Resources
Regional networks are growing throughout Manitoba. The Manitoba Seniors Guide has a wide range of resources for older Manitobans including organizations serving seniors, community resource councils, senior centres, information on financial support, housing and health services. There is a wealth of information on other topics such as community living, resources for newcomers and safety and security.
SENIORS ABUSE LINE
AGE & OPPORTUNITY
CRISIS ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
WOMEN’S SHELTERS
Women’s shelters located throughout Manitoba provide short-term emergency shelter for women of all ages who are abused by their partners.
Provincial-wide Information/Crisis Line: 1-877-977-0007
MANITOBA FARM AND RURAL STRESS LINE
The Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line provides support, counselling, information and referrals over the phone to farm families and other rural Manitobans.
Counsellors are trained to provide support, referral and ways of coping. They will assist a person to make changes the caller believes to be important and will link with community resources most appropriate to help them with their situation.
For more information, contact:
Toll-free within Manitoba: 1-866-367-3276 (1-866-FOR-FARM)
E-mail: help@ruralstress.mb.ca
Website: www.ruralstress.ca
