Registration now open for Feeding, Swallowing, Nutrition, & Oral Care Workshop
February 25, 2022
Developed for Direct Service Providers, this workshop reviews the importance of identifying risk factors, nutrition, and adaptive strategies involved in supporting individuals with their mealtime experience.
Participants will learn:
Strategies to maximize independence at mealtime
Risks for adults with developmental disabilities
Impact of the environment on eating
Physical mechanisms of swallowing
Importance of positioning and adaptive equipment
Nutrition in health and food modifications
Effective oral care and oral hygiene
How the senses affect the mealtime experience
Mealtime management for persons with dementia
Techniques and specialized products available to ensure food and liquid are prepared at the safest texture and consistency
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 8:30 am – 12 pm Platform: Zoom
Registration Fee: $40 Register online at bit.ly/FSNOC22
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Mental Health Resources and Supports
December 23, 2021
Mental Health Resources and Supports
Mobile Crisis lines: 204-940-1781
Klinic Crisis line: 204-786-8686 or toll-free 1-877-435-7170
Calm in the Storm app – an app for coping with the stresses of life (developed by Klinic, Canadian Association for Suicide Prevent, and Winnipeg Suicide Prevention Network)
Online Fulfilling Potential Workshops Return in 2021
December 18, 2020
The Fulfilling Potential Workshop Series are FREE online workshops throughout the year. These workshops are a user-friendly introduction to practical concepts and strategies for teaching skills and managing challenging behaviour with compassion and effectiveness. Classes are developed and instructed by Manitoba’s leading experts in applied behaviour analysis. Who are these workshops for?
This series is open to any individuals or teams who support or work with people who present challenging behavioural needs – especially individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.
Individuals who support children will find our workshops to be especially beneficial; however, our content is also relevant to youth and adults, including those with and those without disabilities and delays.
Some of our most frequent workshop participants include school staff, childcare centers, and parents and caregivers – and our feedback has been very positive!
Participants also often include social workers, foster parents, students, summer camps, dental professionals, supported employment staff, direct support professionals, and many others.
Workshop Descriptions January 19 – March 2, 2021 | 6:30pm-9:00pm | Webinar January 19: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 1 January 26: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 2 February 2: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 1 February 9: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 2 February 16: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA February 23: Planning Happy Days March 2: Potty Training Like a Pro Register online: https://stamant.typeform.com/to/p1NU0ftF#source=fb For more information, please contact April Plett at aplett@stamant.ca. In our workshops you can learn about:
Practical frameworks for understanding how human beings learn valuable life skills, coping mechanisms, social skills, communication, and more!
Models for understanding challenging behaviour – and strategies to help manage it
Introduction to the formal characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and how they can affect one’s quality of life.
The importance of data collection and how to do it.
Realistic tips for teaching skills that work in the classroom, home, and community settings.
Tips for efficiently setting goals for increased independence and long-term quality of living.
Many real examples and case studies are included, which support learning and extend important concepts to real-world settings, including applications with adults, children, employees, students, and those with- and without developmental or learning disabilities.
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Christmas Crafting Workshop Dec 17 1:30-3:00pm
December 11, 2020
Join Mel Forbes for a fun afternoon of Christmas crafting! On Thursday, December 17 from 1:30pm – 3pm
Together we will be making beautiful Christmas candle holders, as well as a fun Christmas card. All supplies will be provided for those who register, all you need to bring is your Christmas spirit!
Registration for Free 5-Day Autism Summit Now Open
November 20, 2020
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is excited to offer a FREE 5-Day Autism Summit for parents, caregivers, health professionals and other service providers. You will gain new insights, strategies and resources from 32 speakers including top autism researchers, expert clinicians and autistic self-advocates to best support children and youth on the autism spectrum and their families.
Summit attendees can look forward to hearing about the latest on research innovations taking place at Holland Bloorview, helpful strategies and ways in which our communities can better support children and youth on the autism spectrum and their families.
Holland Bloorview s Autism Summit will take place on December 1 – 5, 2020 and will feature Holland Bloorview’s amazing expert staff, researchers, parent advocates, parent advisors and autistic self-advocates. See the event schedule here.
