Winnipeg Organizations and Resources (M to Z)

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Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre (Ma Mawi) was created in 1984 by committed community members who sought an Aboriginal solution to supporting and rebuilding families. As a non-mandated agency, Ma Mawi provides culturally relevant preventive and supportive programs and services to the Aboriginal community in the areas of Family Support, Family Violence Prevention, Foster Care, Homemaker Services, and Youth Support Services. All of Ma Mawi's programs and services are community-based and operate within a philosophy that is embodied in their name, which translated from Ojibway means: "We all work together to help one another."

Sample programs for youth include: Adolescent Parent Support Project (Blake Gardens), Honouring the Spirit of Our Little Sisters - Safe Home, Positive Adolescent Sexuality Support (PASS), and Young Father's Program. (Please refer to these individual listings for more details.)

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
94 McGregor St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 4V5
Telephone: (204) 925-0300
E-mail: mboulanger@mamwi.com
Web site: www.mamawi.com

Ellice Community Care Site
743 Ellice Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0B5
Telephone:(204) 925-0348
E-mail: ellice@mamawi.com

Anderson Community Care Site
318 Anderson Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 1E5
Telephone: (204) 925-0349
E-mail: anderson@mamawi.com

Macdonald Youth Services

Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) fosters hope and opportunities to empower children, youth and families throughout Manitoba to grow and heal through safe, caring, respectful and collaborative relationships. The agency is structured into six service areas that provide both residential programming and community support servies. Satellite offices are located on St. Mary's Road, Pulford Street and Portage Avenue in Winnipeg as well as offices in Thompson and The Pas.

Macdonald Youth Services
175 Mayfair Ave (Head Office)
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0A1
Telephone: (204) 477-1722
Web site: www.mys.mb.ca

Macdonald Youth Services - Youth Resource Centre (Emergency Shelter)

The Youth Resource Centre offers short-term emergency shelter and basic needs walk-in resource services to youth. The Youth Resource Centre/Shelter offers short-term, overnight, emergency shelter to 8 youth ages 12 - 17 years of age per night. Beds are assigned on a first come first serve basis every night. Crisis intervention counselling, food, hygiene needs, shower, clothes and case management are all services offered to youth accessing a shelter bed. The Youth Resource Centre/Shelter also offers referral, advocacy, resources, informatin and short term basic needs services to youth ages 12 to 20 years of age on a walk-in basis.

Macdonald Youth Services – Youth Resource Centre
161 Mayfair Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0A1
Telephone: (204) 477-3799
Web site: www.mys.mb.ca/programs-stoa.php

Macdonald Youth Services - Life Train Program

The Life Train Program provides an individualized approach that supports adult participants (18 - 29 years of age) to develop their "skills for life", pre-employment, job search and self advocacy skills. We also assist with career planning. Participants receive help with basic needs and also become familiar with computers and other resources in the community as a result of their participation in our program. We help participants find work and support them while they are on-the-job. We are also linked to Community Connections and can provide a message service at no cost to participants so that when they are looking for work, employers have some way to contact them. There is also a follow-up component particpants can access if they need support after they have exited the program.

Life Train Program
175 Mayfair Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0A1
Telephone: (204) 477-1722
Email:STOA@mys.mb.ca Web site: www.mys.mb.ca/programs-stoa.php

Macdonald Youth Services - Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY)

Youth participating in the program will work within a team along side volunteer Mentors and staff on community service/volunteer projects. Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY) assists youth in successfully completing community service, assessing and devloping their life, education, and/or employment skills, or being positively involved in the community through individualized case planning/management. Youth will gain confidence and independence as they participate in community service, education/employment preparation and/or life-skill development and recreation events.

Positive Alternatives for Youth
161 Mayfair Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0A1
Telephone: (204) 949-4834
Email:STOA@mys.mb.ca Web site: www.mys.mb.ca/programs-stoa.php

Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre

The Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre (MATC) offers mental health services for children, youth and families. MATC provides mental health services to children and youth with psychiatric and/or emotional disorders. A full continuum of programs and services, both community and hospital based, are available to residents of Manitoba, Nunavut and northwestern Ontario. Services range from brief interventions to intensive long-term treatment. Treatment is provided from a variety of perspectives and is delivered in partnership with parents and collateral agencies.

A centralized intake service provides a single point of entry for the entire continuum of services in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health system. It is designed to enable clients and families to access the appropriate programs and services based on the individual needs of the client and his or her family.

Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre
120 Tecumseh St. (Administrative Offices)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 2A9
Telephone: (204) 477-6391
Central Intake Line: (204) 958-9660
Mobile Crisis Team: (204) 949-4777
E-mail: info@matc.ca
Web site: www.matc.ca

Manitoba Baby-friendly Coordinating Committee - Breastfeeding Resources

The Baby Friendly Initiative is an international ten-step program established in 1992 by World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to promote, support and protect breastfeeding worldwide in hospitals and in the community.

The Manitoba Baby Friendly Coordinating Committee Breastfeeding Resources are made up of information about breastfeeding and the Baby Friendly Initiative from international sources such as the WHO and UNICEF, as well as national sources like the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada and local sources from here in Manitoba. They are designed as a resource for health care professionals working to promote breastfeeding and the Baby Friendly Initiative in their health care facilities and communities. Also contained in the resources are two PowerPoint presentations, which can be used in whole or in part to assist health care professionals and breastfeeding advocates in providing training and sharing information about the Baby Friendly Initiative, and about breastfeeding.

E-mail: dridd@gov.mb.ca
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/health/nutrition/breastfeeding.html

Manitoba Prenatal Benefit (Healthy Baby)

The Manitoba Prenatal Benefit – under the Healthy Baby Program of Healthy Child Manitoba – is a monthly income benefit during pregnancy to income-eligible women to help with eating well. Benefits end in the month the baby is due. For more information on the Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit, call 945-1301 or visit the website address below.

