Matt MacRae is a Peer Facilitator in Winnipeg at CMHA. He facilitates group workshops and courses both in person and online. He also provides one on one peer support to those in need. He enjoys writing in his spare time. […] Continue readingMatt MacRae
Karen Hoersch graduated in 2020 from CDI College with a diploma in Addictions, mental health, community support and has Mental Health First Aid, Asist, nonviolent crisis intervention and First Aid/CPR. Karen decided at 56 years old that she was going back to college. She wanted to understand her mental health illnesses, her eating disorder, her son’s addiction, his co-occurring disorders and to help others understand and destigmatize these disorders. Karen has completed her studies with her […] Continue readingKaren Hoersch
As part of the Manitoba Sexual Exploitation Strategy, ISEE's mission is a province free of sexual exploitation using a regional community–mobilization approach to prevent and eradicate child sexual exploitation. The I-SEE committee is the Interlake regional team The I-SEE committee is comprised of members from community or government organizations, experiential persons, and youth. Current membership includes representation from CFS, schools and school […] Continue readingInterlake Sexual Exploitation Educators
Pattie Atwell is the Manitoba Provincial Coordinator of OSI-CAN, a named project of the Canadian Mental Health Association. As a former Correctional Officer with lived experience of PTSD, it has become her mission to be able to work with peers to become and stay mentally healthy. Patti works with professionals from the first responder community, healthcare professionals, military both active and veteran , as well as public safety personnel and their families to move from injury into […] Continue readingPatti Atwell
Sheryl Giesbrecht has been with CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg for 20 years, currently in the role of Manager of the Well-being Learning Centre and as Executive Director of the OCD Centre, Manitoba. Much of her career has focused on education, training, and facilitation. She considers herself a life-long learner and on a never-ending journey for well-being and insight. Conversations about mental health are a daily practice and passion. […] Continue readingSheryl Giesbrecht
Growing Years provides free programs and services to families in the community with children 0-6 years of age and a free playroom for parents and their children a chance to interact with other families. […] Continue readingGrowing Years
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Community Wellness Team is composed of wellness facilitators, registered dietitians, and exercise consultants trained to help motivate people to live a healthier life. Our team visits communities for events and they deliver free classes, programs, and presentations all over the region. […] Continue readingIERHA Community Wellness Team
Wendy is the Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) Eastman Outreach Peer Support Worker. Wendy has a background in nursing and social service work. […] Continue readingWendy Scheirich
Eric is a Peer Support Worker at the hospitals in Winnipeg, and Selkirk Mental Health Centre since 2010. Eric has facilitated the Hearing Voices that are Distressing Workshop to new employees of Selkirk Mental Health Centre and surrounding area to the public. Eric has facilitated and co-facilitated Peer Support Groups for 5 years. Eric has shared their experiences with student nurses for more than 10 years. Eric lives with their wife and daughter and loves vacations! […] Continue readingEric Fraser
Laurie is a Peer Support Worker in the community, servicing the Interlake Region since 2019. Laurie has co-facilitated the Hearing Voices that are Distressing Workshop to nursing students in-person and virtually online. Laurie has also facilitated and co-facilitated Peer Support Groups and has been sharing their experience with the Interlake community since 2019. Laurie lives with their partner and cat and loves gardening in the backyard! […] Continue readingLaurie McCarthy