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Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre (WMFRC)
Welcome to the Winnipeg MFRC! We provide services and supports to military and veteran families in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay areas.
Our Core Services
Whether it be for education, skill-building, peer support, counselling, or referrals to outside resources, we work together with families to help them understand and cope better with any challenges of:
Relocation
Assisting families to integrate into their new community before and during their postings as well as when they leave for their new postings.
“We had time together as a family during a very stressful time where we don’t know anyone in the new place, don’t know fun things around. It was very helpful and it is always nice to meet new people.” – a relocated family
Contact:
Natalie Shykoluk
natalie.shykoluk@winnipegmfrc.ca
204-833-2500 ext. 257-4575
Absences (Due to deployment/Training)
Supporting families experiencing work-related separation or reunion with their loved ones due to deployment or training.
“Thanks to the strong dedication of the MFRC, I had an enjoyable Christmas with lots of treats and support during potentially lonely times. Your efforts kept a chilly troop warm in the far north. Thank you, MFRC!” – a military member
Contact:
Shelley Dykeman
shelley.dykeman@winnipegmfrc.ca
204-833-2500 ext. 257-4507
Transition
Helping families of new recruits, members, and veterans transition smoothly to military or civilian life.
Supports for new recruits
“As a new recruit at such a young age, seeing other families that MFRC builds a relationship with, you’re the best! From events to other opportunities, it’s great knowing me and my family will have a great time.” – a new recruit
Contact:
Shelley Dykeman
shelley.dykeman@winnipegmfrc.ca
204-833-2500 ext. 257-4507
Veteran Family Services
“Your Veteran Family Program is offering a wider variety of local events than others may. As a veteran and former client of MFRCs, I appreciate what you all do for CAF members and veterans and their families.”
– Office of the Veterans Ombud
Contact:
Shelley Dykeman
shelley.dykeman@winnipegmfrc.ca
204-833-2500 ext. 257-4507
Services for families of members who are ill, injured, and have fallen: Providing short-term counselling, crisis or emergency assistance, and referrals to outside resources
“Simply the best. Grateful for the service and dedication to military families.” – a military spouse
Contact:
Stefy Reed, BSW, RSW
204 833 2500 ext. 257-4519
Mental Health Supports
Providing short-term counselling, crisis or emergency assistance, and referrals to outside resources
“The consistent, reliable support provided to our teenager has enabled them to be comfortable to say what is going on with the knowledge they won’t be judged. Because of this they have opened their minds to other perspectives, and they are growing to be their own person, not just following the crowd at school.” – a military member and mom of a teenager
For children, teens, youth, couples, singles, and families
Contact:
Adepeju Aina
204-833-2500, ext. 257-4056
We also offer:
MFRC Child Care Centre
For children aged 12 weeks to 12 years
“Our four children absolutely love going to day care, we have had our children in other centres, in other provinces, and the Winnipeg MFRC has by far, been our best experience.” - a parent
Contact:
Kim Dunning
kim.dunning@winnipegmfrc.ca
204-837-3653
MFRC Nursery School
For children aged 3 to 5
“He loves his days at Nursery and much enjoys all of the special activities you plan for them.” – A parent
Contact:
Corinne Reyes
corinne.reyes@winnipegmfrc.ca
204-833-2500, ext. 257-4499
Support for families in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas
Contact:
Evelyn Harrison
evelyn.harrison@thunderbaymfrc.ca
807-345-5116
Other support services:
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Lending Library for day passes to select Manitoba attractions
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Volunteering opportunities
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Access to second language training;
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Career and employment supports;
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Community and resource connections; and
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FUN ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE ALL YEAR ROUND!
Front desk:
204 833 2500 ext. 257-4500
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