Sara Riel Inc.

Today we created space for self-care and self-love 💚

Folks received haircuts, styling, braids, and manicures – and helped create and share love notes filled with positive messages.

Grateful to the students and staff at for generously sharing their time and skills, and to for helping spread kindness and mental health awareness in our community.

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Aujourd’hui, nous avons créé un espace pour les soins personnels et l’amour de soi 💚

Les participants ont reçu des coupes de cheveux, du coiffage, des tresses et des manucures – et ont aussi créé et partagé des messages d’amour remplis de mots positifs.

Reconnaissants envers les étudiants et le personnel de MC College pour le partage généreux de leur temps et de leurs compétences, ainsi qu’envers pour avoir contribué à diffuser la bienveillance et la sensibilisation à la santé mentale dans notre communauté.

Checking in with our community today 💚

You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out. If today feels overwhelming, lonely, or just a little heavy, our 24/7 peer-led Warm Line is here to listen.

The Seneca Warm Line is free, confidential, and available across Manitoba, 365 days a year. You’ll connect with a trained peer supporter with lived experience.

Support is available. You are not alone.

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Vérification auprès de notre communauté aujourd’hui 💚

Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être en situation de crise pour nous contacter. Si aujourd’hui vous semble accablant, solitaire ou simplement un peu lourd, notre ligne d’écoute entre pairs, disponible 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, est là pour vous écouter.

La Ligne d’écoute Seneca est gratuite, confidentielle et accessible partout au Manitoba, 365 jours par année. Vous serez mis en relation avec un pair aidant formé ayant une expérience vécue.

Du soutien est disponible. Vous n’êtes pas seul.

Did you know we offer drop in employment support to youth?

We do! With the support of community partners and we are available weekly in their spaces to help you build your resume, search for jobs, and more 💚

For employment support, come visit us:

Huddle South Central -17 St Mary’s Rd
Thursdays 2-4pm

Huddle Broadway - 533 Broadway
Fridays & every 1st/3rd Monday 1-3pm

Here's some info our free, public support groups being run this month! You don't need to be receiving services from Sara Riel to access these supportive spaces💚⁠
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If you'd like to join a group or attend a session, contact your Sara Riel worker or email [email protected] to get connected!⁠
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Merci Volunteer Manitoba for having us at Université de Saint-Boniface for the volunteer fair!

We’ll be here until 2pm, so stop by to learn more about volunteering with Sara Riel!

It's not too late to give! Support local families as the months get colder by dedicating a donation to our upcoming Fall Feast🍂

Scan the QR code or this link https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E352015QE&id=14 to contribute! Make sure to select the "dedicate" option and enter "Fall Feast" as the tribute name.

All donations go directly to the purchase of winter clothing for families and youth. Donations will be accepted until October 22nd.

The FriendsGiving Fall Feast on October 23rd is organized in partnership with:

Sunshine House
Rainbow Resource Centre
2Spirit Manitoba
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
Braiding Colours Consulting

📢Our Men Let's Talk peer support group has a new meeting time! Starting next Monday (October 20), this group will meet 5-7pm. Please see our website calendar for more details.
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Men Let's Talk is a peer-led men’s support group, to make connections, share, and talk about a variety of topics, including:⁠
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- Stress management⁠
- Staying social⁠
- Conflict resolution⁠
- Toxic masculinity⁠
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This group is open to the public for anyone male-identifying that is 18+. Email facilitator Joshua at [email protected] to let us know you're coming.⁠

Everyone is welcome to attend our Mental Health and Wellness Expo tomorrow!
Whether you had a chance to secure a free ticket or not- come meet us at Dakota Community Centre!

Time and date: October 9th, 10am-3pm
Location: 1188 Dakota Street (Dakota Community Centre)

We'll have door prizes and over 40 organizations in attendance, sharing their resources and information!

See you tomorrow!

Sara Riel is partnering again with fellow community organizations to put together a Fall Feast. Like feasts previous, we are making a call for donations!

Donations from this drive will be given to community members attending the feast. If you want to contribute, the following items are being accepted:

🍂 Hygiene products
🍂 Gently used winter supplies (i.e. gloves, hats, jackets)
🍂 Gently used Halloween costumes
🍂 Perishables
🍂 Menstrual products

These items can be delivered to either Dustin at Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre (363 McGregor St) or Sonya at Rainbow Resource Centre (514 St. Mary Ave).

We thank you for your generosity leading up to this community event!

Today is the last day to sign up for a free ticket to Sara Riel's Mental Health and Wellness Expo! Visit the link in our bio for more info and to register.

Over 35 Winnipeg organizations have signed up to share their resources in one place—a wonderful day for resourcing, networking, and connection!

Didn't get a ticket and still want to attend? No worries! We'll meet you at the doors and let you know where to go.

Our 13th Annual Mental Health and Wellness Expo is coming up on Thursday!⁠
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There are door prizes to win, service providers from all over the city to connect with, and plenty of opportunity to learn about mental health and wellness! ⁠
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Follow the link in our bio to let us know you're coming or to book a table and share your resources!⁠
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Time: Drop in anytime from 10am to 3pm⁠ October 9th⁠
Place: Dakota Community Centre (1188 Dakota Street)⁠
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Swipe to catch a sneak peak at all the wonderful people coming out to the expo so far!!⁠
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Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).

Sara Riel stands in support of survivors, their loved ones, and the communities that are affected by this ongoing national crisis.

To show support and learn more about MMIWG2S:

💜 Attend tonight's Fireside Chat at 300 Memorial Blvd 4:30-7:30pm
https://scoinc.mb.ca/mmiwg2s-fireside-chat/
💜 Read the National Inquiry into MMIWG Final Repor
https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
💜 Visit SCO's website for more information about today and how to support
https://scoinc.mb.ca/mmiwg2s-and-violence-prevention/

If you are affected by the issue of MMIWG2S and need immediate emotional assistance, call the national support line at 1-844-413-6649. Assistance is available 24/7 in English, Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway), Cree, Inuktitut, and French.