Self Help & Peer Support Resources
Peer Connections Manitoba (formerly Manitoba Schizophrenia Society)
Support for individuals who have lived experience of mental health and wellness challenges. Talk with a trained Peer Support Worker who will connect with you over shared experiences of mental health and/or substance use challenges. We offer virtual peer support as well as in-person support.
We’re here for you wherever you are in Manitoba!
To access peer support, please contact Kitana (Community Coordinator) at 204-786-1616 extension 229.
Online Peer Support Group
- Every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm
- A space to connect with others who have lived experience of mental health and wellness challenges facilitated by a trained Peer Support Worker. Diagnosis not required.
- To register for the online peer support group, please contact Jackie Heidinger at j.heidinger@peerconnectionsmb.ca or call 204-786-1616 for more information.
- For more information about our services, please visit our website at https://peerconnectionsmb.ca/
Websites
There are several organizations providing support and resources to individuals and their family/ friends. Please use the links below to learn more about what each has to offer:
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Mental Health Association – OCD Centre
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Print Resources
The topics below have PDF links that you can click on to see a printable version.
Substance Use and Addiction
- Knowing You Limits with Alcohol Workbook Workbook PDF Canadian Centre on Substance Use & Addiction
- Making Choices About Cannabis Workbook PDF Healthy Living Workbook
Child Anxiety
- Worry Shrinker: A Five Step Guide to Helping Children Cope with and Decrease Anxiety Clinical Psychology Public Mental Health Initiative. PDF Document
- Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook by Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc. Online order page and PDF Document
Adult Anxiety
- Helping Health Anxiety Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Panic Stations: Coping with Panic Attacks Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- What? Me Worry? : Mastering Your Worries Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Shy No Longer: Coping with Social Anxiety Online and Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
Bipolar Disorder
- Keeping Your Balance Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
Depression
- Back from the Bluez Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
Eating Disorders & Body Image
- Building Body Acceptance: Overcoming Body Dysmorphia Online & Printable Modulesby Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Overcoming Disordered Eating Part A & B Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
Relationships with Self & Others
- Facing Your Feelings: Overcoming Distress Intolerance Online & Printable modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Assert Yourself! Online& Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Building Self-Compassion Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Improving Self-Esteem Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Perfectionism in Perspective Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
Wellness
- Medications and You PDF Document by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada
- Adult Power Page PDF English
- Youth Power Page Youth Power Page
- Put Off Procrastination Online & Printable Modules by Centre for Clinical Interventions
- Mental Health Facts for Children & Youth Printable version by Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Suicide Prevention Committee
- Mental Health Facts for Adults Printable version by Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Suicide Prevention Committee
- Sleepless in Manitoba – Making Sleep Work for You Click Here for PDF
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