October Calendar Raffle Winners!
We’re happy to share the winners of our first New Directions Calendar Raffle. If you’d like to watch the draw held at 717 Portage Avenue on October 31, visit our Facebook…
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Elaine Newhook wins Direct Support Professional of Distinction Award
To celebrate Direct Support Professionals Week, the Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba (ADSPM) asked all membered organizations to nominate DSPs they felt go above and beyond to make…
Every Child Matters T-Shirts for Sale
Every Child Matters. For National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we have t-shirts available for sale for $20. The design was created by Training Opportunities for Youth (TOFY) participant Jayden.…
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Frain
On June 18th, New Directions CEO Dr. Jennifer Frain was honoured with an Honorary Diploma in Disability and Community Support from RRC Polytech. It was the first time an Honorary…
New Directions’ Says Goodbye to One of Our Original Agency Owned Homes
In 1989, the first Shift Staffed Home was opened in Southwest Winnipeg. This home was made available for those with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges, allowing integration into the…
Influencing Policy and Practice through Research and Volunteering
For Stephanie Houvardas, volunteering became a meaningful way to give back to the community. Stephanie volunteered remotely with and assisted the research and evaluation team at New Directions on two…
Sharing Stories and Learning through Youth
For Alex Elewa-ikpakwu, his volunteer experience provided new perspectives on life and the resilience of young people. Alex was involved in a research project with New Directions’ Training Opportunities for…
Rebuilding After the Fire
As the end of 2021 was approaching, the team at New Directions was busy planning a long-awaited return to the office. It had been a two-year period of pandemic restrictions.…
Staff Profile: Ashley Zuk
Ashley Zuk started her career in the social services sector over 20 years ago. “I have always been passionate about working with people and the idea of supporting them and…
An Update from Jennifer Frain: Honouring Our Journey
Dear friends of New Directions, It is with great pleasure that I write you all to inform of an exciting update in our organization. As we get closer to celebrating…
From Classroom to Community: University of Manitoba Law students create document to improve health care access
In partnership with New Directions, a group of Law Students from the University of Manitoba created a document that aims to improve access to healthcare for marginalized persons. Lewis Lee,…
The Power of Learning: Inspiring the Community Through Volunteering
For Nneoma Anozie, volunteering has become more than just a hobby. “I always look forward to it,” she says as she smiles. Volunteering has provided her a sense of purpose,…
Providing Peace And Inspiring Hope: Laura’s Volunteering Story
Laura McArthur’s passion for helping others has drawn her to a career in psychology, and recently, to volunteering at New Directions’ Supported Independent Living (SIL) program. Laura volunteers once a…
High School Student Volunteer Shares her Positive Experience
Allison Kennedy is a grade 12 student who has been volunteering for New Directions and is thrilled to share her experience – and what volunteering means to her. She tutors…
2024 New Directions Workshops
All workshops listed have already been developed and are ready for presentation. If you are interested in a particular workshop, please contact the person listed at the bottom of the…
2022 Annual Report – What’s New at New Directions
Read our 2022 Annual Report Our 2022 Annual Report is now available, showcasing our tremendous gratitude towards our staff, the individuals we support, and our community over the past year.…
Support Indigenous Creators
June is National Indigenous History Month, and today is National Indigenous People’s Day. Today is a opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to truth telling and reconciliation. We’d like to share…
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Events & Resources Guide
Events ••••••••••••• Saturday, June 18: • APTN Indigenous Day Live @ The Forks and Live on TV and YouTube | 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. www.indigenousdaylive.ca/winnipeg • Morden National Indigenous…
Storybook for Ukrainian Families – What’s New at New Directions?
Storybook Distributed to Refugee Families “We are pleased to contribute to Manitoba’s Ukrainian Refugee Reception Centre, a welcome centre for refugees that has already assisted nearly 350 people that were…
What’s New at New Directions? May ’22
The last week in April was National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and again we want to thank all the amazing volunteers in our organization who selflessly give their time and expertise…
Provincial Support for Disability Services Impacts New Directions Programs
The Province of Manitoba announced last week, an investment of nearly $29 million toward supporting disability services and increasing wages of staff that provide them. New Directions has been selected…
Theresa’s 285
Volunteering is a selfless act. An act of someone freely giving their time and labour for community service. Volunteering can be a great way to give back to the people…
A Gift for the Holidays
Picture yourself around the Holidays. Some of the things that probably came to mind were family dinners, gifts, maybe an ugly sweater, and probably a warm drink as you share…
Storybook Translation – What’s New at New Directions?
