Health resources

‍Manitoba Blue Cross is providing these links for your convenience and as a helpful resource. We are not affiliated with these external websites and do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or suitability of their content. Information provided here is for reference only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to use your discretion and confirm any information directly with the respective organization before accessing services.

For medical emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency health advice, call Health Links- Info Santé: Get 24/7 non-emergency health information over the phone from nurses in Manitoba. Call 204.788.8200 or toll-free 1.888.315.9257.

If you are in crisis, in need of immediate assistance or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988 (toll free, 24/7).

Government health services

Government of Canada: Covers health information on a variety of topics including nutrition, product safety, recalls, healthy living and health risks.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

Manitoba’s provincial health authority: Shared Health

Regional health authorities in Manitoba:

Family Doctor Finder: Find help connecting with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your area. Call 204.786.7111 or toll-free 1.866.690.8260.

Manitoba Pharmacare Program (If you have questions about Pharmacare related to your Manitoba Blue Cross plan, visit our FAQs or contact our office.

Health Links-Info Santé: Get 24/7 non-emergency health information over the phone from nurses in Manitoba. Call 204.788.8200 or toll-free 1.888.315.9257.

Where to go for care: Find the health care service to best support you and your concerns.

Dial-a-Dietitian: Use this free, confidential service to connect with a registered dietitian for food and nutrition advice. Call 204.788.8248 or toll-free 1.877.830.2892.

Manitoba Health Card:

211 Manitoba: Access a free, 24-7 service to help find the right social, health and government resources, including food banks, financial supports and more. Available in multiple languages. Call 211.

Housing and social supports:

Mental health supports and resources

211 Manitoba: Access a free, confidential service to find mental health and addictions services. Available 24/7 in multiple languages. Call 211.

Centralized Intake for Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A provincial service that helps youth and families find and access appropriate mental health and addiction supports in Manitoba. Staff provide guidance and referrals to the right services based on specific needs. Call 204.958.9660 or toll-free 1.866.403.5459.

Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba and Winnipeg

Crisis lines:

All crisis lines or support services noted are available 24/7.

For additional mental health resources, visit Shared Health and the Mental Health & Wellness Resource Finder.

Manitoba Blue Cross wellness platform: Discover our comprehensive digital wellness platform with a range of health and wellness resources and services to support you. Get started by taking the quick and easy wellness assessment to receive customized results, including curated content, tips and resources to help build wellness-affirming habits, routines and knowledge.

Counselling services through Manitoba Blue Cross, available to all Manitobans. If you are a Manitoba Blue Cross member with Employee or Individual Assistance Program coverage, these services are part of your benefits plan. (To confirm coverage, visit your mybluecross account.)

Physical health supports and resources

‍Alzheimer Society Manitoba: Learn more about dementia care and brain health, including warning signs, support services and family resources.

CancerCare Manitoba: Learn more about cancer, including prevention, screening, treatment, rehabilitation services and patient support.

Diabetes Canada: Learn more about living with diabetes, risks, prevention, medication and lifestyle management.

Heart and Stroke Foundation: Learn more about heart disease and stroke, including warning signs, prevention tips, treatment, recovery and survivor support.

Quit smoking programs:

  • ~Tobacco Quit Card and Counselling Program: Available through Shared Health, this program provides counselling and support for nicotine patches and aids for low-income patients.
  • ~Commit to Quit: A free series of five virtual or phone-in sessions to help reduce or stop tobacco or nicotine use.

TeleCARE Manitoba: A telephone-based service that offers chronic disease self-management programs to support those with Type 2 diabetes or heart failure. Call 204.788.8688 or toll-free 1.866.204.3737.

WRHA Health Management Group Program Guide: Provides a variety of programs to improve your health, including cardiac rehabilitation, nutrition and brain health.

Services for people living with disabilities

Manitoba Possible

Community Living disABILITY services

Children’s disABILITY services

Rehabilitation Centre for Children

Autism Society of Manitoba

Indigenous Peoples health resources

The following health and well-being resources aim to provide culturally safe and appropriate care for Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba and Canada.

Shared Health Indigenous Health

WRHA Indigenous Health (for those in the Winnipeg area)

Guide to health and social services for Aboriginal People in Manitoba (PDF file)

First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Health Unit

First Nations and Inuit health regional offices

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Manitoba Métis Federation Health & Wellness Department

  • ~Métis Mental Wellness Support Line: 1-833-390-1041 ext: 1 (for Red River Métis citizens)

Manitoba Inuit Association Health and Wellbeing

Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg

Hope for Wellness Helpline: A helpline that is available 24/7 for all Indigenous People across Canada. Chat online or call 1.855-242.3310.

Ongomiizwin – Health Services (Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, part of the University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences): Offers a range of health care services, including a diabetic retinal screening program and diabetic foot care program with mobile clinics to First Nations communities.

Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program: Provides emotional, cultural and professional support to Survivors and their families. Call 1.866.818.3505.

2SLGBTQIA+ health resources

While many of the supports and services offered by the Province of Manitoba and other local organizations provide inclusive resources to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, the following health and well-being resources are specific to the unique needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals:

Shared Health 2SLGBTQIA+ community page

Rainbow Resource Centre

Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba

Our Own Health Centre

Trans Lifeline: A trans-led organization that connects trans people with resources and community support. Call 1.877.330.6366.

Trans Health Klinic (run through Klinic Community Health)

Newcomer resources

In addition to the many services noted above from the Province of Manitoba, the following health and well-being resources are available specifically to newcomers in Manitoba:

Immigrant Centre Manitoba Inc.: Includes settlement services, including information on health and nutrition training.

Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba: Helps newcomers integrate into the community with a variety of programs and services.

Manitoba Start: Provides services and supports to all newcomers arriving in Winnipeg.

Welcome Place: Manitoba’s largest refugee settlement agency. It offers settlement and sponsorship services, as well as programming for newcomers.

Economic Development Winnipeg: Offers helpful information, including a settlement guide from the City of Winnipeg.

Mount Carmel Clinic – Community wellness program

NorWest Co-op Community Health - Immigrant Women's Counselling Services

Accueil Francophone: Offers settlement services, including a mentorship program, English conversation club and a variety of activities and programs.

Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organization (MANSO)

Regional Connections Immigrant Services

Settlement services in rural Manitoba:

New parents and family resources

Healthy Baby (Province of Manitoba)

Healthy Start for Mom & Me (Winnipeg only)

Women’s Health Clinic

Public Health Nurses and Community Health Offices (as part of regional health authorities):

Breastfeeding resources:

Older adult resources

Manitoba Seniors Guide (Includes provincial guide as well as regional guides for Winnipeg, Interlake-Eastern, Northern, Southern and Westman and Parklands areas.)

A&O: Support services for older adults

Protection/abuse support:

  • ~Seniors Abuse Support Line (from Klinic Community Health): A 24-hour confidential service providing support and referrals for seniors experiencing psychological, physical, sexual, emotional, financial abuse or neglect. Call 1-888-896-7183.
  • ~Protection for Persons in Care Office (PPCO): Responds to reports of abuse of persons receiving care in personal care homes, hospitals or other designated health facilities. Call 204-788-6366 or toll-free 1-866-440-6366.
  • ~A&O Safe Suite program: Provides crisis accommodations to those 55+ who need a safe space due abuse or neglect.
  • ~Prevent Elder Abuse Manitoba

Support Services to Seniors (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority): Provides details on community programs in Winnipeg that promote health and well-being and support older adults in living independently.

Active Aging in Manitoba: Promotes healthy choices and behaviours for older Manitobans, including physical activity, healthy eating and social connection.