Healthy Baby (Manitoba Prenatal Benefit)
Healthy Child Manitoba Office
Telephone: (204) 945-1301
Toll-free: 1-888-848-0140
TTY: (204) 945-1305
E-mail: healthychild@gov.mb.ca
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/healthybaby

Manitoba's Sexually Exploited Youth Strategy

As directed by the Manitoba Government’s Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet, the Manitoba Strategy was launched in December 2002. An implementation committee, led by the department of Family Services and Housing has been established. Partner departments and agencies are taking the lead on specific initiatives of the strategy.

The Manitoba Strategy was developed to compliment the existing good work already being done by community groups active in the issue and to fill in some of the gaps in service identified by community agencies and current research on child sexual exploitation. A list of current initiatives can be found through the website address listed below.

Child Protection Branch
Manitoba Family Services and Housing
201-114 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V5
Telephone: (204) 945-6964 or 945-5055
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/strategy_on_sexual_exploitation.html

Maples Collegiate – Teen Parenting Program

Maples Collegiate offers the Teen Parenting Program to enable parenting students who are less than 19 years of age to continue their education. Participants are required to take a full classload including Family Studies, which includes courses in parenting skills, home economics and a work practicum in the daycare.

Maples Collegiate
1330 Jefferson Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2P 1L3
Telephone: (204) 632-6641
E-mail: maples@7oaks.org

Marymound

Marymound is a private, non-profit agency, providing a range of therapeutic and educational services to young people and their families. As one of 600 agencies worldwide sponsored by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Marymound believes in the dignity of all individuals, providing services that address developmental and spiritual needs. Programs and services include managed care (specialized foster care, group living – both secure and community-based, and supported independent living), Marymound School, Youth Emergency Education Service, Crisis Stabilization Program, Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Spiritual Care Program, Aboriginal Cultural Services, Marymound North (Thompson, Manitoba), and professional training on a variety of topics.

Marymound
442 Scotia St.
Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4
Telephone: (204) 338-7971
E-mail: info@marymound.com
Web site: www.marymound.com

Mennonite Central Committee - FASD program

The Mennonite Central Committee's Manitoba Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program supports adolescents, young adults, and families living with FASD. Services provided include one-on-one support to young adults living with FASD, information and faith-based support meetings for birth and adoptive families, and awareness workshops in churches.

MCC Manitoba
134 Plaza Dr.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9
Telephone: (204) 261-6381
Toll-free: 1-888-622-6337
FASD Program: (204) 783-0897
E-mail: mccmfasd@mts.net
Web site: www.mcc.org/manitoba/programs/fasd.html

Metis Child, Family and Community Services

Metis Child, Family and Community Services falls under the Metis Child and Family Services Authority, one of four authorities in Manitoba responsible for child and family services.

Metis Child, Family and Community Services
1261 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 5G9
Telephone: (204) 697-1118

Morrow Avenue Child Care Programs for Families

Morrow Avenue Child Care Programs for Families (MACCPF) is a not-for-profit program that exists to promote, advance and enrich the lives of children and families in the St. Vital community. To provide children with an environment that will promote their optimum development in all areas including physical, social, emotional and intellectual. Morrow Avenue Child Care is a proud member of the St. Vital community offering flexible care and programs to suit a variety of child and family needs. All locations are staffed by Professional Early Childhood Educators.

Morrow Avenue Child Care programs are located in the Salvation Army Church at 51 Morrow Avenue, Victor Mager School, Hastings School, Ecole Marie-Anne Gaboury, Lavallee West School, Victor H.L.Wyatt School, Glenwood School, Dr. D.W. Penner School, Archwood School, Lavallee East, and Centre 24/7.

Morrow Avenue Child Care Programs for Families
P.O. Box 211, R.P.O. S. St. Vital
Winnipeg, MB R2N 3X9
Telephone: (204) 982-6682
Web site: www.maccpf.ca

Mount Carmel Clinic

Mount Carmel Clinic offers primary health care, birth control, reproductive health and pregnancy counselling, confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, immunization, nutrition counselling, health education, prenatal and postnatal care and other medical services. The cost of prescription drugs and dental services are based on the patient's ability to pay. Also offered are prenatal classes, home visits, a milk supplement program, and counselling. Cross-cultural services are available.

Teen Clinic - Drop-in teen clinic for all youth (age 21 and under) held Saturday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. (closed on long weekends). To confirm day/times, call 582-2311.

Mount Carmel Clinic
886 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 5L4
Telephone: (204) 582-2311
Web site: www.mountcarmel.ca

Murdoch MacKay Collegiate - Adolescent Parent Program

The Adolescent Parent Program at Murdoch MacKay Collegiate is designed to help teen parents complete their high school diploma while providing care for their infants.

The Wee Bairns Infant Centre, located on-site, is a licensed daycare facility for eight children from the ages of three months to two years and is accessible to parents on a 12 month basis. When the eight spaces are not needed for adolescent parents, placements are offered to working parents in the community with the understanding that adolescent parents have first priority.

The Adolescent Parent Program enables students full access to the total range of courses offered at Murdoch MacKay Collegiate. Students in the program are required to take a credit course in Parenting. The program allows monitoring of the students’ progress and the ability to lend support and guidance in their multiple roles as parents, students and part-time employees. Also, students in the program become a source of support and encouragement to each other.

