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Maybe it’s because the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, but it’s busy as ever here at Klinic this fall! We hope that you had a wonderful October filled with spooky celebrations and sweet treats, and that you’re fired up for all November has to offer. Here’s a quick reminder of what’s happening this month at Klinic Community Health.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This November, it’s time to talk about intimate partner violence. Since 2009, almost 20% of homicides in Canada were committed by the person’s intimate partner. Tune in to Klinic’s social media all month long to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month and learn more about how you can help break the silence surrounding one of Canada’s most pressing epidemics.
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Remembrance Day
On Saturday, November 9 and Monday, November 11, our offices, programs, and drop-in services will be closed in observance of Remembrance Day.
As we pay our respects to the many who gave their lives to fight in the name of peace, let us also reflect on what we must do today to take care of the physical and mental health of those who experienced—and still experience—unilateral violence, genocide, and settler colonialism.
Klinic is regularly closed on Sundays. If you need urgent support during a crisis, the Klinic Crisis Line remain open 24/7 at 204-789-8989 (toll free 1-888-322-3019).
STBBI Testing
It’s getting cold and that means staying healthy while getting cozy 👀 Testing and treatment options for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI, or STI, or STD) are available as a drop-in service at Klinic on 167 Sherbrook, where you can find non-judgemental and sex-positive sexual health care. STBBI testing is available for you and your boo(s) every week:
Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Community Drop-in Counselling
Has it been a weird fall for you, too? Visit Klinic for a one-time drop-in session with one of our counsellors to talk about that something that’s been bothering you and get connected to resources that can help you. It’s free, it’s confidential, and you don’t need an appointment. Community Drop-in Counselling is available first come, first served at 167 Sherbrook every week:
Monday, noon to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.
Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.
Friday, noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Teen Klinic
Are you a teen in need first aid, STBBI testing, birth control, mental health counselling, or a referral to a health care specialist but want to keep it on the DL? If you’re 12 to 22 years old, you can find the care that you’re looking for all in one place. Teen Klinic is open every Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PAP Testing
Get checked for cervical cancer regularly! Klinic offers pap testing (also known as a pap smear) to anyone with a cervix every week:
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public Education
This month, we have an exciting selection of workshops to help you grow into a care provider role. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or service provider, you can learn skills and find information in our workshops that ensure you’re taking care of yourself while taking care of others.
Self-Injury Workshop, Wednesday, November 13
In this half-day workshop, participants will explore what self-injury is and basic information that service providers, parents, and caregivers may want to know when supporting a person who is using self-injury, such as: the bio-social theory, common characteristics of self-injury, and reasons why people may use self-injury. Trauma-informed practices as well as suggestions for interventions will also be discussed.
Wednesday, November 13, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Toba Centre for Children and Youth (710 Assiniboine Park Dr.)
Cost $50
Register Here
Crisis Counselling Skills
This one-day workshop aims to educate participants on the basics of crisis theory and to teach communication skills that are essential for crisis intervention. Topics covered in this workshop include fundamental counselling skills, counselling tools, crisis development, defining crisis, and a crisis intervention counselling model. Basic information on suicide assessment and intervention will be covered. Role plays and other experiential activities will also be incorporated into the workshop.
Tuesday, November 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Toba Centre for Children and Youth (710 Assiniboine Park Dr.)
Cost $100
Register Here
Trauma-Informed Care – Online
This half-day workshop leads participants in a conversation about what is trauma, what it means to be trauma-informed and how to integrate a trauma-informed perspective into our everyday interactions.
Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Cost $50
Register Here
For more information on educational opportunities at Klinic, visit Public Education.
Life in Balance
We continue to offer wellness group sessions with our Life in Balance program for people whose family doctors are at Klinic. You’re invited to drop in at 167 Sherbrook for the following activities every week to support your overall health.
Mindfulness Meditation, Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.
Auricular Acupuncture group session (intake closes 15 minutes after scheduled time)
Monday, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Thursday, 4 p.m.
Klinic Off-Site
If you can’t visit us at our Sherbrook location, Klinic offers primary health services for students and teens at the following locations and times:
UWinnipeg students can visit Klinic on Campus to see a primary health care provider Mondays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Duckworth Centre or call 204-784-9496 for an appointment.
Tec Voc Klinic is available to Tec Voc students and their children. A health care provider from Klinic will be at school on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop-in for a visit or call 204-801-1311 for an appointment.
Youth ages 12 to 29 can go to Huddle on Broadway during the following hours to see a health care provider:
Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m.
Every other Friday, noon to 4 p.m.