Fulfilling Potential Workshop Webinar Series Moves Online
July 21, 2020
The Fulfilling Potential Workshop Series are FREE online workshops throughout the year. These workshops are a user-friendly introduction to practical concepts and strategies for teaching skills and managing challenging behaviour with compassion and effectiveness. Classes are developed and instructed by Manitoba’s leading experts in applied behaviour analysis. Who are these workshops for?
This series is open to any individuals or teams who support or work with people who present challenging behavioural needs – especially individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.
Individuals who support children will find our workshops to be especially beneficial; however, our content is also relevant to youth and adults, including those with and those without disabilities and delays.
Some of our most frequent workshop participants include school staff, childcare centers, and parents and caregivers – and our feedback has been very positive!
Participants also often include social workers, foster parents, students, summer camps, dental professionals, supported employment staff, direct support professionals, and many others.
Workshop Descriptions July 23 – September 3, 2020 | 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Webinar
Essential Workshops July 23: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 1
July 30: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 2
August 6: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 1
August 13: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 2 Special Topics
August 20: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA
August 27: Planning Happy Days (New Class)
September 3: Potty Training Like a Pro October 6 – November 17, 2020 | 6:30 pm-9 pm | Webinar
Essential Workshops October 6: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 1
October 13: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 2
October 20: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 1
October 27: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 2 Special Topics
November 3: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA
November 10: Planning Happy Days
November 17: Potty Training Like a Pro Register online: https://stamant.typeform.com/to/p1NU0ftF#source=fb For more information, please contact April Plett at aplett@stamant.ca. In our workshops you can learn about:
Practical frameworks for understanding how human beings learn valuable life skills, coping mechanisms, social skills, communication, and more!
Models for understanding challenging behaviour – and strategies to help manage it
Introduction to the formal characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and how they can affect one’s quality of life.
The importance of data collection and how to do it.
Realistic tips for teaching skills that work in the classroom, home, and community settings.
Tips for efficiently setting goals for increased independence and long-term quality of living.
Many real examples and case studies are included, which support learning and extend important concepts to real-world settings, including applications with adults, children, employees, students, and those with- and without developmental or learning disabilities.
You may be wondering what makes a moment or an activity “mindful”. Mindfulness is a word described by expert Jon Kabat-Zinn as, “the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” But how is paying attention to the moment related to health? Over the past 20 years researchers have found that practicing mindfulness can help us to notice and understand our emotions, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve short-term memory, help with focus and attention, experience more positive emotions, and more (Davis & Hayes, 2011).
Although practicing mindfulness may sound simple, it is helpful to have activities you can use to get mindful. This is why the Jordan’s Principle Social Work & Counselling team at St.Amant put together this booklet along with online videos, to give some examples of mindful activities that families can do at home.
Chair Yoga & Positive Affirmations – Introduction
Positive affirmations are like repetitive exercise for our brain, just like running and stretching are for our muscles. But instead of making our physical body healthier and more energetic, positive affirmations help our minds become healthier, happier and more peaceful.
It is anything you think or say. The content of these thoughts and talk have the precious ability to change our lives. When repeated consistently, positive affirmations can help “rewire” your brain to support the changes you are hoping to achieve by using them.
They help you visualize and create positive changes in your life.
An affirmation might be a cute little note that you see each day as a reminder.Positive affirmations can be practiced in a way you see fit such as writing down, saying it aloud, listening to it, or even reflecting upon it. It’s about whatever feels the best to you!
Example
I am mindful.
I don’t need to worry. I can try again
I believe.
I feel connected.
I am love.
I am happy.
I am whole.
It’s okay to ask others for help.
My heart is full of kindness and courage.
I am worthy.
Everyone makes mistakes, and I learn from mine.
I will be good to myself.
Nature is my friend.
My heart is open, forgiving & full of hope
I am free to express my ideas.
Here are five of my favourite affirmations that I have used to inspire my yoga practice and improve my life over the years. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have
I am joy.
I am enough.
I am love.
I am mindful. I am confident. I am limitless.
My heart is open, forgiving, & full of hope.
I invite you to take a few moments at the start of your practice to close your eyes and plant the seed of intention in your mind. Choose a couple affirmations that are our powerful to you and recite them out loud to yourself before we begin.
To really reinforce that positive message, take a minute or two to meditate on your intention at the end of your practice. Once the seed’s been planted, you can water it with your words and actions off the mat, which can in turn uplift and inspire other people too.
Chair Yoga Poses with Positive Affirmations
*Feel free to choose your own affirmations for each pose!