Murdoch MacKay Collegiate
260 Redonda St.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1L6
Telephone: (204) 958-6460
Web site: www.mmci.retsd.mb.ca
Wee Bairns Infant Centre
Telephone: (204) 958-6489
E-mail: weebairns@retsd.mb.ca
Adolescent Parent Program
Telephone: (204) 669-9412, ext. 2259

National Child Benefit Initiative (Canada Child Tax Credit)

The National Child Benefit (NCB) Initiative is a partnership among the federal, provincial and territorial governments, and First Nations that aims to help prevent and reduce the depth of child poverty, support parents as they move into the labour market, and reduce overlap and duplication of government programs. The NCB combines two key elements: monthly payments to low-income families with children, and benefits and services designed and delivered by the provinces and territories to meet the needs of families with children in each jurisdiction.

The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) represents the Government of Canada's contribution to the National Child Benefit. It is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. The program is administered by Canada Revenue Agency.

For information on eligibility and amounts for the Canada Child Tax Benefit, see:

www.cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/resourcekit/individuals/benefits-cctb-e.html

If you have questions, contact the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-387-1193.

Native Addictions Council of Manitoba

The mission of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba is to provide traditional holistic healing services to First Peoples through treatments of addictions. The Council’s programs embody a holistic concept of healing: Mind, Body and Spirit. Programs have at their heart a spiritual view that suggests all things in life are related in a sacred manner and are governed by natural laws. Services include: Women's Sage Healing Program, Outreach Open Group Program, Pritchard House Treatment Program, and a Gambling Program (live-in treatment).

Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
160 Salter St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W4K1
Telephone: (204) 586-8395
E-mail: nacm@escape.ca
Web site: www.mts.net/~nacm/

Native Women's Transition Centre

The Native Women’s Transition Centre exists to support women who have been victimized, either in their interpersonal relationships or through systemic neglect, and who are left without the resources to independently make the lifestyle changes they feel are necessary. The Centre provides temporary residence for Aboriginal women and their children, as well as support groups for skills development for independent living, counselling, child care services, and women’s sharing circles.

The Centre also operates Memengwaa Place, which offers second-stage, independent living for Aboriginal women and children suffering from the long-term effects of abuse.

Native Women’s Transition Centre
105 Aikins St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 4E6
Telephone: (204) 989-8240

NDAAWIN (Our Home)

NDAAWIN is a program aimed at preventing the sexual exploitation of children and youth. Services include recreational and cultural activities for children and parents, individual and group support.

NDAAWIN
33-273 Dufferin Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2X7
Telephone: (204) 589-2703
Web site: www.newdirections.mb.ca/ndaawin/index.html

Ndinawe Safe Home & Youth Resource Centre

Ndinawe (“Our Relatives Home”) is a 16-bed short-term shelter for Winnipeg children and youth ages 11 to 17 who are living on the street and are at risk of abuse and exploitation. This includes youth who have had previous conflict with the law. Unlike most group homes, youth can admit themselves into Ndinawe safe home without the help of Child and Family Service workers. The dedicated and learned staff at Ndinawe offer culturally appropriate counselling and recreational services to help youth develop a positive and safe lifestyle in a welcome, supportive and safe home.

Ndinawe Youth Resource Centre is provides nurturing longer term support for Winnipeg youth living in need – on their own or with their families.

Ndinawe Safe Home
Telephone: (204) 586-2588
Ndinawe Youth Resource Centre
472 Selkirk Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M7
Telephone:(204) 589-5545

Neah Kee Papa (“I Am Your Father”)

Neah Kee Papa (“I Am Your Father”) is a parenting enhancement program developed by the Manitoba Metis Federation, Metis Child and Family Support Services, and sponsored by Healthy Child Manitoba. The program supports the well-being of children and encourages and enhances the parenting role of young fathers. The program's goal is to increase the active involvement of young fathers in their children's lives and to support the healthy development of children.

Neah Kee Papa
Manitoba Metis Federation
150 Henry Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0J7
Telephone: (204) 586-8474
E-mail: edenny@mmf.mb.ca
Web site: www.mmf.mb.ca/pages/departments/mcld/nkp.php

Nelson McIntyre Collegiate - Teenage Parents Program

The Teenage Parents Program operates within the Family Studies Department in Human Ecology at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate. It is designed to enable teenage parents to continue their education while providing an enriched environment for their children at school.

Nelson McIntyre Collegiate is a semestered high school that offers a full range of academic credits. Students may choose programs in the academic, business or technical departments. In addition, TAPP students will, whenever possible, complete credits in Family Studies, two of which are in Child Development as part of their program.

Teenage Parents Program (TAPP)
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
188 St. Mary's Rd
Winnipeg, MB R2H 1H9
Telephone: (204) 237-0219
Web site: fc.rielsd.org/nmc/tapp

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families, Inc.

New Directions is concerned with the developmental potential of families and offers counselling, educational and vocational programs. Examples of programs offered include Training Resources for Youth (TRY) – a pre-employment program for youth 16-19 years of age, and Resources for Adolescent Parents (RAP) - a program for pregnant or parenting teens under the age 18 that includes academics, prenatal and postnatal education and care, parenting, job search skills, cultural programming, and counselling to 16 and 17 year old single mothers. Other programs include Families Affected by Sexual Assault, Family Therapy Program, Parent Support Program, and many more. Call 786-7051 for more information or visit the Web site for details.

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families, Inc.
400-491 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E4
Telephone: (204) 786-7051 Web site: www.newdirections.mb.ca

Nine Circles Community Health Centre

Nine Circles Community Health Centre provides client services and public education to people infected with, affected by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS. It works in partnership with other community-based health, social, allied services and AIDS service organizations to help people with, or at risk of HIV/AIDS secure integrated and responsive health services needed to maintain and improve their health.

Nine Circles Community Health Centre
705 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0X2
Telephone: (204) 940-6000
E-mail: ninecircles@ninecircles.ca
Web site: www.ninecircles.ca

Nobody’s Perfect (Youville)

Nobody’s Perfect is a program for parents of children from birth through age five. Youville Centre is the home to the Nobody’s Perfect provincial office.

