Mental Health Resources for the Elderly
Community Mental Health
The Mental Health Services for the Elderly program is for non-urgent referrals. Individuals can self-refer to the Community Mental Health program or be referred by their primary health care provider (via letter or referral form – see 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.
Mental Health Services for the Elderly Program Referral Form
Support Groups
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers support groups for both individuals living with Dementia and their family and friends. You can head to their webpage for more details.
You can learn more about the programs provided by the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba at the Gordon Howard Centre in Selkirk.
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