Breathing Pose – Say, “I am kind.”
Start with a clean slate: Sit up tall at the edge of your seat and place your hands on your waist.
Take a deep breath in through the nose, expanding through your sides and abdomen, then exhale slowly. Repeat for ten breaths and, with each inhale, repeat the affirmation, “I am kind.”
Sun Salutations – Say, “I am courageous. I am mindful. I am limitless.”
Sitting tall, breathe in and lift your arms, pressing your palms overhead.
On an exhale, float the arms back down to your sides. Bring awareness to the way your arms rises and falls.
Staying for five full breaths repeat the affirmation, “I am courageous. I am mindful. I am limitless.”
Sun Salutations with Twists
Repeat the previous exercise, adding a twist as you exhale. Repeat five times on each side, holding the last twist for five seconds.
High Altar Side Leans – Say, “I am joy.”
For a deep spine and shoulder stretch, lift your arms and interlace your fingers together in front of you. Then, turn your palms to the sky as you straighten your arms above your head.
Lean-to the right for three breaths, then to the left for three and repeating the affirmation “I am joy.”
Hug & Twist – Say, “It’s okay to cry.”
Cross your right arm over your left as though you were giving yourself a big hug.
Slowly turn your body from left to right for five breaths. Pause.
Release both arms out to the sides as you inhale.
Exhale and hug yourself with the opposite arm on top. Repeat the same movement.
Reverse Arm Hold – Say, “My words have power.”
As you inhale, stretch both arms out to your sides, palms down.
As you exhale, roll both shoulders forward a little, which turns your palms, so they’re facing behind you, bend your elbows and let your hands swing behind your back.
Clasp hands in any way you like (fingers, hands, wrists, or elbows) and gently pull your hands away from each other without releasing your hold.
If you gripped a wrist or elbow, note which side it’s on.
After you’ve taken five slow, even breaths with arms clasped this way, re-clasp the other wrist or elbow and hold for five breaths repeating to yourself “My words have power.”
Eagle Pose- Say, “I believe.”
Inhale slowly and lift your arms so that they are in front of you.
Your elbows should be bent at a 90 degree angle, with your forearms pointing toward the sky. As you exhale, cross your arms over each other at the elbows and rest the backs of your hands together.
Hold this position with your arms out in front of you for 20 to 30 seconds while echoing the words “I believe.”
Remember to continue to breathe slowly and deeply as you stretch your muscles in this pose.
Cat-Cow Stretch – Say, “I’m kind to all.”
Come to sit on a chair with the spine long and both feet on the floor. Place your hands on your knees or the tops of your thighs.
On an inhale, arch your spine and roll your shoulders down and back, bringing your shoulder blades onto your back. This is a cow position.
On an exhale, round your spine, drop your chin to your chest, and let the shoulder and head come forward. This is a cat position.
Continue moving between cow on the inhalations and cat on the exhalations for five breaths and
Forward Fold – Say “I have the power to create change”
Finish with a calming forward bend, which lets blood flow to the brain.
First, sit tall and straight. Then, fold over your legs, letting your head, neck and body hang limp. Hold for as long as you want before rolling back up to a sitting position.
Reading A Book
Reading is an important activity that can be done in many ways. Reading can include chewing on a book, stacking and playing with books. Making up their own story, singing or acting out the story. Talking about the pictures with a friend or loved one or even reading to yourself.
What you will need:
a book
a comfy space
Benefits of Reading:
It is never too early to start reading. Allowing children to play with books when they are young is taking steps towards building a love of reading. Reading is also a time where a child can bond with their parent through engaging in a peaceful calming activity. The book I read today was talking about emotions and feelings. Talking about emotions and feelings can help encourage emotional regulation and awareness of their own feelings.
Body Mapping
Introduction:
Body mapping is an activity meant to help children, youth and their caregivers to become more aware of their emotions. We know that in order to be in control of our emotions, we first need to work on understanding them. This is a great way to bring more attention to our feelings and the impacts they can have on our physical bodies.
What you will need:
Body outline
Feelings chart (optional)
Colouring tools such as crayons, pencil crayons, markers, etc.
A comfortable spot to colour!
Benefits:
Body mapping can be a fun way for caregivers to connect with their children and better understand their emotions. When children understand their own emotions and communicate them to an understanding caregiver, they become better able to cope with these feelings. It is also a way to tune into the bodily sensations that may accompany our feelings.
