Community Resources

Poverty Based Supports

211.ca

Need help and don’t know where to start?   211 is a 24-hour information and referral line connecting to social, health and government services.

Call or text 211 or visit here: 

• Manitoba: https://mb.211.ca/ 

• Saskatchewan: https://sk.211.ca/ 

• Alberta: https://ab.211.ca/ 

www.HelpSeeker.com 

Find local supports and resources in your community - this includes food, advocacy, housing and more.

Stride has built a list of resources for poverty based needs for specific communities here. This will continue to grow as we expand our work: 

• Winnipeg Resource Map

• Lethbridge Resource Map

• Alberta Mental Health Resource Map

• Agencies in Edmonton

• Alberta List of Restorative Justice and Mediators

• Saskatoon Resource Map

Legal or Advocacy Supports

ADVOCATE OFFICES 

• Here is a list of public advocates offices in Alberta that can support various issues.

• Here is a list of advocates in Manitoba.

• Here is a list of advocates in Saskatchewan.

• Here is a list of public advocates at the federal level.

• Stride also has a working spreadsheet that lists resources available to support. 

How to Find a Lawyer

• In Saskatchewan: https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/for-the-public/finding-legal-assistance-saskatchewan/

• In Manitoba: http://www.lawsociety.mb.ca/lawyer-lookup 

• In Alberta: https://www.lawsociety.ab.ca/public/lawyer-referral/ 

National HelpLines

Addiction Helpline - 1-866-332-2322

Kids Help Phone  1-800-668-6868

Bullying Helpline  1-888-456-2323

First Nations and Inuit Mental Health - Hope for Wellness  1-855-242-3310

MMIWG Helpline  1-844-413-6649

Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-387-5437 (KIDS)

Bullying Helpline 1-888-456-2323

Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642

Support Network Online chat available 24/7, English only : 211