Norman Region
Hi, my name is Madison Barteaux, and I am the Peer Support Outreach Worker for MDAM in the Northern Region of Manitoba. Included in the Northern region are the towns of Churchill, Flin Flon, Gillam, Gods River, Grand Rapids, Granville Lake, Ilford, Leaf Rapids, Lynn Lake, Mystery Lake, Snow Lake, South Indian Lake, The Pas, and the city of Thompson.
As a Peer Support Outreach Worker, I 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 norman@moodmb.ca.
Help/Support/Contact
Madi Barteaux is our newest addition to the MDAM team. She is freshly graduated from Assiniboine Community College’s Social Service Work program and is passionate about many things, especially removing the stigma that surrounds mental health! Madi is a Peer Support Outreach Worker for the Northern region. Madi’s main focus in the North is youth and she is introducing a new program to the region, the Disordered Eating and Body Image workshop. She is also a peer support group facilitator. Madi has many interests, she has played hockey since an early age, loves softball and baseball, and enjoys being outdoors!
Through this position I plan to focus on decreasing the stigma that surrounds mental illness as well as promoting mental wellness, I also plan to share basic education on common mental health topics. Feel free to reach out with any questions or topics of concern.
Crisis Phone List
All Rural Farm and Rural Stress Line: 866-367-3276
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Thompson Youth (17 and under) Mobile Crisis Team: 204-778-1472 or 1-866-242-1571 (toll free)
Soul Sisters
This is a “coffee and conversation” support group for women experiencing mood disorders, low mood, or the frustrations and concerns of Covid-19. It is a group of women helping women through sisterhood and connection. 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 westman@moodmb.ca or call / text Marian at 204-721-2174 or Susan at susans@moodmb.ca
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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