Instructions:
Ask your child to draw their face on the body outline in a way that shows how they are feeling inside.
If your child is able to write, ask them to write some feeling words beside the body outline. If they are not able to write, just ask them for at least 3 words that explain how they are feeling.
Ask your child if they can think of another time in past when they felt this way.
Next ask your child if they can remember what this feeling does to their body (example: “When I am worried I feel like my shoulders are up by my ears, my throat feels like it’s closing, and my stomach feels like there are butterflies inside.”).
Go through each area of the body beginning with the neck/shoulders/chest area, working your way down to the toes. Ask your child to colour each body part in a way that shows how each part feels.
Ask your child to explain why they chose each colour they used.
Body Outline
Feelings Chart
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Mindful Moments from the St.Amant Jordan’s Principle Team
May 29, 2020
Introduction
You may be wondering what makes a moment or an activity “mindful”. Mindfulness is a word described by expert Jon Kabat-Zinn as, “the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” But how is paying attention to the moment related to health? Over the past 20 years researchers have found that practicing mindfulness can help us to notice and understand our emotions, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve short-term memory, help with focus and attention, experience more positive emotions, and more (Davis & Hayes, 2011). Although practicing mindfulness may sound simple, it is helpful to have activities you can use to get mindful. This is why the Jordan’s Principle Social Work & Counselling team at St.Amant put together this booklet along with online videos, to give some examples of mindful activities that families can do at home.
Five Finger Breathing Activity
What is Five Finger Breathing?
Five Finger Breathing is a mindful breathing activity that can help calm down your mind and body. Deep breathing can be a good way to practice mindfulness and also helps our bodies to slow down, calm down, and relax.
What you will need:
All you need is yourself!
Benefits of Mindful Breathing:
Mindful breathing can help to reduce stress and encourage regulation and relaxation.
Instructions:
1. Sit or stand in a relaxed position
2. Stretch one hand open wide in front of you
3. Hold up your pointer finger from the other hand
4. Start at the bottom of your thumb and use your pointer finger to trace up your thumb
5. As you trace up, breathe in through your nose
6. When you get to the top, trace down the other side of your thumb and breathe out through your mouth
7. Repeat for all of your fingers until you have traced your whole hand
Breathe in
Breathe out
Breathe in
Breathe out
Breathe in
Breathe out
Breathe out
Breathe out
Breathe in
Breathe in
Slime Activity
What is Slime? Slime is a sticky, gooey substance that can be easily made at home. It is a fun activity but make sure to wash your hands after playing with it and don’t eat it.
1. Pour 1 cup of warm water into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon of borax – this is the slime activator.
2. Add 1/2 a cup of water into the second bowl and mix in about 1/2 cup of Elmer’s glue. (If you want to add anything to your slime mix it into the glue and water mixture.
3. Now for the fun part, pour the glue mixture into the activator and mix it up with your hands. As your squish it around the slime will begin to form right before your eyes!
Benefits of Slime:
Slime is fun to create, as it can help kids get interested in science. It is also fun way for children to
connect with a caregiver or friend, and can be very calming for some children.
Loving-Kindness Meditation Activity
Benefits of Loving-Kindness
Loving-kindness Meditation has been an important tool for wellness in some cultures for thousands of years. Although there are many different ways to practice this skill, the purpose is the same- to feel good about yourself and your life. It can be really easy to focus our attention on all that is going wrong and disappointing you, especially in tough times. This activity reminds you to bring attention and love to your relationships with others, and to your relationship with yourself.
Instructions
1. Find a quiet place to sit up tall, with feet planted flat on the ground.
2. Close your eyes or tilt your chin down slightly toward your chest, gazing toward the ground.
3. Begin by taking a deep breath in through your nose, allowing your breath to expand your belly for a count of 4.
4. Next let that deep breath out slowly through your mouth, drawing your belly-button back toward your spine.
5. Repeat this pattern through 3 deep breaths, then let your breath flow naturally in and out.
6. Picture in your mind someone who naturally brings a smile to your face, causing you to feel warm and whole inside.
7. While you think about this loved one, repeat the following phrase silently to yourself, or make one up that feels right to you:
“May you be well and happy, may you live with peace of mind.”
