Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) Provides self-help resources and programs for managing anxiety, including Coaching for Confidence and the Anxiety & Worry Support Program.

Anxiety Canada Contains strategies and tools for managing anxiety across the lifespan, along with resources for educators and links to podcasts. Highlights the free, Mindshift CBT app and online self-help anxiety courses. Mindshift CBT Group Therapy is also offered at a cost.

Body Peace Canada Free online program for Canadians aged 14+ living with an eating disorder or are concerned with their relationship with food, body, or exercise. Resources include peer support groups, individual mentoring, chat-based support, self-paced learning materials, videos, and written resources.

Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance “CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD.”

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) “CMHA provides advocacy and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.” Along with resources, this website contains a registration hub for numerous free courses that can be taken virtually or in-person.

Centre for ADHA Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) CADDA is a national charity providing awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. On this website, you can find resources about ADHD across the lifespan as well as links to webinars, courses, and events.

Children of Parents with a Mental Illness Information for children, young people, parents, family & friends, and professionals about having a parent or parenting with a mental illness.

Cognitive Behavioral Interpersonal Skills Manual – Adolescent Version A workbook reviewing anti-depression activities, goal-setting, problem-solving, opposite action strategy, common thinking errors, and negative self-talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-Help Video Course Free, CBT self-help video course with a series of videos outlining the fundamentals of CBT and CBT skills.

Culture for Life “A site for Indigenous Youth who know the value of culture and living their best life but need a little help getting there.”

DBT in Schools – Resource Page A collection of videos and blogs about DBT and the use of these skills by kids.

Dealing with Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens A workbook for teens that explains depression and teaches skills that can be used to help overcome or prevent depression.

Depression Hurts Information about what depression is, how to identify it, tips to managing depression, reaching out for help, information for family & friends, and educational resources.

Empowering Families Affected by Psychosis Free, online course consisting of 6 modules for families and friends of people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. Learn about what psychosis is, how you can support your loved on, the challenges and impact this may have on you, and self-care strategies that you can use to reduce your stress while supporting others.

Erase Bullying Erase Bullying ERASE = Expect Respect & A Safe Education. Information and resources to building safe and caring school communities.

Family Guide to Mental Health Recovery Peer-to-peer family videos, documentaries, online forum and text information & education resources designed to give family members real life guidance, insight and hope from families who have made the journey before you.

FASD Centre Manitoba A Manitoba network that provides resources, free workshops on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and information on accessing FASD assessments and support.

Foundry Online tools and resources for young people ages 12-24 and their families. Topics include mental health, substance use, general wellness, self-injury, suicide, grief, etc.

Helping Children Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic Infographic with tips on helping children cope with stress during the pandemic.

Here to Help Information, personal stories, and workbooks to “help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one.”

Hey Sigmund Articles, information, and videos that provide general information about anxiety in children and teens along with the latest research and news in psychology.

Interlake-Eastern Harm Reduction Harm Reduction information and resources for people living in the Interlake-Eastern region. This site highlights sterile needle distribution along with other fact sheets.

Jack.org Offers Right by You, a guide for parents and caregivers with practical tools and guidance to help have more impactful conversations with their teen and support their teen’s mental well-being.

Kids Health  Information on children’s health, behavior, and growth for parents, kids, and teens.

Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors. This website also includes resources on a variety of topics

Kids Grief Free workbooks, videos, stories, and information for children and caregivers about grief and services available in each province. “Helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or had died. It equips parents with the words and confidence needed to help children grieve life’s losses in healthy ways”.

Making Sense of Trauma Webinar describing the impact of trauma on children and youth and practical tools for responding to this trauma. Additional resources related to trauma in children and youth are available on this website.

Manitoba Harm Reduction Harm reduction is using strategies, programs and policies to reduce negative health, social and economic consequences associated with the use of legal or illegal substances. This site contains links to Harm Reduction programs and general information on fentanyl, opioid overdose, and naloxone kits.

Me and My Illness Activity Book An activity book designed for young people (aged 6-12) who are living with a serious or life-threatening illness. Intended to be a help caregivers explore some of the topics together with children who have a serious illness.

Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians.

Mental Health Literacy Mental health literacy information, research, education, and resources offered in a variety of mediums for children, youth, families, educators, community agencies, and health care professionals.

Mind Your Mind Information, resources, and tools to help manage stress, crisis, and mental health problems for young people aged 14 to 29.

Mood Crew “Fun and engaging educational program, designed for ages 4-10, helps adults open a positive conversation about feelings with children.”

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses. Offers peer support along with programming for women, men, indigenous, postpartum support, disordered eating, youth, and seniors.

My Life, Their Illness Activity Book Activity book designed for young people, aged 6-12, who have someone in their life with a serious or life-threatening illness. It is intended to help start and guide conversations between youth and caregivers or helping professionals.

Nobody’s Perfect – Parent Resource Tip sheets on numerous subjects related to child development and parenting. Contact information for parent groups is also available.

Playing with Anxiety Free downloadable book for children to help with anxiety.

Power over Pain Portal The Power Over Pain Portal provides youth with access to a range of free resources, courses, and peer support about things like living with pain, anxiety, moods, sleeping difficulties, etc.

Psychology Works Fact Sheet:  Tourette Syndrome Fact sheet detailing what Tourette Syndrome is, what we know about it, treatment, and tips.

Rainbow Resource Centre “Offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the form of counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55+. It also supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.”

Reason to Live Call 1-877-435-7170 if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings, are concerned about a friend, family, or co-worker, or have been impacted by a suicide loss or suicide attempt. This website also offers tips for helping someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and for suicide bereavement.

Rolling with ADHD Free information, resources, and courses about ADHD for parents, teachers, and teens.

Teen Talk Teen Talk is a Youth Health Education Program. They provide services for youth from a harm reduction, prevention education perspective. They focus on sexuality, reproductive health, body image, substance use awareness, mental health, issues of diversity and anti-violence issues.

The Self-Care Project A collection of free, evidence-based workbooks on a variety of common mental health concerns.

Tourette Canada Contains resources about Tourette syndrome, links to virtual support groups, professional presentations, research, and webinars.

Transgender Health Klinic The Trans Health Klinic provides consultation, medical, and psychosocial supports to gender diverse clients. This website describes what your journey at Trans Health Klinic may look like, gender affirming procedures, Klinic resources, and community resources.

Understood Nonprofit organization providing resources and support “so people who learn and think differently can thrive”. Designed for individuals with ADHD, learning disorders, dyslexia, etc.

Weeding Out The Facts Information about recreational cannabis use for people living in Manitoba.

Youth Grief Developed by grieving youth for grieving youth to share experiences and advice from young people who know what it is like to grieve.

Youth Mental Health & Addictions Education Series Free, 10 module education series designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting children and youth. Each module reviews a different mental health and/ or addiction issue and associated interventions. Complete in any order and at your own pace.