Public Access to Computers with Internet – available for 1 hour per day, per person free of charge.  Hotmail, Yahoo and Facebook accounts are not accessible. 

Meeting Rooms – free use of our meeting rooms for non-profit organizations in need of meeting space.  Pre-book by calling 578-4800 and signing the room booking guidelines.

Free Laundry Services – on a first-come, first-serve basis; with a limit of 3 loads per week.  Generally, a short-term solution for people who have nowhere to do laundry.  People are encouraged and assisted to secure a more permanent solution for their laundry needs.

Barrier-Free Shower Room – on a first-come, first-serve basis; during business hours of 11 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week.  Towels, facecloth and soap can be provided.

Harm Reduction Initiatives – needle distribution and sharps drop off site.  Free condoms and lubrication are also available.

Public Access Telephone – free local and limited long distance calling.  There is also free voicemail available (great for job hunters).  Voicemail is accessible from any phone, once it's set up.

Fax/Photocopying/Printing – available free of charge.  Limit of 10 pages per day, per person.

Nurse Practitioner – available for those who do not have a family physician.  Able to order and manage tests (i.e. blood work, X-rays, ultrasounds, Pap tests, swabs, etc); can perform minor invasive and surgical procedures (i.e. skin biopsy, suturing, etc.); prescribe many medications and help to diagnose and manage new or existing health conditions.

Service Navigator – assists with physical, social and emotional needs of clients.  They help to problem solve, identify options and link clients to the right service provider, referral agency or resource in a timely manner. They are usually the first staff member you meet with to help understand your needs and connect you to the right services.

Addictions Services (AFM) – AFM provides help and support for adults and their families who are dealing with an addiction to alcohol, drugs and/or gambling.  One-on-one or group sessions are offered.   

Cultural Facilitators – within the healthcare setting, provides language support/interpretation for individuals who speak Mandarin or Spanish.  They also help to organize information and cultural education sessions for the immigrant communities or service providers.

Community Social Worker – works with individuals and families with complex social and physical needs.  Provides long-term support; problem solving skills; life skills counselling; goal setting and advocacy.

Community Health Nurse – helps people of all ages with their health needs.  Nurses can refer and/or discuss ways to stay healthier for life, as well as provide home/clinic/community resource visits.

Housing Resource Worker – help clients search for decent, low-cost housing in Brandon and area. Housing Resource Worker can assist with searches for furniture or other household supplies.  Housing staff work with other agencies to have supports in place to help people be successful tenants.  They advocate for improvements in rental units and can help problem solve with tenants and landlords. Housing workers also provide education on how to be a successful tenant.

Community Mental Health Worker – help people who are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, etc.  They provide assessments, treatment planning, counselling and referrals for clients.  Clients must be an adult, live in Brandon (or close by) and requesting help.  Clients can self-refer or be referred by someone else.  However, clients must agree to the referral.

Consumer Peer Support Worker – provides peer support to anyone receiving mental health services.  Education is available to promote positive mental health and build self-esteem.  Provides workshops for individuals and groups as available.  One-to-one peer support is also available. The Consumer Peer Support Worker also coordinates ‘Get Better Together’- a 6 week self management series for anyone living with a chronic disease.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) – taxes are prepared by a volunteer and filed electronically to Revenue Canada.  This service is free for single individuals with an income of less than $25,000 or families with an income of less than $35,000 (plus $2,500 for every dependant).  From March through April, clients are able to meet with a volunteer to have their taxes completed.  Clients are also able to use our "drop off" service by leaving their tax information at 7th Street Health Access Centre for a volunteer to complete.  Drop off service is available until the end of September. 

Coffee House – 1^st Sunday of every month, from 2:00 till 4:00 pm.  Come enjoy coffee, snacks and a visit.  Meet old friends, make new friends, ask questions, learn how to be healthier and have fun!

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) – weight loss group that meets every Thursday from 1:00 till 2:30 pm in the Community Kitchen.  Contact Joyce at 726-5353 for more information.

Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) – members meet to support each other in common recovery from 2 illnesses, an emotional or psychiatric one and a chemical one or other addiction.  Group meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm and every Saturday morning at 11:30 am in the Community Kitchen. 

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