Our New Location is at 945 Notre Dame Avenue What is the Huddle Norwest Youth Hub? It is an integrated service centre for youth aged 12-29 years of age* which offers services in the areas of mental health, primary care, addictions, employment and recreational activities. NorWest Co-op is pleased to partner with the Addictions Foundation […]
Youth Employment Supports for Success: YESS The YESS program is a fully paid 20 week program giving youth aged 18-29 the opportunity to gain the skills and experience to thrive in today’s workforce. The program covers all aspects of employability and supports developing life skills to set participants up for continued employment, education on training […]
Are you sexually active or have you ever been? Norwest is a safe and non-judgmental environment to talk about STBBIs (Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections). We provide free, confidential testing and treatment for STBBIs. STBBIs include Syphilis, HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Herpes. Who can Come? Anyone over […]
Norwest is a teen friendly clinic, and teens can speak with nurses anytime! Sisler students and Youth Hub teens needing teen clinic/primary care services, can still access the nurses via telephone at any time! Our other teen clinics are still open regular hours, using virtual care as much as possible: Access Norwest teen clinic, […]
DETAILS: Affordable fresh fruit and veggies for sale. Eligibility: Open to all Time and Location: see the Community Calendar Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 at Community Food Centre Find Out More: 204-615-3117
DETAILS: Drop-in to enjoy a free, nutritious lunch. Eligibility: Community Members Time and Location: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Find Out More Contact the Community Food Centre (CFC) at 204.615.3117 Locations Community Food Centre 103-61 Tyndall Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2X 2T4 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-5 Phone: 204-615-3117
Our Men’s Relationship Program provides counselling, group programming, and practical support to male identifying individuals, aged 18+, who have experienced abuse or who have been abusive in an intimate partner relationship. Details We provide: Individual counselling to men struggling with family violence issues Group programming in the areas of trauma, the cycle of violence, healthy […]
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is recommended as first-line treatment for most mental health conditions. However, many people do not have access to CBT due to long waiting lists. There are an increasing number of self-help CBT resources available (books, websites, online interactive programs). Many of these resources are good and easily accessible. People are more […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve had to modify the usual Drop-In format. Please see the Community Calendar or social media sites for schedule changes. Drop in will be open at periodic times throughout the week. Please check our social media for details. Unfortunately space will only allow two people in the centre at a […]
Learn about everything from banking, loans, credit and savings plus a whole lot more. If you complete the ten workshops you may be eligible to for the Saving Circle.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic this program is conducted virtually and will transition to in-person in the coming months. DBT is an evidence-based treatment program for individuals struggling with self-harm and/or thoughts of suicide. Adults age 18 and up commit to meeting with a therapist one time per week and attend a weekly skills training group […]
DBT is an evidence-based treatment program for individuals struggling with self-harm and thoughts of suicide. Adolescents ages 13-18 years commit to meeting with a therapist one time per week and attend a weekly skills training group with their parent/caregiver (Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm at Access NorWest, 785 Keewatin St.) for a minimum of 6 months. The Adolescent […]
We offer information and tailored feedback to help women make informed decisions about alcohol use, sex and contraception. DETAILS: How does Project CHOICES work? Women are offered four individual sessions with a counsellor to talk about their drinking behaviours and use of contraception. Counsellors help women set goals specific to their needs and provide information […]
Who is the My Health Team? Shirley Ramos: Occupational Therapist Betty Van: Chronic Disease Management Clinician Angele Skinner: Physiotherapist Carly Proctor: Physiotherapist Colin Reeve: Clinical Pharmacist Dale Dirkse: Clinical Psychologist Darlene Wright: Mental Health Brief Treatment Therapist Lydia Hiebert: Mental Health Transition Worker Aisha Akano: Income Security Health Promoter Danielle Furlong: Primary Care Social […]
Many street drugs can contain Fentanyl without you knowing it. Naloxone can save your life. DETAILS: You can get a free Naloxone kit at Access NorWest. Call us for a confidential, stigma-free appointment. Eligibility: Available to everyone Time and Location: Access NorWest, 785 Keewatin Avenue Find Out More: Contact Access NorWest at 204.938.5900
A free six-week group program that is led by trained facilitators who will help you learn how to lead a smoke-free life. DETAILS: Join us to learn: Reasons to quit smoking The importance of making a plan to quit A variety of tools available to you, including coping skills and stop smoking aids How to […]
Join us for various activities such as knitting, scrap booking or beading! Eligibility: Open to everyone Time and Location: We meet at the Community Food Centre. Monday afternoons 2-4 pm Find Out More: Contact us at 204-615-3117
