Quick read: Winnipeg men carry the same weight as men across Canada. About 75% of suicide deaths in Canada are men. Klinic Crisis Line at 1-888-322-3019 is the local Manitoba toll-free crisis line, free 24/7. 9-8-8 is national. There is no shame in asking.

Men’s Mental Health in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Winnipeg is Manitoba’s largest city and home to one of Canada’s most established Indigenous and immigrant men’s mental health communities. About 75% of suicide deaths in Canada are men, per the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Manitoba is also the only Canadian province with legislated recognition of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week through Bill 217.

If you, or a man you love, is in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Free. 24/7. Or call the Klinic Crisis Line at 1-888-322-3019, the Manitoba toll-free crisis line, free 24/7.

Crisis support in Winnipeg

  • 9-8-8, free 24/7, anywhere in Canada
  • Klinic Crisis Line, 1-888-322-3019, Manitoba toll-free, free 24/7
  • Klinic Crisis Line (Winnipeg local), 204-786-8686
  • Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line, 1-877-435-7170
  • Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous), 1-855-242-3310, free 24/7
  • 9-1-1 for any situation involving immediate danger to life

Counselling and therapy options in Winnipeg

Klinic Community Health offers walk-in counselling and longer-term mental health support in Winnipeg.

CMHA Winnipeg runs peer support and mental health navigation, including the Buddy Up men’s suicide prevention initiative.

For male-friendly Canadian therapists, the HeadsUpGuys directory is searchable by province.

How MenTELL shows up in Winnipeg

MenTELL is a grassroots Canadian men’s mental health movement that started in Calgary in June 2023 by a group of everyday Canadian men from all walks of life. The movement is national in reach. We are not therapists. We are not experts. We are the bridge that encourages men to break the stigma and shatter the silence around speaking up, find their circle of trust and community, and reach the professional help they need. There is no shame in asking.

For Manitoba-wide resources, see our Manitoba provincial guide. Join us in June 2026 for #BeTheFlare.

Sources

Mental Health Commission of Canada | Province of Manitoba, Mental Health and Wellness | 988.ca

Last updated April 30, 2026.