Nobody’s Perfect has been developed for a particular group of parents – those who for one or another reason have little access to other resources. The program gives parents a safe place to meet others with children of the same age and with whom they share interests and concerns. Nobody's Perfect programs are always free of charge. Nobody’s Perfect does not teach one “right” way to parent. It helps parents to recognize their strengths and to find positive ways to raise healthy, happy children. The program is not intended for families in crisis or those with serious problems.

Nobody’s Perfect Manitoba
Youville Centre
33 Marion St
Winnipeg, MB R2H 0S8
Telephone: (204) 231-3208
E-mail: info@nobodysperfect.ca
Web site: www.nobodysperfect.ca

North End Community Ministry

The North End Community Ministry – a United Church ministry – is concerned with community development and social justice in the North End area of Winnipeg. The goals of its program are to support and empower low-income families and individuals. The North End Community Ministry offers services such as a popular theatre group, a healing circle, low-cost laundry facilities, a clothing drop-in centre, programs for children, and a weekly food-sharing circle.

North End Community Ministry
470 Stella Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2V1
Telephone: (204) 586-8137

North End Women’s Centre

The North End Women’s Centre has provided programs and services to women and their families in this community for 20 years. The Centre works toward the goal of equality for all women. They meet their mandate by providing free supportive information & referral services, group and individual counselling, drop-in with a community access phone, educational workshops, reference material, community development projects, community economic development programs, community computer access, two transitional housing units, basic need provision, volunteer opportunities and support to other community agencies.

North End Women’s Centre
394 Selkirk Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2
Telephone: (204) 589-7347
Web site: www.newcinc.org

North Point Douglas Women’s Centre

The North Point Douglas Women’s Centre is a resource centre where women can access information on housing, employment and training, and network with other women. Services include computers with Internet access, laundry facilities, community telephone, newspapers, and crafts. Teen girls meet Mondays and Fridays after school.

North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
221 Austin Street North
Winnipeg, MB R2W 3M8
Telephone: (204) 947-0321
E-mail: npointd@mts.net

Nor-west Co-op Health and Social Services Centre Inc.

Nor'West Co-op Health and Social Services Centre provides health and medical services including prenatal care, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, an Aboriginal health program, Well Baby Clinic, Teen Clinic, Parenting Group, counselling for women experiencing abuse, a mentor program for pregnant women or new mothers struggling with alcohol/drug abuse, and a child care program.

Teen Clinic – Drop-in teen clinic for youth (age 21 and under) living in the area held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. To confirm day/times, call 940-2020.

Nor'West Co-op Health and Social Services Centre
103-61 Tyndall Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2T4
Telephone: (204) 940-2020

Osborne House

Osborne House is one of 10 provincially funded shelters for abused women in Manitoba. The addresses of these shelters are confidential for personal safety. No money is required to go to a shelter. None of them take pets. All shelters have crisis lines where a peer counsellor is available 24 hours a day.

Telephone: (204) 942-7373
24-hour local (Winnipeg) crisis line: 942-3052

Parent-Child Coalitions

Healthy Child Manitoba’s parent-child centred approach promotes and supports community-based programs and activities for children, youth and their families. Parent-child centred activities focus on culturally appropriate parenting and family supports, nutrition, literacy and community capacity building. In 12 community areas in Winnipeg and 11 regions across Manitoba, Parent-Child Coalitions are being formed to bring together local strengths and resources through partnerships between groups from different sectors.

Links to regional coalition websites can be found through the Manitoba's Parent-Child Coalitions Web site:

parentchild.cimnet.ca/cim/200C229_335T15467T333T13755.dhtm

For coalition program criteria and funding guidelines, or for more information on the parent-child centred approach, contact Healthy Child Manitoba.

Healthy Child Manitoba Office
Telephone: (204) 945-2266
Toll-free: 1-888-848-0140
E-mail: healthychild@gov.mb.ca
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/parentchild

Pluri-elles (Manitoba) Inc. / Pluri-elles Centres des Femmes

Pluri-elles operates a resource centre for francophone women to assist them in reaching their full potential. Pluri-elles offers information and referral, counselling, support groups, a job development program to assist those returning to the work force, and a literacy program.

Pluri-elles (Manitoba) Inc.
570 rue Des Meurons
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2P8
Telephone: (204) 233-1735
Toll-free (Manitoba only): 1-800-207-5874
Web site: www.pluri-elles.mb.ca/

Positive Adolescent Sexuality Support (Ma Mawi)

The Positive Adolescent Sexuality Support (PASS) program of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. offers youth an opportunity to gain increased awareness of issues related to healthy sexuality and teen pregnancy reduction. Through a variety of workshops, youth are assisted in the journey toward self-respect and positive choices. Samples of workshop topics include: healthy relationships, birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections, FASD and Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Am I Parent Material?

PASS Program
c/o Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
94 McGregor St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 4V5
Telephone: (204) 925-0500
E-mail Tiffany Monkman at tmonkman@mamawi.com
Web site: www.mamawi.com/files/pass.pdf

Pregnancy Counsellors Interagency Network

Members of the Pregnancy Counsellors Interagency Network include pro-choice organizations dedicated to women's health. Each organization provides pregnancy counselling and abortion referral. They include:

For more information on the Network, contact Women's Health Clinic at (204) 947-1517.

Pregnancy and Family Support Services Inc.

Pregnancy and Family Support Services provides pregnancy testing and counselling along with referrals to resources on family planning, physical and sexual abuse, rape, adoption, and post-partum stress.

Pregnancy and Family Support Services Inc.
555 Spence St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2R9
Telephone: (204) 772-9091

Pregnancy Options Interactive Workbook

This website has been put together by a group of people who deal with different aspects of preganancy choices: abortion, adoption, parenting, before, during and after. We all believe that each woman must decide what is right for her situation and we offer information, things to think about, and ways to make important decisions. Good luck with your decision and please contact them with any questions.

