Elder and Senior Supports

The Indian Resident School (IRS) Health Support Program, a program of Health Canada, provides eligible former students and their families with access to emotional health and wellness support services.

The IRS Resolution Health Support Program provides:

• Professional counselling
• Emotional supports by support workers
• Cultural support by Elders
• Assistance with cost of transportation

Also, a crisis line is available to provide immediate emotional assistance and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - 1-866-925-4419.

Their offices are on the 3rd floor of 391 York Avenue in Winnipeg.

Regional Coordinator: 984-4632
Regional Assistant: 984-7094
or call toll free 1-866-818-3505

There are a number of agencies providing services to Elders/Seniors including health, employment, and just plain having fun. Most of these can be found on a web site called the Seniors Guide at www.gov.mb.ca/sd/guide/information.html.

Manitoba Seniors Directorate

822-155 Carlton Street
945-2127 or toll free 1-800-665-6565

Provides information and referral for seniors and their families about programs and services related to health, housing and abuse.

Seniors Information Line

945-6565 or toll free 1-800-665-6565

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

Seniors Abuse Line

945-1885 or toll free 1-888-896-7183

A confidential line for assistance and information.

Age and Opportunity Centre Inc.

956-6440
www.ageopportunity.mb.ca

Programs and Services:

• Information and Referral
• Counseling
• Elder Abuse Services
• Friendly Visiting Services
• English for Seniors
• Legal Services
• Older Victim Services
• Winnipeg Seniors Housing Directory
• Safety Aid Program
• ABCs of Fraud

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