NorWest Co-op offers the Safeteen program for both girls and boys ages 12 and up. Workshops focus on violence prevention and building assertiveness skills. Typically these workshops are done in a school setting but can be run in community groups or even one-on-one in special circumstances. NorWest has one certified female and one certified male […]
Psychological First Aid & Post Traumatic Stress Management (PFA &PTSM) is a crisis intervention model that gives service providers practical and adaptable skills they can use in their everyday practice, community work and emergency response. This training will provide participants with the skills to offer custom interventions for groups who have experienced incident specific traumas […]
Nor West’s Trauma Response Team can respond to community crisis or critical incidents for groups or communities who’ve just experienced a traumatic event or critical incident. The goal to responding to a critical incident is to help with the emotional impact that generally follows. We can identify, stabilize and improve the psychosocial needs of youth […]
General Program Information All in-person programs require participants to wear face coverings or masks for those over the age of 5 and maintain physical distancing. Programs are closed for statutory holidays. FOLLOW US on Facebook and Instagram @BrightStartInkster for the most up to date info on Bright Start events. Contact: Jasmine | jmagana5@norwestcoop.ca | 204-226-0171 […]
NorWest has Registered Dietitians available to help you with healthy food choices. Details: Dietitians are able to help with: Meal planning Picky eating Managing health conditions (some examples include diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol) Digestive problems (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s/Colitis, Diverticulitis, Celiac Disease) Gout Prenatal nutrition Infant feeding Eligibility: If you live in the […]
The Intervention and Outreach Team (IOT) is a community-based team providing High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW), clinical interventions such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and 24/7 community supports for Winnipeg’s most vulnerable children and youth. Funded by Manitoba’s Child and Youth Mental Health Strategy and located at NorWest Co-op Access Centre as well as throughout the […]
HANS KAI is a community-led health program developed and delivered through NorWest Co-op Community Health and is available across Canada. It teaches groups about factors that influence their health such as diet, physical activity, social support and physical health and gives them the tools and knowledge to monitor these indicators. Where did Hans Kai come […]
Due to COVID-19 pandemic many programs have been changed to accommodate social distancing and quarantine laws. Please check the Community Calendar for scheduled events. Gilbert Park Going Places (GPGP) is the place for youth to be! DETAILS: All programs are free and we offer a snack at each visit. See a detailed list of programs […]
About Inkster Parent Child Coalition (IPCC): IPCC offers a variety of programs and resources to support families in the Inkster community. We have a strong focus on the early years because we know that early experiences matter – The first five years of a child’s life are the biggest preparation for future successes! We base […]
NorWest’s Early Learning Childcare Centre has been in operation for more than 40 years – let your little one join in the fun! DETAILS: Our team of certified Early Childhood Educators and assistants deliver age-appropriate activities aimed at enhancing children’s social, emotional and physical development. We also work at helping your child build strong cognitive, […]
Our primary healthcare team is here to help all people in the Inkster community take control of their health. This includes everything from physical health, fitness, and nutrition, to housing, personal safety and social wellness. We offer support in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner. Click here for more information about Client & Families Rights and […]
Take steps towards healthy feet – call our Foot Care Team today! We offer a specialized nursing foot care program that aims to help clients take control of their foot health, improve mobility and prevent falls and other foot-related complications. Details: Our specialized nursing foot care services include: Foot health assessment Ongoing nursing assessment and […]
NorWest is proud to offer free counselling and support services for people in the Inkster community who live with diabetes. DETAILS: We have a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators, clinical pharmacist, health promoter, dietitians and primary care nurses to help you live well with diabetes. We also offer: Nutrition counselling – nutrition […]
Norwest Coop Community Health acknowledges that we operate our services on Treaty One territory, the traditional land of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Ojibway, Dakota, Dene, and Oji-Cree peoples and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We also acknowledge that, in Winnipeg, we receive our water from Shoal Lake First Nation and we express our deep gratitude for the sharing of this essential natural resource. We respect & acknowledge the harms & mistakes of the past and the present, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborating in partnership with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit people in the spirit of reconciliation.
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