Click on the link to download the workbook - Pregnancy Options Workbook

R.B. Russell Vocational High School

R.B. Russell Vocational High School has its own Infant Daycare Centre, which provides care for infants whose parents are students at RB. Parenting workshops and daily transportation to school are part of the day care services.

Teen Clinic – Drop-in teen clinic for R.B. Russell students and their children only held Tuesday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. (closed July and August).

R.B. Russell Vocational High School
364 Dufferin Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2Y3
Telephone: (204) 589-5301
E-mail: office@rbrussell.org
Web site: www.rbrussell.org

The Refuge

The Refuge is a support group and mentoring program for young mothers (approximately 14-24 years of age). The group meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg. They talk, laugh, learn, share stories, create a craft, cook, explore personal, spiritual and parenting issues, and create supportive friendships. The Refuge provides a fun and safe children’s program, snacks for moms and kids, and transportation. Everyone is welcome and can join any time.

The Refuge
Riverwood Church Community
257 Riverton Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2L 0N2
Contact: Alana Garcia, Director
Telephone: (204) 668-3181 / 452-1262
E-mail: alana@riverwood.cc

Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY)

In 2003, Operation Go Home Winnipeg Chapter Inc. merged with Powerhouse Winnipeg Inc., a partnering street youth service, to become Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY). Ray’s mission statement is “to provide youth with what they need, on their terms, to better their lives.” Services are provided to youth, up to the age of 29, with programming delivered through five departments: prevention, outreach, housing, emergency youth services, and Powerhouse drop-in.

Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY)
Resource Centre
195 Young St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3S8
Telephone: (204) 783-5617
Powerhouse Drop-in Centre
11-222 Osborne St.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Z3
Telephone: (204) 953-1310
Web site: www.rayinc.ca

Rossbrook House Inc.

Rossbrook House is a neighbourhood centre for children, youth and young adults. The heart and soul of Rossbrook is the drop-in. It offers a constant alternative to the destructive environment of the street. It is a place where youth meet their needs for socialization, recreation, personal development and crisis intervention. The informal atmosphere at Rossbrook lends itself to spontaneous games of pool, cards, board games, to sharing a meal and meeting new friends. Rossbrook is open 365 days of the year, 24 hours on weekends and any school holidays. The building is open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on school days.

The Young Moms’ Program was formed in response to the needs of young single mothers who needed a break from their situation as well as the support of their community. The young mothers’ children are picked up and cared for by staff and volunteers while the moms go out for an activity.

Rossbrook House Inc.
658 Ross Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M1
Telephone: (204) 949-4090
E-mail: mail@rossbrookhouse.ca
Web site: www.rossbrookhouse.ca

Sage House

Sage House is a Winnipeg outreach and health resource centre for sex trade workers. It offers a welcoming and safe environment, meals, laundry, baths, free condoms, needles, health education, and medical care on-site during drop-in hours.

Sage House
422 Dufferin Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2Y5
Telephone: (204) 943-6379
E-mail: sagehouse@mts.net

SEED Winnipeg Inc.

SEED is a not-for-profit organization that works to combat poverty and assists low-income individuals and groups to start small businesses and save money for future goals. Services are free of charge and include training, consulting, business planning assistance, access to loans. Call to register for orientation, held every second Thursday.

SEED Winnipeg Inc.
400B Logan Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0R1
Telephone: (204) 927-9935
E-mail: info@seedwinnipeg.ca
Web site: www.seedwinnipeg.ca

Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC)

The Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) serve as advocates, educators and facilitators on issues related to sexuality and reproductive health. Community education programs address issues such as family life education, contraception, maternal/child health, adolescent development and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.

Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC)
2nd Floor, 555 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0W4
Telephone: (204) 982-7800
Web site: www.serc.mb.ca

Shelter Allowances for Family Renters Program (SAFFR)

The Shelter Allowances for Family Renters Program (SAFFR) provides direct and cash assistance for rental payments to low-income families with dependent children. People living in low-income or subsidized housing are not eligible.

Provincial Services
Manitoba Family Services and Housing
102-114 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1G1
Telephone: (204) 945-2197
Toll-free: 1-877-587-6224
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/housing/saffr.html

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre

The South Winnipeg Family Information Centre is a community-based, United Way funded family resource centre. They offer a wide variety of resources, referrals, programs and services including parenting courses and support groups for parents.

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre
800 Point Road (lower level)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L8
Telephone: (204) 284-9311
Web site: www.swfic.org

St. Anne’s Resource Centre

The Family Centre, in partnership with The Manitoba Housing Authority, operates the St. Anne’s Resource Centre in a subsidized housing development in St. Vital. Parent attendance is required at all times. Phone to confirm current programs and drop-in hours. Programs include: play group, community kitchen, community cupboard store, public access computer, fax and Internet, clothing depot, and parenting group for parents of teenagers.

St. Anne’s Resource Centre
Unit 39-565 St. Anne's Rd
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3G5
Telephone: (204) 255-8387

St. Boniface General Hospital - Woman & Child Program

Caring for 11,500 women and children each year, the Woman and Child Program at St. Boniface General Hospital provides a variety of services for mothers and their newborn children, including antenatal, delivery and neonatal care, and outpatient pediatrics services. The program also offers gynecological and women's health services.

St. Boniface General Hospital
409 Taché Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Telephone: (204) 233-8563
E-mail: sbghweb@sbgh.mb.ca
Web site: www.sbgh.mb.ca/campus_sbgh/ClinicalProg/ClinProg_WomanChild.html

St. John’s High School (Teen Clinic)

Located at St. John’s High School, this after-hours drop-in clinic provides primary health care specifically to teens. Modelled on the Elmwood Teen Clinic, the St. John's Clinic is open for four hours, once a week, year round, and is staffed by a physician, nurse and youth health volunteer.