8. As you begin your next in-breath, think about someone you don’t know very well and have no strong feelings about. Repeat the phrase from before silently to yourself while picturing this person.
9. On the next in-breath, picture someone you have been feeling annoyed with. Repeat the phrase again silently, imagining this person is in front of you.
10. As you take the next breath in, think about your whole community. Repeat the phrase silently, picturing your words reaching everyone in the community.
11. On the next in-breath think about the entire planet. Repeat this phrase silently once again, imagining each word reaches the hearts of everyone around the world.
12. With the next breath in, think about yourself. Repeat this phrase silently to yourself and really try to feel that same warmth about yourself as you did about all of the others you sent loving kindness to throughout the activity.
Yoga
Benefits of Yoga:
• Increased flexibility.
• Increased muscle strength and tone.
• Improved breathing, energy and relaxation.
• Maintaining a balanced metabolism.
• Heart and lung health.
• Protection from injury.
The poses we will be going through are Butterfly, Upward-Facing Dog, Crescent Lunge, Mountain pose, Seated Twist, and lastly the Tree pose.
Butterfly Pose:
• Sit in a comfortable position with your legs stretched out in front of you.
• As you inhale, draw your feet towards you, keeping the soles your feet together and your back straight.
• Stretch and straighten your back tucking your chin in toward your chest.
• With each exhale, fall heavy into the floor and relax or sink a bit more deeply into the stretch.
• Hold the soles of your feet tightly with your hands. Stay here for 1-2 minutes. Take this time to think of three things you’re grateful for today.
Seated Twist:
• Begin seated on the ground with both legs stretched long in front of you.
• Lift your right leg and place it over your left leg, knee toward the ceiling, and right ankle by the left knee.
• Reach your right arm behind you and place your palm on the floor. Then place
• your left elbow to the outside of the right knee.
• Continue pressing your left arm into your right knee and use each inhale to lengthen your back, and each exhale to rotate further to the right.
• Stay here for five or more mindful breaths. Then release the twist, straighten your legs out in front of you, and repeat this pose on the other side.
Upward-Facing Dog:
• Begin by lying flat on your stomach with your legs extended behind you.
• Stretch your arms down the side of your body and place your palms flat on the ground by your waist.
• As you inhale press your palms and the tops of your feet into the floor. Straighten your arms to slowly lift your chest, and the front of your legs off the floor.
• Draw your shoulders away from your ears. Keep your gaze forward or tilt your head slightly if that is comfortable to do so.
• Hold for 3-5 breaths then release back to the ground.
Crescent Lunge:
• From a standing position, take a big step forward with your right foot to start in a staggered stance, with your feet almost mat length apart.
• Bend your right knee until your right thigh is matching to the floor. Keep your back leg straight and heel slightly lifted.
• Extend your arms toward the ceiling and stretch up as you press into the ground below and feel the stretch in your hips.
• You can look directly forward or gaze up slightly towards your hands
• Hold for five mindful breaths. To release, lower your arms and step your back-foot forward.
Repeat on the other side.
Mountain Pose:
• Stand tall, with your toes touching and feet slightly apart. If it is more comfortable, you may
keep your feet a few inches apart.
• Allow your body to gently sway back and forth. The weight should be even on each foot, from front to back and side to side. To do this, ground down, lift your kneecaps, and engage your thighs.
• Slowly bring the swaying to a standstill. Stop with your weight balanced evenly on your feet.
• Press your shoulders back and straighten your arms beside your torso.
• Breathe deeply, and hold this pose for a couple of breaths, or as long as you are comfortable.
Tree Pose:
• Start by standing straight with a long, tall back and your feet aligned and touching. Your arms should be straight along either side of your body. Find a straight line of energy through the center of the body, from the inner arches up through the crown of the head.
• Bring your right foot to the inner thigh of your left leg. Squeeze your foot and inner thigh together. The knee of your right leg should be turned out and your toes facing down toward the ground.
• Once you’ve found your balance, lift your hands to a V-shaped position in front of your chest or up overhead if that feels better for you.
• Keep your gaze focused on a fixed point in front of you to help stay balanced.
• Hold for 5–10 breaths, then switch sides
Zentangles
Zentangles are an easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create a beautiful image. Zentangles use square tiles to create many different patterns. These tiles can later be pieced together to make a larger tile or mosaic. You can also turn your Zentangle drawings into wall art, cards, or bookmarks. What you will need:
All you need for this craft is paper and a drawing tool (pencil or pen).
