Crisis Services

Crisis Line
Phone Toll Free: 1-888-322-3019
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line: 1-877-435-7170
Sexual Assault Toll Free: 1-888-292-7565
Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-844-333-2211
Deaf Access Counselling: 1-204-784-4097
Website: http://www.klinic.mb.ca/counsel-crisis.htm
Email: klinic@klinic.mb.ca
Services: Provides counselling, support and information for people in crisis or distress.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call their toll free number.
Hours: 24 Hours.

Health Links - Public Health Services
Address: N/A
Phone: 1-204-788-8200
Toll Free: 1-888-315-9257
Website: http://www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/healthlinks/
Services: Health Links - Info Santé is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health care questions and guide you to the care you need.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone for more information.
Hours: N/A


Karen Devine Safe House
Address: 159 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1H4
Phone: 204-239-5307
Toll Free: Mental Health Intake: 1-888-310-4593
After Hours (24 Hour Crisis Line): 1-866-588-1697
Fax: 204-239-0551
Services: Provides a residential, short-stay setting for adults with mental health difficulties. Offers the opportunity to access alternate help before problems escalate into a crisis that may require hospitalization. Referrals can be made by calling Access, or the Karen Devine Safe House Coordinator at 1-204-239-5307 during the day or the Mental Health Crisis Line after hours.
Eligibility: Anyone - targeting adults with mental health difficulties.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit the Southern Health website or visit their location for more information.
Hours: Safe House: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Crisis Line: 24 Hours.

Kid's Help Line
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-668-6868
Website: http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/Home.aspx
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Kids/Home.aspx
Services: Provides professional, anonymous, confidential and non-judgmental counselling for kids, teens and young adults from trouble with homework to dealing with loss and grief to thoughts of suicide.
Eligibility: Anyone - specifically targeting kids, teens and young adults.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call or go online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Hours: 24 Hours.

Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services Stress Line
Phone Toll Free: 1-866-367-3276
Website: www.ruralsupport.ca
Services: Provides telephone and online support and counselling to farmers, rural and northern Manitobans. Also available are public education, a volunteer training program, the Farmer-to-Farmer Information & Support Group and a Suicide Bereavement Support Group.
Cost: Free

Manitoba Poison Centre
Phone Toll Free: 1-855-776-4766 (1-855-7POISON)
Website: http://www.hsc.mb.ca/emergencyPoison.html
Services: Provides specialized information and treatment recommendations related to chemical, biological, pharmaceutical and environmental poisoning and exposure.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Free.
Hours: 24 Hours.

Manitoba Suicide Crisis Line - Reason to Live
Phone: Toll Free: 1-877-435-7170
Website: http://www.reasontolive.ca/
Services: Provides confidential and training crisis counselling, support, information and referrals for people who are feeling suicidal, concerned friends and family, and survivors of a suicide loss.
Eligibility: Anyone - people who are feeling suicidal, concerned friends and family, and survirors of a suicide loss.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call their toll free number.
Hours: 24 Hours.

Mental Health Crisis Service - Karen Devine Safe House
Address: 159 - 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1H4
Phone:   204-239-2323
Toll Free Crisis Line (24 hours): 1-888-310-4593
Karen Devine Safe House Coordinator: 204-239-2308 (daytime contact)
North Central: 204-857-6369
South Central: 1-204-325-9700
Fax:   204-239-0551
Website: mentalhealthsafehouse@rha-central.mb.ca
Services: Provides emergency assistance for those in a mental health crisis. Serves Central Regional Health Authority.
Eligibility: Anyone - those in a mental health crisis scenario.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call their Portage offices, the 24 hours crisis line, North Central or South Central phones or visit their location in Portage la Prairie.
Hours: Crisis: 7 days/week - 4:30 pm-8:30 am. Crisis Line: 24 Hours.

Mental Health Intake
Phone Toll Free: 1-888-310-4593
Services: Provides information and help for those in a mental health crisis.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Call for assistance.
Hours: 24/7.

Prairie Pregnancy Support Centre
Address: 60-B Tupper St. N. Box 382, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Phone: 204-240-4357
Website: https://www.prairiepregnancy.com
E-mail:  info@prairiepregnancy.ca
Services: Services available to men and women faced with pregnancy related decisions.
Hours: Monday, 4:00-8:00 pm; Tuesdays 12:00-5:00 pm; Wednesday 1:00-3:00 pm.

Portage and District General Hospital
Address: 524 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8
Phone: 204-239-2211
Fax: 204-239-1941
Website: www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/portage-la-prairie/portage-district-general-hospital/
Hours: General visiting hours 11:00 am-8:00 pm.
Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc.
Address: 206 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9
Phone: 204-856-1971
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.cfpdi.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Portage-and-District/268029416695428
Email: info@cfpdi.ca
Services: The Community Foundation helps donors in the Portage and District area achieve their charitable goals and invest financial capital in their communities by supporting and promoting philanthropy through endowment building, donor services, grant making and community leadership. Using local knowledge and relationships with charitable organizations, they ensure gifts meet important community needs.
Eligibility: Board of Directors and Committee positions are available to community members. Grants and donations are typically given to registered charitable/non- profit organizations throughout the Portage and District area.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Portage Family Abuse Prevention Centre
Address: PO Box 1541, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Local Crisis Line: 204-239-5233
Admin Line: 204-239-5234
Fax: 204-239-6710
Toll Free: 1-877-977-0007
Website: http://www.abuseprevention.ca/
Services: Provides short-term crisis services, shelter (emergency residential shelter and counselling) and wheelchair accessibility.
Eligibility: Anyone, those effected by physical or mental abuse or know someone who is.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call or visit their location for assistance.
Hours: 24/7

Province-Wide Domestic Abuse Crisis Line
Phone Toll Free: 1-877-977-0007
Services: Provides free, confidential assistance for those in crisis, wanting to talk about your situation or someone else's situation.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call their toll free number.
Hours: 24/7
Additional Information: If in immediate danger please call 9-1-1.

Seniors Abuse Line
Phone Toll Free: 1-888-896-7183
Website: https://seniorsabusesupport.wordpress.com/

Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Phone Toll Free: 1-888-292-7576
For in person counseling: 204-784-4049
Website: http://www.klinic.mb.ca/counsel-sexual.htm
Services: Provides assistance for those who have been sexually assaulted.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Free.
Hours: 24/7

Smoker's Helpline
Phone Toll Free: 1-877-513-5333
Website: http://www.smokershelpline.ca/
Services: Provides free, confidential service operated by the Canadian Cancer Society offering support and information about quitting smoking and tobacco use.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call or go online for support.
Hours: Calling Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am-9:00 pm EST. Fri: 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST. Sat & Sun: 9:00 am -5:00 pm EST.

PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: info@portageCRC.com
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1