Drop-in teen clinic for St. John's students, partners and their children only held Wednesday afternoons from 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. (closed July and August).

St. John's Teen Clinic
St. John's High School
401 Church Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 1C4
Telephone: (204) 589-4374

Successful Teen Parenting (Youth For Christ)

Successful Teen Parenting is a ministry of Youth For Christ Winnipeg designed to help teen and young moms. Volunteers and staff serve as mentors in teen parent support groups, which are held at various locations including the Gospel Mennonite Church (232 Nassau St. North), Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship (294 Burrows Ave), Good News Fellowship (891 St. Mary's Rd), and Inner-City Youth Alive (418 Aberdeen). Call or visit the Web site to find out where and when the teen parent support groups take place.

Successful Teen Parenting
(A Ministry of Youth For Christ Winnipeg)
325 Talbot Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2L 0P9
Telephone: (204) 669-4205
E-mail: yfcmail@yfcwinnipeg.ca
Web site: www.yfcwinnipeg.ca/teenmoms

Taking Charge!

Taking Charge! provides services to help single parents on social assistance to become self-sufficient. Those eligible for participation are single parents in receipt of or eligible for social assistance. On-site services include: career and vocational counselling, Taking Care! child and parent development centre, computer lab classes and tutorials, personal development workshops, peer support, Clothes Closet, and job search support. Programs include literacy/academic upgrading, skills training and customized training.

Taking Charge!
319 Elgin Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0K4
Telephone: (204) 925-1100
Web site: www.takingcharge.org

Tec Voc High School

Tec Voc High School provides a diversified set of up-to-date academic and technical-vocational programs focused on helping students acquire employability skills as well as those skills essential for post secondary education and training.

The Infant Development Program allows adolescent parents to continue their education by allowing them to bring their infants to school. The adolescent parent is expected to provide most of the one-to-one care for the child while the infant is in attendance.

Teen Clinic - Drop-in teen clinic open to Tec Voc students and youth living in the surrounding area. Available Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed July & August).

Tec Voc High School
1555 Wall St.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 2S2
Telephone: (204) 786-1401
Web site: www.tecvoc.wsd1.org/in_high.asp

Teen Stop Jeunesse

Teen Stop Jeunesse provides a “home away from home” atmosphere for teens and offers alternatives to drugs and drinking for teens. Their day program is aimed at providing education and training for preparation to enter the work force. Young offenders can work their Community Service Order at the Centre, performing duties such as clean-up, maintenance and volunteering. Other services include family suppers held Monday to Thursday, recreation facilities, informal counselling, life skills program, homework assistance, outings, and guest speakers.

Teen Stop Jeunesse
533A St. Anne's Rd
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3E8
Administration: (204) 254-1618
Teens' Line: (204) 256-9523
E-mail: patlebla@mts.net

Teen Talk (Klinic)

Teen Talk is a youth health education service of Klinic Community Health Centre that provides services from a youth perspective to youth in school, youth at risk and service providers. They believe that realistic prevention education focusing on sexuality, reproductive health, body image, mental health, and anti-violence issues is essential to one’s well-being. Teen Talk has two program areas: workshops for youth and peer support. Teen Talk offers a peer support training program for those interested in talking to youth about workshop issues such as birth control, STDs, teen dating violence, and many others.

Teen Talk (Klinic)
870 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P1
Telephone: (204) 784-4090
Web site: www.klinic.mb.ca/teentalk.htm

The Teen Talk Program has recently completed a video about violence in teen relationships entitled Relation Shifts. Teens from the Peer Support program participated in the video and if you click on the link below, you can view clips of some of the scenes. The video is available for distribution and the information is on the website.

www.teen-talk.ca/RelationShifts.html

Teen Touch Inc.

Teen Touch is a Manitoba-based and volunteer driven organization that gives young Manitobans the tools to handle real life problems through: a 24-hour telephone Help Line, an Internet self-help and online Virtual Help program, and by delivering a classroom-based outreach and information program. Operators on the phone lines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Teen Touch Inc.
210-800 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4
Telephone: (204) 945-5467
24-hour Help Line: (204) 783-1116
Toll-free (Manitoba): 1-800-563-8336
E-mail: teentouch@mts.net
Web site: www.teentouch.org

Villa Rosa

Villa Rosa provides residential living, medical care, education and counselling to single women and youth who are pregnant or have recently delivered their babies. Programs address communication skills, exploring adoption, anger management, living skills, self-awareness, prenatal care, child development, parenting skills, and personal growth for residents and non-residents in the community. Outreach, support groups, individual counselling, labour companionship, and follow-up programs are offered. Villa Rosa also provides postnatal courses to prepare young moms for independent living in the community.

Villa Rosa
784 Wolseley Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C6
Telephone: (204) 786-5741
Email for intake enquiries: intake@villarosa.mb.ca
Web site: www.villarosa.mb.ca

Wahbung Abinoonjiiag (Children of Tomorrow)

Wahbung Abinoonjiiag provides resources for Aboriginal women and their children who are victims of family violence and who wish to stop the cycle of violence in their lives. The organization has adopted the Medicine Wheel as the philosophical and structural framework for their programs, which include in-home support, education and counselling, and Healing Circles for parents, children and families.

Wahbung Abinoonjiiag
225 Dufferin Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 5N7
Telephone: (204) 925-4610
E-mail: wahbung@mts.net

West Broadway Community Ministry

The West Broadway Community Ministry offers informal counselling, referral and advocacy for low-income families and individuals in the neighbourhood regarding finances, housing and employment. West Broadway offers a drop-in centre, credit circles, outreach, a food supplement program, cooking and craft programs, and recreational programs.

