Multidisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Centre (M.A.C.C)

M.A.C.C. appointments are currently available in-person, or virtually by video or phone.

To contact M.A.C.C., please e-mail Macc@newdirections.mb.ca.

Multidisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Centre (M.A.C.C)

M.A.C.C offers diverse multidisciplinary clinical and cultural services to individuals who are unable to access community services due to systemic barriers, (e.g., financial, scarcity of resources, language, etc.). Services can involve one or more specialties in an integrated fashion, utilizing a person-centred approach.

Current M.A.C.C. Groups

Anxiety

DBT

Depression

Relationship

Benefits of Group Therapy

These groups are structured groups in which individuals can learn new skills and coping strategies to manage mental health. Group therapy can be a great addition to other proactive health strategies and provides the opportunity to learn from the group facilitators and peers who experience similar challenges. Group therapy has many benefits including:

Group therapy helps you realize you are not alone and reduces isolation
Group therapy helps one to give and receive positive encouragement from others
Group therapy can help one learn to relate to others and yourself in a healthier way
One can witness mental health success and wellness in others and inspire hope
Group therapy can help you develop and practice coping skills while receiving feedback

MACC Services

MACC Therapists offer Assessment, Consultation, Therapy (Individual, Couple, Family and Group) as well as Training in the following areas:

Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Trauma
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
FASD Consultation
Family and Couple Therapy

For individuals receiving other ongoing New Directions services the following specialties are also available as part of an integrated assessment or consultation approach:

Pharmacy
Psychiatry
Nurse practitioner
Nutrition

Provision of Services

The request for services is matched with a service provider who will contact you to schedule an appointment. The number of sessions will depend on the type and scope of the service.
Therapy groups. Groups offered vary during the year. Examples of groups offered include DBT skills group for adults with disabilities, children’s group, “Ladies’ night” (self-esteem group for women with intellectual disabilities), “The men’s group” (support group for men with intellectual disabilities), youth DBT skills group, etc. Organizations can also request therapeutic or skills groups depend on needs.
Training and consultation. MACC can offer clinical training and consultation to organizations and other service providers.
Contracts can include a written report that is provided at the end of the service along with the receipt for services. Reports can involve one discipline or an integration of disciplines depending on the specific referral.
Service evaluation. At the conclusion of the service, you will be offered the option to provide anonymous feedback regarding the quality of the services you received.

MACC Trainings

Training

1. For different roles (staff, care providers, significant others, other agencies, individuals).
2. Different duration depending on the topic or audience (duration can range from 30 minutes to a full day, and can be spread over various sessions).
3. Modality of training can be in person or virtual.
4. Location can be at 717 Portage or at an off-site.
5. Trainers vary depending on the topic, from various disciplines (e.g., SW, psychology, OT, family therapy, pharmacy, nutritionist, etc).
6. Some training packages have been developed based on requests and new packages can be developed or adapted based on new requests.

Examples of trainings that have been developed and provided:

Skill Development for Professionals

Writing Skills for Case Managers and Home Supervisors – Part 1 and 2
Communication skills
Towards Independence
Case Management skills
Relationship Building

Trauma and Attachment

Self-Regulation
Vicarious Trauma
Building Resiliency
Repairing Attachment Injury

Care Provider Training

Foundations in Person Centered Work
Connecting with Families and Community
Child Development
Understanding Change and Stability

Other

Harm Reduction
Sexuality and Disabilities
Neurodiversity

Trainings currently offered by MACC can be found here.

To discuss training needs, contact: macc@newdirections.mb.ca

Pricing

Psychology

Psychology

Assessment/Therapy/Consultation: $215 per hour
Cap of $2,600 for assessment
No-show fee: $100

Invoice for assessment must be paid in full prior to the delivery of the written report.

Individuals with school, private or work insurance pay for MACC services directly and are provided a receipt to get reimbursement from their insurance company.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Assessment/Therapy/Consultation: $110 per hour
Cap of $1650 for Assessment
Cancellation/no-show fee: $50

Invoice for assessment must be paid in full prior to the delivery of the written report.

Individuals with school, private or work insurance pay for MACC services directly and are provided a receipt to get reimbursement from their insurance company.

Knowledge Keeper

Knowledge Keeper

Consultation: $100 per hour
Cancellation/No show fee: $50

Invoice for assessment must be paid in full prior to the delivery of the written report.

Individuals with school, private or work insurance pay for MACC services directly and are provided a receipt to get reimbursement from their insurance company.

Integrated Services

Type of Service (specific breakdown)	Number of hours	Cost breakdown
Stage 1 – Assessment	12	$2400
Stage 2 – Multidisciplinary Support System Planning	10	$1450
Stage 3 – Monitoring and Revision	6	$870
Total Estimate Assessment	28 Hours	Capped at $4700.00

Invoice for assessment must be paid in full prior to the delivery of the written report.

Individuals with school, private or work insurance pay for MACC services directly and are provided a receipt to get reimbursement from their insurance company.

Referral Process

Step 1: Fill out and submit referral form

- Access the online referral form

Or contact the office to request the referral form

Multidisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Centre
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
3rd Floor – 717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8