|
|
PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
|
|
To view or print a PDF file, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you may download at no charge from the Adobe web site. (Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.) |
|
Birth Control & Unplanned Pregnancy Program WHC volunteer counsellors provide pro-choice, non-judgmental, compassionate support, information and referrals to clients on birth control and unplanned pregnancy options. Counsellors are also able to discuss issues related to sexuality and relationships, STI/HIV prevention and safer sex practices. For more information read Pregnant? Choice is Abortion, Adoption, Parenthood.
Confidential Walk-in - FREE
For a listing of Winnipeg Teen Clinics, please click here (1887.94KB pdf format) For a listing of Rural and Northern Teen Clinics, please click here (1652.25KB pdf format) Times and dates are subject to change - ALWAYS PHONE AHEAD
All sessions are free but pre-registration is required. Please call (204) 947-1517 to register or for more information about our Fall / Winter sessions.
For further information on the Families Connecting, Sherpa Mothers Mentoring Program, The Blues and Beyond or Coping with Change, please visit The Mothers Program page or contact: Mothers Program 204-947-2422, ext. 113.
Families Connecting A Manitoba Healthy Baby funded program designed to assist soon to be and new parents in connecting with other parents, health professionals and children in their community. Our free drop-in groups meet in Seven Oaks, North Kildonan, Elmwood, Transcona, Osborne Village/River Heights and South Osborne/River Heights.
Sherpa Mothers Program This program offers women experiencing a variety of postpartum adjustment issues, including post partum depression, with an opportunity to have regular telephone and/or in-person support from a trained volunteer peer support worker.
Blues and Beyond
The Blues and
Beyond group provides support to new mothers dealing
with the unexpected feelings associated with motherhood stress including
postpartum depression. The program runs for 8 –10 weeks and is a closed
group.
Coping with
Change is a 5-part series that can also be offered as individual sessions for community groups. Topics include but are
not limited to; Birth Stories, Relationship Changes, Networking,
Self-Care, and Emotional Adjustments. Coping with Change Postnatal Education Workshops - for times, dates and location click here
Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program Be Well Be Free Be Whole
For
women and men ages 16 & up who experience disordered eating, weight
preoccupation and body image concerns. Groups take place at Women’s Health Clinic, 419 Graham Ave.
For intake appointment or more information
please
contact us Making Peace with Food & Your Body
Participants
will explore cultural, personal and other influences on body image and
disordered eating. The goal of this group is to learn to feel positive about
your body and your relationship with food as well as learn to practice
healthy coping strategies for daily stresses.
The Body Myth
This group
for
adult women (30+) explores culture’s body myths to understand the role of
body image distress, anorexia, bulimia, and/or over-exercise in our lives.
Group discussion and activities will promote connecting to your authentic
self and coping in new ways. Creating Change
This is a
group
for those experiencing compulsive or binge eating. Participants will explore
their relationship with food, learn strategies to decrease binge eating and
develop positive coping skills.
Men’s Group Full Bodied YOGA Therapy Group
This is a
group for
full bodied (plus size) women who struggle with compulsive or binge eating.
This program is ideal for women who feel that their body concerns or food
issues prevent them from being active. Full Bodied Yoga will teach you
the fundamentals of yoga postures, breath and meditation. In addition to yoga
practice, each session will include a group discussion and reflections to
support women in healing their body shame and develop respectful body
awareness.
Mind, Body & Soul
In this
women’s group you will learn how to experience your body, your emotions, and
your soul using movement and creative expression practices as part of your
eating disorder recovery. Practice techniques and strategies for continued
self-connection, personal growth and healing.
Parent Support Group
Parent support group is in
development. Please contact us in January for more information.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
To register contact us at: 947-2422 ext. 137 or edprogram@womenshealthclinic.org
Quick Meals and Snacks
Hurried, harried
and rushed? In this session we’ll look at some ideas for quick and easy
meals and snacks.
Health at Every Size
Yes, it is
possible
to be healthy at all shapes and sizes! Come challenge the myths around health
and weight.
Taking Care Of Your Sexual Health An interactive presentation for ESL/EAL groups on the basics on birth control/STI prevention, Pap tests, and being empowered to make good choices for yourself. For more information or to book a group contact: Tanya 947-2422, ext 213.
Want to Quit Smoking? Click on link for some resources to help: Quit Smoking resources (178.21 KB pdf format)
The
Midwifery and Consequential Amendments Act was proclaimed June 12,
2000 making midwifery services available to Manitoba women. Midwives
are trained health care professionals who provide care to women
throughout pregnancy and birth, and continue to care for both mother
and baby for six weeks after the baby's birth. Women's Health Clinic is one of four community midwifery
sites in Winnipeg.
Counselling Services & Teen Clinic Counselling We offer free and low-cost ($35/session) to adult women using a feminist, woman-centered therapy model. We strive to empower clients to make their own choices, and to discover their own strengths. Free counselling is also offered to young women ages 13-19.
For adult
counselling, there is a waiting list.
Please phone 947-1517 to put your name on the list.
We offer individual nutrition counselling with our dietitian.
Physician & Nurse Practitioner Consultation Services
While WHC is
currently not accepting new clients
for ongoing care, our medical staff is available for consultation on a
number of women's health concerns. |
||||||||||||
Women's Health Clinic * Women's Health Clinic * Women's Health Clinic * Women's Health Clinic * Women's Health Clinic * Women's Health Clinic