West Broadway Community Ministry
Crossways-in-Common
102-222 Furby St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2A7
Telephone: (204) 774-2773

West Kildonan Collegiate - Teen Family Resource Centre

The Teen Family Resource Centre at West Kildonan Collegiate is open to parents under the age of 21 with children between 3 months and 2 years of age. Although it is available to all parenting students, priority is given to Seven Oaks residents under the age of 18. Participants take a daily parenting class, which also acts as a peer support group. Students can earn extra credits by working in the Teen Family Resource Centre.

West Kildonan Collegiate
1874 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R2V 2A6
Telephone: (204) 339-6959
Web site: www.7oaks.org/wkci/

Winnipeg Boys and Girls Clubs

The Winnipeg Boys and Girls Clubs offer free recreational and educational activities to children of diverse backgrounds in a safe and challenging environment. Other services include the Personalized Employment Preparation Program for youth (18-19) on social assistance and the Youth in Care Network.

Winnipeg Boys and Girls Clubs
929 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P2
Telephone: (204) 982-4940
E-mail: info@wbgc.mb.ca
Web site: www.wbgc.mb.ca

Winnipeg Child and Family Services

Winnipeg Child and Family Services is a branch of the Department of Family Services and Housing mandated under provincial legislation to support and strengthen families and work together with communities for the protection and care of children and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Branch programs include adoption, foster care, family preservation and reunification services. Parenting groups and related courses are also offered.

The Intake Unit investigates suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. It provides assessment, brief intervention and referral to other agency services.

Winnipeg Child and Family Services
Executive Office
404-1 Wesley Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6
Telephone: (204) 944-4200
E-mail: csd@gov.mb.ca
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/org/csd/wcfs.html

Intake Unit
835 Portage Ave
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N6
Telephone: (204) 944-4200
Toll-free: 1-888-834-9767
After-hours (emergency calls only): 944-4050

Winnipeg Child and Family Services - Adoption Services

The Adoption Services Program provides services to adoptive parents and children. It also provides counselling to families who have adopted children, and offers post-legal services to adoptive parents, adopted adults, birth parents and birth siblings.

Adoption Services
6-677 Stafford Street
Winnipeg MB R3M 2X7
Telephone: (204) 944-4360

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of 12 Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba responsible for coordinating health services in designated regions. The WRHA is comprised of health care providers and management professionals who coordinate, manage, deliver, allocate funds to, and evaluate health care and health promotion in Winnipeg. The WRHA divided the Winnipeg Health Region into 12 community areas (see map at: www.wrha.mb.ca) to aid in the delivery of health services.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
1800-155 Carlton St. (Head Office)
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y1
Main phone line: (204) 926-7000
E-mail: info@wrha.mb.ca
Web site: www.wrha.mb.ca

Primary Care Services are available at the following WRHA Community Offices:

WRHA - ACCESS River East
975 Henderson Hwy Tel: (204) 938-5000

Health Action Centre
425 Elgin Ave Tel: (204) 940-1626

WRHA Point Douglas Community Office
601 Aikins St. Tel: (204) 940-2025

WRHA River Heights Community Office
385 River Ave Tel: (204) 940-2000

WRHA - ACCESS Transcona
845 Regent Ave W Tel: 938-5555

Wolseley Family Place

Wolseley Family Place is a multi-service, not-for-profit, community-based program that promotes social support, cooperation and collective responsibility through an offering of a mix of education, information, activities, material support and other resources to families across a number of service and program areas. It is an informal place for families to meet and talk with other parents, and access peer support, midwives, a doctor and other staff on family-related issues. Just a few of the programs offered include an outreach program, community store, breakfast club, prenatal classes, cooking club, playroom, crafts, nutrition, doctor on-site, peer support, Healthy Start for Mom & Me drop-in, and clothing.

Wolseley Family Place
Lower Level, 691 Wolseley Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C3
Telephone: (204) 788-8052
E-mail: info@wolseleyfamilyplace.com
Web site: www.wolseleyfamilyplace.com

Women’s Health Clinic

Women’s Health Clinic offers Manitoba women community-based health care services and programs provided by female physicians, nursing practitioners, nutritionists, counsellors, and client service workers. Services include: pregnancy testing, birth control and unplanned pregnancy counselling, abortion referral, HIV/AIDS testing and counselling, and diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Free birth control supplies are available to those in financial needs. Free and low-cost general counselling and free teen counselling services are available. Support groups and educational resources are offered on a variety of topics.

Teen Clinic - Drop-in teen clinic open to all youth (age 19 and under) on Thursdays from 3:30 to 8 p.m. To confirm day/times, call 947-1517.

Therapeutic Abortion Clinic - Operated by Women’s Health Clinic and funded by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, the clinic provides pre-op and post-op care for therapeutic abortions as well as direct access to counselling on-site. Referrals/information: (204) 477-1887

Women’s Health Clinic
3rd Floor, 419 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M3
Telephone: (204) 947-1517
Web site: www.womenshealthclinic.org

Women’s Hospital – Adolescent Health Services

Adolescent Health Services at Women’s Hospital provides counselling for unplanned pregnancy, prenatal and postnatal care, counselling and support.

Teen Clinic – Adolescent Prenatal and Postpartum Clinics open to all youth through Women's Outpatient Department (HSC). Call 787-1781 for appointment.

Adolescent Health Services
Women's Hospital
735 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0L8
Telephone: (204) 787-1781

Women's Hospital - Breastfeeding Service

The breastfeeding service at Women's Hospital provides free daily access to a lactation consultant from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a breastfeeding hotline at 787-1166 for information and advice (answered 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and a breastfeeding clinic every Thursday (1:00 to 2:00 p.m.).

