Westman Region
Included in the PMRH are the towns of Birtle, Carberry, Killarney, Melita, Minnedosa, Neepawa, and Virden and the city of Brandon.
Our Peer Support Outreach team in Brandon includes Nicole Mason and Nikki Beaupre. Our team can provide one-on-one peer support, facilitate peer support groups, or give presentations in workplaces, non-profit groups or in schools about mood disorders.
If you are struggling with your mental health, looking for resources, or would like to book a presentation or one-on-one peer support session, please email westman@moodmb.ca.
Help/Support/Contact
Nikki Beaupre is one of our administrative assistants and is a peer support group facilitator as well. This is Nikki’s first year with us and she has been growing her skill set ever since. She came to us with an extensive background as a certified healthcare aide and is passionate about helping others and hearing their stories, as she too has lived and shared experience with mental health. She enjoys exploring various topics on psychology and spirituality, spending time with her cat Chester, going for long walks and being in nature.
Nicole Mason is our Office Manager here in the Westman region, as well as a peer support group facilitator. With her own mental health experiences, she has become extremely passionate for helping others that are going through their own struggles. She is excited to share her journey in hopes of encouraging others to fight the battles that mental illness brings. She is currently studying psychology and has experience with both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, researching numerous topics, and lazing around with her two cats, Will and Theodora, as well as the family pug dog, Tucker.
Nicole Mason
Crisis Phone List
All Rural Farm and Rural Stress Line: 866-367-3276
North Westman: 866-427-8628
South Westman: 204-326-9276 or toll-free 888-617-7715
Brandon and Assiniboine: 1-888-379-7699
Wellness Peer Support Group – Westman
Soul Sisters
Brandon Men’s Activity Club
Bipolar Peer Support Group
This is an online mixed group that focuses on wellness topics, addressing all mood disorders, diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes everyone to experience an evening of support and connection.
Please note: There is no charge for this group and we do not meet on statutory holidays. This group meets next on April 15 & 29, 2024.
To join the group and receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Brandon office at (204) 721-2174.
ONLINE
Mondays
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A community of women who care about each other and who welcome open, honest, heartfelt connections and conversations. Come join a sacred space of nonjudgmental & confidential sharing.
Please note: There is no charge for this group and we do not meet on statutory holidays.
To join the group and receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Brandon office at (204) 721-2174.
ONLINE
Wednesdays
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Facilitator: Susan
This group is aimed primarily at men 40+ but those younger are welcome as well. The group fosters socialization and connection amongst men in a workshop setting. This group does not meet on statutory holidays. (No charge for this group.)
To receive the link to this group or for further information, please contact Marian at westman@moodmb.ca or at 204-721-2174
IN PERSON
Wednesdays
12:30 to 2:00 pm
Facilitator: In person at the BNRC Creation Nation Maker Space in Brandon, Manitoba
Join an online meeting of local peers living with bipolar disorder, diagnosed or undiagnosed for an evening of conversation, support and connection.
Please note: There is no charge for this group and we do not meet on statutory holidays. This group meets bi-weekly and will meet next on April 11 & 25, 2024.
To join the group and receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Brandon office at (204) 721-2174
ONLINE
Thursdays
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Introducing: Westman’s New WRAP Program
This FREE 6-week online program teaches you how to take control of your mental health.
These classes teach you how to design your own personal WRAP.
These sessions are led by trained individuals who have struggled with their own mental health and are well on their way to recovery.
WRAP classes will teach you how to incorporate the five fundamental recovery concepts into your daily life. The 6 – 8 sessions will cover some of the following topics:
- Creating a Crisis Plan
- Early Warning Signs
- Five Key Concepts of Recovery
- Identifying My Triggers
- Creating a Daily Maintenance Plan
2-hour classes offered online, date and time to be announced.
Email adassist@moodmb.ca to register and be added to the waiting list.
Presentation & Workshop Requests
If you are interested in scheduling a presentation or a workshop on peer support and/or mental health, please fill out the Presentation Request Form by clicking on the Request button below.
Book a One-on-One
Do you need someone to talk to? We offer peer support in a one-on-one (virtual) setting. If you would like to book a peer support session, please click on the BOOK NOW button below. Appointments are 30 min – 1 hour in length and are conducted by video chat, using Microsoft Teams.
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Volunteer in Westman
Volunteers are integral to the creation and ongoing maintenance of MDAM’s programming. MDAM offers several opportunities for anyone interested in providing support and education directly to our clients.
Interested in volunteering in the Westman Region?