Staff Wellbeing Supports
You do not have to notify your employer or anyone in your facility to access these services.
No personal information is released to anyone without your written consent.
Crises Services – Available 24/7
Crisis Response Centre
For adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Expert short term clinical treatment and support services in an atmosphere that promotes healing and recovery.
Hours: 24/7 | Phone: 204-940-1781 or walk in at 817 Bannatyne
Klinic Crisis Line
Free and confidential counselling, support and referrals for people who are suicidal, in crisis or struggling to cope.
Hours: 24/7 | Phone: 204-786-8686 or toll-free: 1-888-322-3019
Employee Assistance Program
Provides professional counselling services in over 200 languages, including culturally safe services with access to Indigenous counsellors and Resource Consultant who can help connect clients with an Elder or other culturally appropriate healing supports.
Hours: 24/7 | Phone: 204-786-8880 or toll-free: 1-800-590-5553 | TTY: 204-775-0586
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Offers support for First Nations, Inuit, Metis People across Canada.
Phone toll-free: 1-855-242-3310 | Chat online
Wellbeing resources
Spiritual Health
Spiritual Health Practitioners recognize and celebrate our diverse values and beliefs and focus on the human spirit. We offer emotional and/or spiritual support for the wellbeing of each person in dealing with ill health, sadness, loss, grief, dramatic change, issues of identity, existential crises, trauma, bereavement, loneliness, death and dying. We also support requests for specific services (ceremonies, sacraments, rituals) or support (e.g. priest, elder, rabbi).
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Phone: 204-787-3884
Provincial Wellbeing Team
The Wellbeing Team offers dedicated support and resources to enhance the mental wellbeing of the healthcare workforce across the province of Manitoba. Wellbeing Leaders can provide 1:1 support, group support, resource navigation and other CISM related supports. Call or email and a Wellbeing Leader will connect with you within 24 to 48 hours.
Phone: 431-371-1895 | Email
Employee Assistance Program
Provides professional counselling services in over 200 languages, including culturally safe services with access to Indigenous counsellors and Resource Consultant who can help connect clients with an Elder or other culturally appropriate healing supports.
Hours: 24/7 | Phone: 204-786-8880 or toll-free: 1-800-590-5553 | TTY: 204-775-0586
Physician Resources via Doctors Manitoba
Physicians at Risk Program, the Physician and Family Support Program, and MDCare. Comprehensive physician-led health and wellness services that encompasses prevention and reduces stigma for help seeking behaviours, treatment programs specific to the needs to physicians and medical learners and moves beyond the focus on individual interventions. Includes a range of personal and professional well-being supports to help you thrive in medicine.
Phone: 204-237‑8320 or toll-free: 1-844-433‑3762 or connect with the online intake form
University of Manitoba Employees
Wellness and assistance program at Kiihealth.ca | Access code: AVA1022B
Toll-free: 1-866-814-0018
Self-Guided Resources
Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub is dedicated to supporting all Manitoba healthcare workers with information, tools, and resources to enhance your health and wellbeing. We have expert advice on mental health and wellbeing for those working in the healthcare system, along with resources to help you find supports when needed. Additionally, you’ll find tips, tools, and articles contributed by mental health experts from across Manitoba, and recorded mindfulness videos.
Sanctuaries
Three sanctuaries at HSC are open 24/7 as places of quiet and reflection.
- Green Owl Zone, Level 2, GH216 (has a labyrinth for walking meditation)
- Magenta Fox Zone, Level 2, RR215
- HSC Women’s Hospital, 665 William Ave, Level 4
