- The Government of Manitoba website on Mental Health during COVID-19 provides information on free services available and how to access: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/bewell/index.html
- Mental Health and COVID-19 resources: https://mhanational.org/covid19
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Manitoba and Winnipeg – Service Navigation Hub (SNH) provides information on a range of topics related to mental health, mental illness, distress and strategies connected to resilience. You can reach them directly at: 204-775-6442 or email at: hub@cmhawpg.mb.ca
- Aulneau Renewal Centre – providing free wellness checks with a counsellor via phone call. Register online for a scheduled wellness check here.
- The Hope for Wellness Help Line – offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
- Workplace Strategies for Mental Health – Videos to support good mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sara Riel Inc.’s Employment Services are providing you with information and support on the differing benefits available, as well as support in employment related skills such as cover letters, resume writing, job searching, interviewing and mental health support. Check out their press release on this service: https://abilitiesmanitoba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sara-Riel-Press-Release-Employment.pdf
- Society for Manitobans with Disabilities put together the following resources:
- Resources for Those in Isolation & Addressing COVID-19 Anxieties
- 7 Tips on How to Quell Anxiety About Novel Coronavirus Outbreak From Mental Health Experts (The Star): https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/03/02/8-tips-on-how-to-quell-anxiety-about-novel-coronavirus-outbreak-from-mental-health-experts.html
- How to Prepare and Stock Up for a Coronavirus Quarantine (CNET): https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-prepare-for-a-coronavirus-quarantine-what-to-stock-up-on/?fbclid=IwAR3hGe2t5pf5PnVwxIfDauWQZKMeR6DWj3iYyq8nVTDqtxqOlFx1jpVqfrk
- 10 Tips to Reduce Anxiety During the COVID-19 Outbreak (Bhatia Psychology): https://bhatiapsychology.com/blog/10-tips-to-reduce-anxiety-during-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR3zf4H-lKfwo4Q3nYTJRkhkAME2xztclZvBaJUWG6V0MGHO85s9zxXeRZI
- How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing (Scientific American): https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-prevent-loneliness-in-a-time-of-social-distancing/?fbclid=IwAR1BzCcaTAgXo_I4KZF5Nk0zReuikRQecdIG1KbgGoO0C0ZTWRpAL8YHtv4
- COVID-19 and Anxiety – https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/covid-19-and-anxiety
- NADSP webinar on Self Care for the DSP: https://youtu.be/CL95EsnLFuo
- Complete Mental Health Guide During Covid-19 Pandemic. This document was developed using crowd sourcing material in Vancouver, Canada. https://peak-resilience.com/blog/2020/3/15/covid-19-amp-your-mental-health-a-comprehensive-resource-guide
- Exercise can boost our immunity and improve mental health. The [National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)] put together a playlist on YouTube of 32 of their videos that you can exercise with at home! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMObYmlSHaPIArTOC4JBZfeuU7LN7KVJ
- https://themighty.com/2020/03/covid-19-coronavirus-news-support-chronic-mental-illness/
- Look out for those around you and check in on someone if you notice significant attitude or behavioural shifts. If you do see significant changes and are worried about someone you love, Be There provides information on how to start a conversation and give support.
- The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has tips, coping strategies, and resources to manage mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: www.AbilitiesManitoba.org