1. Choose your paper. You can use any type of paper you like.
2. Choose your drawing utensil. You can use markers, pencil crayons, or pens.
3. Finally, you may wish to use some crayons or pencil crayons to colour your design. Benefits of Mindful Drawing:
Mindful drawing has many benefits including reduced stress and an overall feeling of relaxation. Drawing is a great way to take a break and enjoy time for yourself. Zentangle art does not require any drawing experience and can be done alone or with others. This craft is suited for ages 7 and up.
Ready to draw? Find a comfy place to sit, grab your pen and paper, and watch the “Mindful Moments with St.Amant-Zentangles” tutorial to help you get started!
More coming soon…
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Caring for the Human Spirit Conference Now Online
April 17, 2020
The Caring for the Human Spirit Conference is the premier spiritual care forum for cutting-edge topics to enhance your spiritual care practice and ministry. This inspirational and transformative three-day conference is designed to provide spiritual care providers with the skills, best practices, research, that can advance their career and improve optimal care for those in need.
It is ideal for any professional interested in spiritual care, such as chaplains, nurses, first responders, social workers, physicians, researchers, clergy, administrators, policy makers, palliative care professionals, and any other professional interested in spiritual care.
You will learn and exchange ideas from some of the most influential leaders in the spiritual care arena and make new relationships with people and organizations that will help you achieve new levels of success in providing compassionate whole person care.
Participants may log on via Zoom meeting link, details shown in above daily agenda. For a full description of all sessions https:// www.spiritualcareassociation.org/ conference-agenda.html
APRIL 20th, 2020 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/232145949 | Meeting ID: 232 145 949
Password for this day 491555
APRIL 21st, 2020 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/588842162 | Meeting ID: 588 842 162 Password for this day 658119
APRIL 22nd, 2020 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/242204557 | Meeting ID: 242 204 557 Password for this day 280002
For more information, please contact Julie Turenne-Maynard at jtmaynard@cham.mb.ca or 204-771-5585.
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Free counselling and health services to Manitobans of all ages during COVID-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020
Four organizations within the Catholic Health Corporation of Manitoba are offering free counselling and health services to children, teens and adults to help respond to the growing need for health and mental health services during this global pandemic. Now more than ever, Manitobans need quick and easy access to health and social services, remotely.
The organizations in our network have the capacity to offer their services to new and existing clients, immediately. These organizations have been open to Manitobans for over 40 years and continue to evolve with the changing needs of our population.
Here is a list of free services that are open to the public and available right now: Aulneau Renewal Centre is offering wellness checks, staffed by counsellors, on the phone and online for anyone who may have anxiety, feel socially isolated and/or have uneasy feelings during this pandemic. Services are open to anyone 16 years and older. Sara Riel Inc. is offering three services remotely, on the phone, to anyone 18 years and older:
The Seneca Warm Line: a 24 hour phone line available to anyone who is looking to sort their thoughts and feelings with a peer who has experience with addiction and mental health challenges.
The Employment Warm Line: for anyone experiencing a challenging financial time or in need of employment, this phone line can help you with your employment issues at this uncertain time.
The Employer Warm Line: this phone line is open to managers and employers to help provide resources and guidance on wellness services for themselves and their workforce during this unprecedented time. Note: Sara Riel Inc. is still accepting new clients. Anyone facing mental health or addiction challenges can access services at this time.
Youville Centre is offering mental health and health services such as counselling, dietician consult, information on sexual health and much more, for people of all ages (youth, teen and adults).
In the coming weeks, Centre de santé Saint-Boniface will offer online health and wellness programs. Centre de sant’és Walk-In Connected Care Clinic is open 7 days a week. Following strict protocols, you can come to the clinic to receive services from a nurse or nurse practitioner for non-COVID-19 related illnesses. It is advisable to call the clinic ahead at 204-940-3838 to determine if a clinic visit is recommended.
These four organizations continue to provide services to their existing clients. For more information: Aulneau Renewal: For a wellness check-in, call 204-987-7090 or complete your form at aulneau.com. Sara Riel:sararielinc.com.
For the Seneca Warm line, call 204-942-9276 or 204-231-0217
For the Employment Warm line, call 204-237-9263, ext. 137.
For the Employer Warm line, call 204-237-9263, ext. 125.
