Disaster Response Resources
Taking care of your mental well-being
Experiencing an emergency such as a wildfire, flood, severe storm, evacuation, or other unexpected event can be overwhelming and stressful. It is normal to experience a range of emotions during and after these situations.
Support is available. If you or someone you know is struggling, mental health resources are available throughout the Prairie Mountain Health region and across Manitoba. Below is a list of free services that can provide support, information and someone to talk to when you need it most.
Prairie Mountain Crisis Supports
- Mobile Crisis: 1-888-379-7699
- Mental Health Services Access: 1-855-222-6011
- Community Trauma Team (Critical Incident and Stress Debriefing): 204-725-4411
- Child and Adolescent Crisis Line: 1-866-403-5459
- Child and Adolescent Access Line: 1-866-403-5459
Provincial Resources
Resources are available to anyone in need of support:
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8
- Klinic Crisis Line: 204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019
- Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services 1-866-367-3276
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Youth – Text CONNECT to 686868 | Adult – Text 741741
- Klinic Trauma Recovery Counselling Counselling sessions are available virtually, by phone, or in-person, based on self-referral for those 18 and older
- Ph: 204-784-4059
- email: [email protected]
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm):
- Ph: 204-787-7729
- CBTm is a brief educational program that combines CBT principles with mindfulness practices to help you build resilience and improve mental wellness.
- Strongest Families Institute: Offers virtual mental health coaching and skill-building programs for children, youth, and families.
First Nations Crisis and Mental Health Supports
- MKO Crisis Response: 1-844-927-LIFE (5433)
- SCO Mobile Crisis Response Team: 1-877-726-2880 (24/7) | Email: [email protected]
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 | hopeforwellness.ca
Métis Crisis and Mental Health Supports
- MMF Mental Health Support: 1-833-390-1041 (Ext. 1) | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
To Our Staff
We recognize that many staff live in affected areas and may be facing personal loss or disruption. Your courage and commitment to continue supporting others during this time is deeply appreciated.
For those on the front lines or experiencing personal impacts, please know your wellbeing matters. Mental health and wellness resources are available, including:
- Provincial Wellbeing Hub – A central resource offering a wide range of mental health and psychological supports for all Manitoba health care staff. Visit the Wellbeing Hub webpage for more information.
- Manitoba Blue Cross Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Available 24/7. Call 1-800-590-5553 or email [email protected].
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) – A self-guided or facilitator-led program for health care staff and first responders. Call (204) 944-7075 or visit cbtm.ca/.