
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.
Power over Pain Portal Access to free resources for Canadians living with chronic pain. Provides written resources, videos, peer support, phone support, and live virtual workshops.
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 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.”
Worry Shrinker: A Fiver Step Guide to Helping Children Cope & Decrease Anxiety
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
Klinic Crisis Line: 1-888-323-3019 | 204-786-8686
Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868
IERHA Mobile Crisis Services: 1-877-499-8770 | 204-482-5376