Women's Hospital Breastfeeding Service
2nd Floor, Women's Hospital
735 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0L8
Breastfeeding hotline (24 hr): (204) 787-1166

Woodydell Family Resource Centre

The Family Centre, in partnership with The Manitoba Housing Authority, operates the Woodydell Family Resource Centre in a subsidized housing development in St. Vital. Parent attendance is required at all times. Phone to confirm current programs and drop-in hours. Programs include: baby/toddler group, stress/anger management, sewing group, baking/community kitchen, community cupboard store, public access computer, fax and Internet, clothing depot, and women's crafts/activities.

Woodydell Family Resource Centre
Unit 68-625 St. Anne's Rd
Winnipeg, MB R2M 5B1
Telephone: (204) 254-8581

Young Fathers Program (Ma Mawi)

The Young Fathers program of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre offers young men an opportunity to learn how to play a healthy, active role in their children’s lives. Young fathers learn new ways of healthy relationships towards their family. The program is delivered over 10 weekly sessions. Sample program topics include: healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, anger management, bonding with your baby, identifying baby’s needs, child development, cultural teachings, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Young Fathers Program
c/o Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
94 McGregor St.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 4V5
Telephone: (204) 925-0331
E-mail Marcel Boulanger at dboulanger@mamawi.com
Web site: www.mamawi.com/files/youngfathers.pdf

Young Parents Connecting (East Kildonan Collegiate)

Young Parents Connecting is a teen parent support group for young or expecting parents to hear and share information about pregnancy and parenting. Activities include preparing nutritious foods, talking to a public health nurse and nutritionist, and talking and singing with the little ones. On-site child care is available. Bus tickets for transportation to and from the group gatherings are available. Milk coupons are available for pregnant moms and until baby is six months old. Held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Participants can register to earn a Parenting 41G credit course. Drop-in on Tuesdays or call for more information.

Young Parents Connecting
Kildonan East Collegiate - Life Skills Area
845 Concordia Ave
Winnipeg, MB
Telephone: (204) 223-9450

Your Choice For Your Reasons (Healthy Child Manitoba/APIN)

“Your Choice For Your Reasons” is a pregnancy options resource package for teens and service providers. It was produced by Healthy Child Manitoba in partnership with the Adolescent Parent Interagency Network (APIN) and with assistance from a number of community organizations. The resource package includes a video, service provider handbook and a brochure. The video is intended to help Manitoba teenagers who are faced with a pregnancy explore the options available to them, including parenting, adoption and abortion.

It is hoped this resource package will be a useful and effective tool for service providers working with adolescents who are faced with the hard decision of determining which pregnancy option is best. The “Your Choice For Your Reasons” resource package can be ordered through Healthy Child Manitoba or you can click here to download a copy.

Healthy Child Manitoba
Room 219-114 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V6
Telephone: (204) 945-2266
Toll-free: 1-888-848-0140

Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System

The Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System is an intersectoral, interagency service sponsored by Manitoba Family Services, Manitoba Health, and Manitoba Education and Training. Its purpose is to provide community-based emergency and crisis services to children and their families in a timely and appropriate fashion. Access to services available through the Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System is through a 24-hour intake system. Crises are referred to the Mobile Crisis Teams; non-crises are referred to the appropriate service. All services are accessed through the intake line.

For more information, visit the Web site below or contact the program coordinator.

Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System
Program Coordinator, Macdonald Youth Services
226 St. Mary's Rd
Winnipeg, MB R2H 1J3
Crisis Intake Line: (204) 949-4777
E-mail: YECSS@mys.mb.ca
Web site: www.mys.mb.ca/programs-yecss.php

Youth Employment Services Manitoba Inc.

Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.) provides employment-related information and job search assistance to unemployed, at-risk youth between the ages of 16 to 29. Services include employment counselling and career planning, job search seminars and resources, direct marketing services, community partnerships, advocacy, and referrals.

Y.E.S. Manitoba Inc.
330-267 Edmonton St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1S2
Telephone: (204) 987-8661
E-mail: admin@youthemploymentservices.com
Web site: www.youthemploymentservices.com

Youth For Christ

Youth For Christ's program called Workforce brings the youth of the north end community of Winnipeg and residents together. The program gives youth the opportunity to work and earn an income while offering a valuable service to community residents. Residents of the north end community who need help with yard cleanup or indoor and outdoor house renovations contact Workforce staff who arrange for a youth to provide the service.

Youth For Christ - Workforce
325 Talbot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2L 0P9
Telephone: (204) 669-4205
E-mail: yfcmail@yfcwinnipeg.ca
Web site: www.yfcwinnipeg.ca/workforce/

Youville Centre - St. Boniface

Youville Centre is a community-based, accessible health resource for the communities of St. Vital and St. Boniface, and provides a wide variety of health related services. They work with individuals of all ages, families, and the community. Services include, among others, the Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program, parenting resources, well baby/healthy child checks, prenatal classes, Mothers and Daughters In Touch (9-11 years), and a community nurse resource centre.

Youville Centre St. Boniface
33 Marion St.
Winnipeg, MB R2H 0S8
Telephone: (204) 233-0262
Web site: www.youville.ca

Youville Centre - St. Vital

A breastfeeding drop-in for St. Vital residents is offered in partnership with public health nurses. Young Expectations is a prenatal education program for adolescents and young adults, which includes presentations, games and participant interaction. Participants are encouraged to register early in their pregnancy. Youville also offers a series of Mothers and Daughters programs including: Mommy and Me (babies), Mothers and Daughters In touch (9-11 years), and Mothers and Daughters In Touch (12-14 years).

Teen Clinic - Drop-in teen clinic for youth (ages 14-19) living in St. Vital and St. Boniface held on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Appointments also available. To confirm day/times or to book an appointment, call 255-4840.

Youville Centre St. Vital
6-845 Dakota St.
Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M3
Telephone: (204) 255-4840
Web site: www.youville.ca