Government

Provincial

The Province of Manitoba. If you are looking for a government department or program  that is not listed here, please see the  Social Services section.

In this section, organizations that offer supports that may benefit students have been broken into categories.  

Click on the listings of individual organizations and explore which supports they offer. 

For each listing:

  • Click on the (+) symbol for organization  details, contact information and links where available.
  • You will  find links to the services the organization offers.

Federal, Provincial, and Municipal

Aboriginal Single Window

P: 204-984-1415

100-181 Higgins Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
R3B 3G1

The Aboriginal Single Window is a joint undertaking of the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg. It enables staff in various government departments, currently working with Aboriginal issues, to co-locate in a single office. The intention of this cooperative plan is to: provide a one-stop-shop to organizations that need access to government-funded Aboriginal programs, make information about these programs easier to obtain, foster co-operation and information-sharing between various government agencies and Aboriginal organizations

Provincial

Corrections and Justice Services

P: 204-949-2100

2nd Floor 324 Logan Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
R3A 0L5

https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/commsafe/commsafediv/community.html

Programs and supervision are based on the risks presented by offenders and how likely they are to re-offend. Higher-risk offenders receive more intensive services and programs. Partnerships between Corrections and community agencies improve the delivery of correctional programs and services.

Provincial

Government of Manitoba

4 Legislative Building 450 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
R3C 0V8

https://gov.mb.ca

Child Care Online

https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childcare/mccs/index.html

Use the licensed child care search to find and view the licensed for centre and home providers in Manitoba.

EIA Job Centre

P: 204-948-4000

https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/

Employment and Income Assistance operates a job centre. It is available to people who are financially eligible and are looking for work. In order to attend they must first register by calling or reporting to the front desk

Employment and Income Assistance


E: [email protected]

https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/

The Employment and Income Assistance Program (EIA) provides financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families. This includes benefits from the Rent Assist Program that helps with housing costs. For people who are able to work, EIA will help them go back to work by providing supports to employment.

Family Doctor Finder

P: 866-690-8260

https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/familydoctorfinder/

Family Doctor Finder can make it easier for you and your family to find a team of healthcare professionals (including family doctors and/or nurse practitioners) as part of home clinic that provides you with a base for your health care needs.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)/ Prevention Program

https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/index.html

Manitoba believes that individuals with FASD and their families can benefit from supports and services that address their unique challenges throughout the lifespan.

Manitoba Addiction Help Line

P: 1-855-662-6605

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/crisis-response-centre/

The Mental Health Crisis Response Centre in Winnipeg is creating a central point of access for adults experiencing a mental health crisis, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week within an atmosphere that promotes healing and recovery. This Centre of Excellence in crisis resolution ensures expert short term clinical treatment and support services are available through walk-in services, mobile services and scheduled appointment services, combined with planned linkage and referral to appropriate services and supports.

Manitoba Health Registration

https://forms.gov.mb.ca/health-registration/

Fill out the form on this website to access healthcare in the province of Manitoba and get a health registration card mailed out to your address.

Manitoba Housing Central Office

P: 800-661-4663
E: [email protected]

http://www.manitoba.ca/housing

See Social Services for Manitoba Housing Information

Manitoba Hydro

P: 204-941-9107

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/students/award_scholarship_bursary/

We are committed to supporting Indigenous students interested in a career with Manitoba Hydro. We also provide funding opportunities for Indigenous students. All applicants must self-declare as Indigenous descent and provide proof of Indigenous ancestry.

Manitoba Public Insurance

P: 204-985-7000

https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/Licensing-ID.aspx

The Manitoba Public Insurance website with information on licensing & ID, registration, insurance, claims and road safety.

Manitoba Student Aid

P: 800-204-1685

https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/

Manitoba Student Aid provides funding for qualifying full-time and part-time Indigenous students to attend college or university. You may be eligible to receive funding even if you have other sources of money such as: band funding, Métis funding, employment insurance or income assistance. Grants, bursaries and scholarships do not have to be paid back. Student loans do need to be paid back.

Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program

https://myicbt.com/home

The AbilitiCBT program starts by assessing your needs through an online questionnaire and consultation with a professional therapist — either by phone or video chat.

Residential Tenancies Branch

P: 800-782-8403
E: [email protected]

https://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/

The Residential Tenancies Branch can help you by providing information on matters such as rent, repairs and deposits and mediating disputes between tenants and landlords. We provide information on your rights and responsibilities during a tenancy, investigate problems, and hold hearings to make decisions and issue orders on certain issues.

Seniors Information Line

P: 866-626-4862
E: [email protected]

http://www.manitoba.ca/seniors/

The Seniors Information Line is designed to provide seniors with easy access to programs and information on issues affecting seniors.

Southern Health

https://www.southernhealth.ca/

Find information to access our services and play an active role in preserving your health and well-being.

Status of Women: Domestic or Family Violence

P: 877-977-0007
E: [email protected]

https://www.gov.mb.ca/msw/fvpp/

If you are in an abusive relationship, or you know someone who may be, call 1-877-977-0007 or text 204-792-5302 or 204-805-6682

Dial-A-Life Housing

P: 204-694-9170
E: [email protected]

https://mb.211.ca/program-at-site/transitional-housing-program-at-dial-a-life-housing/

A service that provides accommodation for people coming into Winnipeg for Dialysis.

Corrections and Justice Services

P: 204-949-2100

https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/commsafe/commsafediv/community.html

Programs and supervision are based on the risks presented by offenders and how likely they are to re-offend. Higher-risk offenders receive more intensive services and programs. Partnerships between Corrections and community agencies improve the delivery of correctional programs and services.

Government of Manitoba

Employment Services

P: 204-989-7110
E: Online Contact form

http://cahrd.org/employment-services/

CAHRD offers comprehensive services to job-seekers that can lead directly to employment through job preparation (interview skills, resume workshops, job referrals) or by creating a strategy for employment through further education and training.

Employment Services

https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/tes/

Employment Services helps Manitobans prepare for, find and keep employment, including support for training to meet labour market needs.
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