Counselling Resources
In this section you’ll find:
- 24-hour urgent or crisis services
- WHC Counselling
- Free or low-cost counselling or support services
- Online resource guides
If you’re looking for information on our counselling services, visit our counselling services page.
We also have a guide with information on using benefits to pay for counselling.
24-hour Urgent or Crisis Services
Crisis Line: 204-786-8686. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note: You do not need to be in crisis to call. https://klinic.mb.ca/crisis-support/
Manitoba Suicide and Prevention Hotline: 1-877-435-7170. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www.reasontolive.ca/
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Immediate, culturally competent, crisis support for First Nations and Inuit people of all ages. Counselling is available in English and French; also in Cree, Ojibway & Inuktut on request. https://hopeforwellness.ca/home.html
Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-800-721-0066. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For people who have been impacted by residential schools, including former students and their families. https://www.irsss.ca/faqs/how-do-i-reach-the-24-hour-crisis-line
Crisis Response Centre: 817 Bannatyne – in-person only. The CRC is open 24/7 for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/crisis-response-centre/
Crisis Stabilization Unit: 204-940-3633 and press 2. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/crisis-stabilization-unit/
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak (MKO) Crisis Response Team: 1-877-927-LIFE (5433). Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides culturally sensitive crisis response and trauma support and intervention for First Nations in Manitoba. crisisresponse@mknorth.com
Free/Low Cost Counselling or Support Services
Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg : Counselling, sharing circles, traditional teachings, ceremonies. Call 204-925-3700 http://ahwc.ca
Aulneau Renewal Centre: 204-987-7090. https://aulneau.com/counselling/
Aurora Family Therapy Centre: 204-786-9251 (sliding scale). https://aurorafamilytherapy.com/
Bilal Community and Family Centre: 204-772-7358. https://bilalcommunitycentre.ca
Black Mental Health Promotion: 204-202-7197. https://www.blackmentalhealthpromotion.ca/
Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute: 204-943-8539. https://cmwi.ca/
Elmwood Community Resource Centre – 204-982-1720. Racial Trauma Counselling and Support Program: http://elmwoodcrc.ca/counselling-program/
Family Dynamics – Individual, couple & family therapy. Call 204-947-1401 https://familydynamics.ca/services/counselling/
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre: 204-477-1123. https://fgwrc.ca/our-programs/counselling/
Islamic Social Services Association: 204-944-1560. https://www.issacanada.com/
Jewish Child and Family Counselling Services: 204-477-7430 (open to all faiths and cultural groups). https://www.jcfswinnipeg.org/services/counselling
Klinic Community Health Centre: 204-784-4059. https://klinic.mb.ca/in-person-counselling/
Manitoba Islamic Association (Grand Mosque) – Mental Health and Wellbeing Program: 204-256-1347. https://www.miaonline.org/mental-health/
Ma Mawi wi Chi Itata Centre (Indigenous): 204-925-0300. https://www.mamawi.com/
Mount Carmel Clinic: 204-589-9419. https://www.mountcarmel.ca/
North End Women’s Centre: 204-589-7347. https://newcentre.org/counselling
Pluri-elles: 204-233-1735 (French). https://www.pluri-elles.mb.ca/
Wa-Say Healing Centre – counselling, sharing circles, traditional teachings, ceremonies, body work, arts and crafts. 204-774-6484. http://www.wa-say.com