What’s New at New Directions? Our staff and the individuals we support have been busy this past month, and we have plenty of good news to share with all of you.…
Thanks to You, Alex has a Winter Jacket
You step outside into an unusually cold Manitoba winter, and you’re met with the customary bone-chilling breeze. The shiver that runs through you is followed by one of the ensembles…
Story Book Translated to Ukrainian & Russian
Children experiencing trauma from fleeing the war in Ukraine will be receiving copies of Big Feelings Come and Go, a storybook which helps families understand and manage difficult emotions. This…
Services Back in Full Swing – What’s New at New Directions?
We are happy to announce that 6 weeks after the fire at 717 Portage Ave. we have been able to re-locate some core services that were provided at our main…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Groups
Our Multidisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Centre (M.A.C.C.) program is offering two Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) groups for Depression (8 sessions) and for Anxiety (8 sessions). Sessions to begin the…
What’s New at New Directions? February 2022
Update on the Fire at 717 Portage Ave. The fire that devastated our main office last month caused extensive damage throughout the entire building. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, and now…
Mailing Address Change
For the time being, our mailing address has changed until operations out of our main office can resume. For now, all mail can be sent to: New Directions 574 Erin…
Fire at 717 Portage Office
URGENT UPDATE! Earlier today we had a fire on the first floor of our main office at 717 Portage Ave. Thankfully, nobody was injured in the fire. We do not…
What the Science Tells Us About Adolescent Sleep
What the Science Tells Us About Adolescent Sleep What the Science Tells Us About Adolescent Sleep
What’s New at New Directions: December 2021
What’s New at New Directions? At New Directions, we work hard to help individuals supported by our programs. Find out all the great stuff our staff and the individuals we…
Celebrating Years of Service, 2021
Every year in November, we host a Years of Service Recognition event. We show our support and appreciation to every staff member who has been with New Directions for 5,…
Community of Big Hearts Podcast Features Dr. Jennifer Frain
On November 15, 2021, our CEO, Dr. Jennifer Frain was a guest on the Community of Big Hearts Podcast with hosts Stu and Damian. You can also listen to the…
What’s New at New Directions? November 2021
We are always busy giving the best services we have to offer individuals in our community. Find out what we’ve been up to.
November Trainings & Workshops
Check out the Trainings and Workshops we are offering in November. Using Attachment as a Lens for Child Welfare Practice Nov. 4 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.This 3 hour…
What’s New at New Directions? October 2021
What’s New at New Directions? This back-to-school season has been a busy time at New Directions, but our staff have been hard at work providing the best supports possible to…
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2021
On September 29th, we hosted an event in recognition of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Over 100 people we support, staff, and community members showed up in celebration and…
October Trainings & Workshops
Check out October’s upcoming trainings and workshops we are offering. The Seven Keys to Good Case ManagementOct. 6 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Good case management will provide an organization…
United Way’s Walk this Way Event
Join the United Way’s Walk This Way Event Join the United Way’s Walk This Way Event
September ’21 News
This past summer has been busy within New Direction, and our Service Areas are slowly opening up and adapting to new Public Health Guidelines.
Trainings & Workshops – Sept. 2021
Check out September’s upcoming trainings we are offering.
