Your Home

Emergency Repair Program (ERP)

Federal/provincial cost shared program that helps eligible low-income homeowners or occupiers in rural and remote areas to undertake emergency repairs for continued safe occupancy.

For more information:
Phone 204-945-5566
Toll Free: 1-866-689-5566
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.manitoba.ca/housing

Home Adaptations for Senior’s Independence (HASI)

Federal/provincial cost shared program that helps low-income seniors who have difficulties with daily living and activities in the home carry out minor home adaptations that accommodate age related disabilities.

For more information contact Manitoba Housing:
Phone: 204-945-5566 Toll Free: 1-866-689-5566
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.manitoba.ca/housing

Manitoba Farm & Rural Support Services Online Counseling

The Manitoba Farm & Rural Support Services (MFRSS) provides telephone and on-line counselling & support to farmers, rural and northern Manitobans.

Toll Free: 1-866-367-3276
Website: www.ruralsupport.ca/

Legal

The Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat (SHAS) publishes a Legal Information Guide for Seniors which contains information on wills, power of attorneys and health care directives.

To receive a copy, contact SHAS.
Seniors Information Line:
In Winnipeg: 204-945-6565
Toll-free: 1-800-665-6565
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/shas

Transportation

Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS)
Informs and educates Manitobans on transportation options that enhance quality of life with programs such as:The Changing Seats presentations that highlights challenges faced by older adults. Adaptations can be made to continue driving and options are available to those no longer able to drive.

For more information:
Phone: 204-668-6299
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tonsmb.org

Veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Offers a wide range of services and benefits for qualified Veterans.

For more information contact Veterans Affairs Canada
Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, local time
Phone: 1-866-522-2122 (toll-free)
Email: [email protected]

Victoria Life Line

Non-profit community service that provides 24 hour security with a personal safety alarm.

Contact:
Phone: 204-956-6777 or Toll free 1-888-722-5222
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.victorialifeline.ca

Emergency Plan

Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
www.getprepared.gc.ca