If you or someone you care about is experiencing a problem with drinking, these organizations may be helpful:
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM): AFM provides professional counseling services free of charge if you or someone you know has a problem with drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous Manitoba (AA): AA is a 12 step self-help group that can support you if you want to stop drinking.
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Al-Anon: Al-Anon is a 12 step self-help group that can support you if your family member or friend is having problems with drinking.
Save Our Selves (SOS) is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction support group that holds meetings in person or on zoom.
Manitoba Addictions Helpline (toll-free) at 1-855-662-6605
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a problem with gambling, these resources may be helpful:
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM): AFM provides professional counseling services free of charge if you or someone you know has a problem with gambling.
Community Financial Counseling Services (CFCS): CFCS can help if you are having difficulties managing your finances due to a gambling problem.
Gambler’s Anonymous: A 12 step self-help group that can support you if you want to stop gambling.
Gam-Anon: A 12 step self-help group that can support you if your family member or friend is having problems with gambling.
GamTalk: GamTalk is an online discussion and support community that can help you if you have gambling concerns.
The Gambling Helpline provides help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-463-1554
What is the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program?
The Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program allows Manitobans to take a break from gambling at premises owned or operated by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, on PlayNow.com, or both.
For detailed information about the program please visit our Informed Gambling website.
You can enroll in the VSE program either in person at Club Regent Casino or McPhillips Station Casino, or by calling 204-957-2500 ext. 8468 to make an appointment to enroll offsite.
If you wish to exclude yourself from PlayNow.com only, you will need to log into your account. Select “My Account” and from there select “Self-Exclusion”. The screens will guide you through the process. Once complete your account will be cancelled and any unredeemed player cash will be paid out.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a problem with cannabis use, these resources may be helpful:
Online
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM): AFM provides professional counseling services free of charge if you or someone you know has a problem with cannabis.
Manitoba Government tips and resources
By phone
Provincial Adult Addictions Information Toll-Free Line: 1-855-662-6605