Mental Health and Addictions

Everyone struggles with mental health. You are not alone.

At RaY, we have a dedicated Mental Health and Addictions team to support you in understanding your mental health and getting support you need. 

Our team consists of  

  • Mental Health and Addiction Case Managers 
  • Specialized Addictions Case Managers 
  • RaY Counsellor 
  • Peer Support Worker

RaY’s Mental Health and Addictions team are here to listen and help you with  

  • Information and support with understanding your mental health challenges 
  • Referral to the Nurse Practitioner for assessment and diagnosis 
  • Referral to addictions services like detox and treatment 
  • Understanding what treatment options are available 
  • Help you make a plan with specific steps to manage your wellness 
  • Help you navigate systems and find the community resources that are right for you 
  • Counselling 

RaY Counselling 

Two ways to access our Counsellor:

Drop-in counselling every Tuesday from 1 – 4 pm  Or 

By talking to any member of our Mental Health and Addiction team 

The mental health and addictions team works confidentially – nothing you discuss with them will be shared without your permission. 

If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, please call 911 or the Klinic Crisis Line at 204-786-8686. 

NEW: RaYSTART

RaYSTART (Ray Striving Towards Addiction Recovery in Transitions) is a new program at Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) within the Department of Mental Health and Addictions aimed at supporting youth age 29 and under who are exiting substance use treatment or mental health facilities and need ongoing support in community. The program is voluntary and participants must be willing to access RaY (located in West Broadway community).  Participants do not need to identify as struggling with addiction to be referred. 

More information on RaYSTART

RaYSTART referral form