RESOURCES

There are many community resources in Winnipeg that are free, low-cost, or subsidized. Below you will find some of them.

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY

Please call 911, or visit your nearest emergency room.

Mobile Crisis Unit Service Winnipeg

Phone: 204-940-1781 (Crisis Line)
TTY: 204-779-8902

This service offers crisis intervention for adults facing mental health challenges, providing support through phone assistance and in-person community visits for mental health assessments. A variety of mental health services are available, both within community settings and hospitals. The program is dedicated to delivering a responsive, inclusive system focused on restoring, supporting, and sustaining mental well-being for individuals across Winnipeg.

Crisis Response Centre

Phone: 204-940-1781
817 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB


The Crisis Response Centre is open 24/7 and offers walk-in assessment and treatment available. It supports adults facing:

  • Emotional trauma, providing crisis intervention, assessment, and referrals for ongoing support.

  • Challenges accessing consistent services after a crisis.

  • Difficulty obtaining assistance outside of regular hours when other mental health providers may not be available.

  • Personal distress or immediate crises with risk of self-harm, including suicide.

  • Mental health symptoms needing timely assessment and treatment.

  • Situations requiring de-escalation to prevent potential relapse.

  • Mental health concerns where early intervention could avoid hospitalization.

Crisis Stabilization Unit

755 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 204-940-3633

Klinic Crisis Support Services

The Klinic Crisis Program offers multiple crisis phone lines and online support services, delivering free, confidential counseling, support, and referrals for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, facing crises, or struggling to cope.

Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
Phone: (204) 786-8686
Toll free: 1-888-322-3019
Text: 9-8-8 to chat with help. (suicide hotline)
Website: http://klinic.mb.ca/crisis-support/

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7)
Phone: (204) 786-8631
Toll free: 1-888-292-7565
Website: https://klinic.mb.ca/in-person-counselling/sexual-assault-crisis-counselling/

Klinic also offers free drop-in counselling in person.

167 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB
Website: https://klinic.mb.ca/in-person-counselling/drop-in-counselling/
Reception Phone Line: 204-784-4090

Drop-In Counselling Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays - 12 pm - 8 pm
Fridays & Saturdays - 12 pm - 4 pm

Manitoba Suicide and Prevention Support Line - Reason to Live

Toll free: 1-877-435-7170
Website: www.reasontolive.ca

Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services

Toll free: 1-866-367-3276
Website: supportline.ca

Support & Distress Lines:

Critical Incident Reporting and Support Line (24/7)
Phone: (204) 788-8222

Gambling Helpline (24/7)
Toll free: 1-800-463-1554

Worker’s Compensation Board Distress Line (24/7)
Toll free: 1-800-719-3809
Phone: (204) 786-8175

Seniors Abuse Support Line (9-5)
Toll free: 1-888-896-7183

The Canadian Mental Health Association

930 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Ph: 204-982-6100
Website: https://www.cmhaacrossmb.ca/winnipeg/

The Canadian Mental Health Association helps advance mental health awareness and support resilience and recovery for those experiencing mental health challenges. Their work includes providing information resources, hosting educational events, offering direct services, and engaging in research and advocacy efforts.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)

Manitoba Addictions Helpline: 1-855-662-6605
Website: https://afm.mb.ca

AFM, a Crown agency, is dedicated to delivering top-quality addiction services and promoting healthy behaviors across Manitoba. With a team of over 400 professionals, AFM offers a broad range of support services from 28 locations throughout the province. Approximately 1 in 5 Canadians encounter challenges with alcohol, drugs, or gambling at some point in life, affecting not only themselves but also their loved ones. People of all ages and backgrounds face these issues and often take steps toward positive change.

Healthlinks - Info Santé

Phone: 204-788-8200
Toll-free: 1-888-315-9257

Healthlinks is a provincial health information line accessible to all Manitobans, staffed by bilingual registered nurses around the clock, every day of the year. Nurses assess a range of health concerns and offer guidance and information to help you locate the appropriate care throughout the province.

End Homelessness Winnipeg

Website: https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/services-supports/

For available resources in Winnipeg such as overnight shelters and safe spaces, daytime drop-ins, mobile outreach, bagged meals, access to clothing or hygiene supplies, 24/7 washrooms and help accessing health and wellness, please visit the above website.

Eat Free Everyday in Winnipeg

Website: https://doorwayswinnipeg.ca/resources/community-supportservices/

Having food is a basic need for every one of us. Above you will find a helpful guide to assist you in having access to free food every day in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There is daily options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.