Pushing Through Pandemic Hardships
The words pandemicand struggle have been going hand in hand for over a year now. People, communities, and businesses alike are struggling to make ends thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Gwayakotam – Find Out The Truth
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We Stand in Solidarity
We stand in solidarity with our relatives and Indigenous Families across Turtle Island, on the discovery of the mass grave of 215 children. The Residential School survivors and family members of the children…
Trainings Offered: June 2021
There are currently two trainings being offered in June 2021 Critical Thinking in Case Management This three hour presentation is about looking beneath the surface of knowledge and reason in…
Fighting Against Food Insecurity
Nearly 200,000 Manitobans experience food insecurity daily. That means roughly 14 per cent of all Manitobans cannot afford healthy food, or in many cases, any food at all.[1] Many…
Become a Mentor Landlord
New Directions welcomes applications for Mentor Landlord year-round in Children Home Services within New Directions. Mentor Landlord stream is dedicated to support young people aging out of care and transitioning…
Help New Directions in The Winnipeg Foundation Centennial River Trail Contest
You’re invited to explore the historical Forks area and find signs featuring three gold coins and enter for chance to help your favourite registered charity. It’s easy to do! Take…
New Training Opportunity: Putting the pieces together: Teachers finding balance through COVID
Putting the pieces together: Teachers finding balance through COVID Description: The demands and the amount of information to cope with the pandemic can be overwhelming! Lists of general recommendations and…
Covid-19: Changes to Services
Our staff have been working tirelessly to make sure our homes and programs are safe for both staff and participants. This has not been easy, but our incredible staff have…
Congrats to 30+ Years!
Today we want to recognize our staff who have been with us for 30+ years.
Congrats to 20 & 25 Years
Today we want to recognize our staff who have been with us for 20 & 25 years.
Celebrating 10 & 15 Years of Service
Today we want to recognize our staff who have been with us for 10 & 15 years.
Years of Service Recognition
Every year in November, we host a Years of Service Recognition event. We show our support and appreciation to every staff member who has been with New Directions for 5,…
The Compass: Charting New Directions Autumn 2020
Reorg 2.0 At the beginning of 2018, New Directions undertook its biggest reorganization in 135 years.
Home Share Providers
Please download and read through all of the below documents. If you believe being a Home Share Provider is right for you, fill in the applications and send them with…
Opportunities for Foster Families
At New Directions, we offer person-centered, family focused supports that are rooted in values of cultural integrity. Our Child Home Supports service area uses an intensive case management
Lodge Training Information
Training provided in exchange for the commitment and dedication of professionals to address the issue of exploitation in their communities.
Join the New Directions Team to help United Way Raise $100,000!
United Way is running their Walk This Way event to raise $100,000.
ND Property Services: Giving People a Chance
Everyone deserves a chance. A chance to grow, a chance to work, and a chance to be a part of something.
Tiffany Schambach featured in Free Press Article
Tiffany came to New Directions over ten years ago in our Resources for Adolescent Parents (RAP) program.
Big News – Big Feelings Come and Go is now an audio book
We are pleased to tell you that Big Feelings Come and Go is now available as a FREE Video Read Aloud book!
Creating Lasting Connections in Community Homes
Every child deserves love, support, relationships, and fun, no matter how they behave or where they come from. Justin Ducharme, 31, is one person who believes this wholeheartedly, doing whatever…
Café 6 Catering Menu
Send us your order at (204) 772-2623 or email us at Café6@newdirections.mb.ca
Ralph’s Road to Independent Living
Having a place to call home is a basic need often taken for granted by many. For Ralph Erb, 32, this is something he wouldn’t be able to have and…
Steven’s Commitment to Helping Adults Live Full, Independent Lives
Steven Stevenson says he was instantly drawn to New Directions’ strong community, warm environment, and supportive staff at his practicum with us 7 years ago. He studied at Red River…
Supported Independent Living Addresses Homelessness, Addiction, & Mental Illness in Winnipeg
The Supported Independent Living Resource Centre is usually bustling with activity from Winnipeggers. You can find adults of all backgrounds coming together at 514 St. Mary Avenue to play games,…
Sabrina Supports Adult Home Share
From Jets games to financial freedom, Sabrina Ferreira De Paula-Morier helps individuals living in New Directions’ Adult Home Share service follow their dreams, whatever the size. “I’m here for you,”…
Ed’s Pursuit of Happiness
Resiliency and the pursuit of happiness have been the theme of Ed Dovidua’s life and overall experience with New Directions. Ed’s wants and needs are not much different than anyone…