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Notice: Millennium Library is undergoing renovations to replace carpet tiles and lighting. The library will remain open while work is completed. Some areas will be temporarily closed during renovations. Please visit our project page for details.

Notice: The book return at St. John's Library will be unavailable until further notice. Please return material at West Kildonan Library's book return during the closure. / Le guichet de retour de la Bibliothèque de St. John's ne sera pas disponible jusqu' à nouvel ordre. Veuillez retourner vos articles à la Biliothèque de Kildonan-Ouest pendant la fermeture.

Notice: Face masks are strongly recommended / Les masques sont fortement recommandés.

Winnipeg Public Library

Community Crisis Workers

Do you need to talk, or need help, or know someone who would benefit from our services? Bruce and Sheila are available for appointments - please contact them by phone or email to arrange an appointment time.

Bruce and Sheila are available to provide information on shelter and housing/benefits, social assistance, employment, counselling, mental health programs and services, health care information, income tax and much more.

Information poster for community crisis workers

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Bruce Fiske, Community Crisis Worker, Winnipeg Public Library
Sheila Bughao, Community Crisis Worker, Winnipeg Public Library

If you are in crisis, please contact the Crisis Response Centre at 204-940-1781 (Adult), Youth Stabilization Unit at 204-949-4781 (Youth) or Health Links at 204-788-8200 and for urgent matter/emergency please call 911.

Please see the Library's Mental Health Info Guide for more resources, including resources for help with anxiety and COVID-19.


Looking for informative sites on community supports?

Our community crisis workers recommends these sites:


Check out 211 Manitoba for more services.


Last update: April 19, 2022

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