Local resources. Inspiring stories. Good advice.
Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or pyschological, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. And no matter who you are, everybody goes through tough times in their lives.
Lifestyle Citizens’ founder Josh Martin was 28 year old when he experienced his biggest obstacle yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. He survived, and although it was a gruelling ordeal, having cancer taught him a lot about resilience and overcoming whatever obstacles life throws at us.
Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in the Winnipeg community geared at helping people overcome obstacles.
Download your free copy of the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook [PDF 2.0 MB]
Community Resources
One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.
Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, the Winnipeg area boasts all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.
Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.
Mental health
Canadian Mental Health Association – Manitoba & Winnipeg
https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/mental-health/finding-help/
Crisis lines
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7)
1-877-435-7170
www.reasontolive.ca
Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
1-888-322-3019
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7)
1-888-292-7565
Physical health
Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba
https://alzheimer.mb.ca/
Canadian Cancer Society – Winnipeg
http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/for-media/media-releases/manitoba/?region=mb
Support services for seniors
http://www.wrha.mb.ca/community/seniors/
Palliative care in Winnipeg
http://www.wrha.mb.ca/prog/palliative/
Drug & alcohol rehab centres
https://www.drugrehab.ca/winnipeg.html
Family & individuals
Winnipeg counsellors, therapists & psychologists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/mb/winnipeg
Winnipeg grief therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/mb/winnipeg
Food banks
Winnipeg Harvest
https://winnipegharvest.org/
Riverwood Church Community
https://www.riverwood.cc/
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
https://foodgrainsbank.ca/
Women’s shelters & support
North End Women’s Centre
http://www.newcentre.org/
Native Women’s Transition Centre
http://www.nwtc.cc/Native-Womens-Transition-Centre.html
Fort Garry’s Women’s Resource Centre
http://fgwrc.ca/
The Laurel Centre
http://thelaurelcentre.com/home/
Employment & financial
Credit Counselling Society
https://www.nomoredebts.org/canada/manitoba/winnipeg/credit-counselling.html
Career counselling and coaching
https://www.theravive.com/cities/mb/career-counsellor-winnipeg.aspx
Osborne Village Resource Centre
(pre-employment resources)
http://www.ovrc.ca/
Services for New Canadians
Immigrant Centre Manitoba
http://icmanitoba.com/
Manitoba Start
http://manitobastart.com/
Helping others overcome obstacles
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are some local opportunities to consider:
Volunteer Manitoba
https://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/
Human Rights Hub – volunteer opportunities
https://humanrightshub.ca/opportunitiesemployment/volunteer/
City of Winnipeg – volunteer opportunities
https://winnipeg.ca/cms/volunteers.stm
Blood donor clinics
(for nearby clinics, search “Winnipeg”)
https://www.blood.ca/en
Habitat for Humanity Manitoba
https://www.habitat.mb.ca/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg
https://winnipeg.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/