About Our Mental Health Drop-In Centres in Interlake, Manitoba

The Selkirk & Interlake Mental Health Support Centre is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in August 1991. This centre offers a drop-in community setting for adults with a lived experience and is funded via a service purchase agreement with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (RHA).

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The Selkirk & Interlake Mental Health Support Centre is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in August 1991. This centre offers a drop-in community setting for adults with a lived experience and is funded via a service purchase agreement with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (RHA).

Our Transitional Employment Program

During the early years of operation, it was evident that an employment piece was needed. At this point, our Transitional Employment Program (TEP) was created. The TEP is a skill-building program that is aimed at rebuilding confidence and self-esteem. This is based out of the Selkirk Support Centre and the satellite centres. An opening evaluation is completed with the participant outlining employment skills and goals they wish to achieve. Evaluations are done on a quarterly basis to keep the program focused on the individual’s goals. Upon completion of the program, an exit evaluation is completed by the Program Director along with the participant. A Certificate of Achievement is presented and ongoing support is provided as needed.

We Work with the Regional Health Authority

The Interlake-Eastern RHA Employment Development Counselor works collaboratively with the Selkirk Support Centre and may utilize this program for any client expressing an interest in re-entering the labour force. This would help to enhance their confidence and skills needed to move on to the next level of employment.

Our Timeline

• August 1991 – Selkirk & Interlake Mental Health Support Centre Inc. incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization
• January 1994 – Robinson Place Inc. (supported housing) established
• July 1995 – Ashern Support Centre founded
• April 1996 – Arborg Support Centre founded
• August 1998 – launch of the Transitional Employment Program (TEP)
• September 1999 – The Sunflower Café opened at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre
• May 2002 – L. Merritt Support Centre founded in Lundar
• July 2014 – Lac du Bonnet Support Centre founded

If you have any questions about our services, we welcome you to contact us or to drop in to any of our centres.