Concerned about your drinking?
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a problem with drinking, these organizations may be helpful:
Online
Al-Anon: Al-Anon is a 12 step self-help group that can support you if your family member or friend is having problems with drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous Manitoba (AA): AA is a 12 step self-help group that can support you if you want to stop drinking.
Rainbow Outpatient Addictions Recovery (ROAR): ROAR provides free, 16-week harm reduction program for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Winnipeg
Save Our Selves (SOS) is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction support group that holds meetings in person or on zoom.
Shared Health (formerly the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba): Shared Health provides professional counseling services free of charge if you or someone you know has a problem with drinking.
By phone
Manitoba Addictions Helpline (toll-free) at 1-855-662-6605
What is Voluntary Self-Exclusion– Liquor Marts?
Voluntary-Self Exclusion (VSE) is a way to help people honour their decision to take a break from buying alcohol at Manitoba Liquor Marts that have controlled entrances.
You may choose Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) for a variety of reasons, but if drinking alcohol is having a negative impact on your life, it may be a good first step to help you regain control.
For detailed information about VSE – Liquor Marts, please visit DrinkSense.ca/VSE.
Concerned about your cannabis use?
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a problem with cannabis use, these resources may be helpful:
Online
Manitoba Government tips and resources
Rainbow Outpatient Addictions Recovery (ROAR): ROAR provides free, 16-week harm reduction program for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Winnipeg.
Shared Health (formerly the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba): Shared Health provides professional counseling services free of charge if you or someone you know has a problem with cannabis.
By phone
Provincial Adult Addictions Information Toll-Free Line: 1-855-662-6605