Wellness Resources
The following links offer information, tools, and resources to assist individuals who may be experiencing challenges, and serve to assist in the promotion of general wellness and mental health.
Stay home from work and let your supervisor know that you are off sick. If you are feeling well enough and it is possible with your job, you may arrange with your supervisor to work from home.
Take a COVID rapid test three times at 24-hour intervals, stopping testing if you test positive. If you test negative all three times AND if you have no fever and your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours, you may return to campus. If you test positive, you will need to isolate for 5 days after the onset of symptoms (or of the test date if you are asymptomatic) AND until you have no fever and your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours.
If you need more than 5 days of sick leave, we will require a medical note stating that you cannot work and the anticipated time frame that you will be off work. Please send the note directly to Employee Health and Wellness in Human Resources
Complete the Request for Accommodation Form [PDF], attach supporting medical documentation, and send them to the Employee Health and Wellness Specialist in Human Resources.
Employee Request for Accommodation [PDF]
Medical Accomodation Form [PDF]
Individualized Emergency Plan [PDF]
Workplace Capabilities/ Return to Work Authorization Form [PDF]
Manitoba Blue Cross Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Click here for general information on the EFAP through Manitoba Blue Cross.
- My Good Health - Through your mybluecross account, you can access My Good Health's online wellness resources, tools and workbooks.
COVID-19 Resources
- Mental Health Support for Coping With COVID-19 [PDF]
- Along with many other stresses, COVID-19 has left many of us feeling disconnected. Connect Now [PDF] is a new support line that allows you to connect instantly with a professional counsellor from the University of Winnipeg’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The support line provides access to immediate support from a mental health professional, without needing to commit to on-going counselling sessions.
- Manitoba COVID-19 screening tool
- Canadian Mental Health Association: Information, resources and tips for dealing with COVID-19
- Government of Manitoba: Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program
- Manitoba Adolescent Treat Centre: Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Youth Addiction Services [PDF]
- Shared Health and the Regional Health Authority Mental Health Programs: Virtual Crisis Response Services [PDF] (Adult)
- For more information, visit the Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada websites. These sites are being updated regularly with up-to-date, accurate information.
- The Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) has established an anxiety support line for anyone seeking support during this challenging time. You can call their support line at 204.925.0040. The line will be checked regularly between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekends. If you leave your name, phone number or email address, an ADAM representative will get in touch with you within a short period of time.
Great West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace
- Working Through It: Stories of reclaiming well-being at work, off work and returning to work
A series of videos designed to speak directly to people struggling with mental health issues. - Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Tools and resources for managers and employees. - Exercises for Stress Reduction and Deep Relaxation
Four video sessions to help reduce stress.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Community Mental Health
This program includes a range of community-based programs designed to help adults experiencing mental health problems. - The Culture of Well-being [PDF]
Guide to mental health resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Winnipeg.
Province of Manitoba
- Mental Health Promotion
Links and resources to promote the mental health and mental well-being of individuals, families, organizations and communities.
Health Canada/Government of Canada
- Mental Health - Coping With Stress
Information on symptoms, health effects, and dealing with stress. - Mental Health and Wellness - First Nations and Inuit Health
- Mental Illness
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- Mental Health Week (Takes place in May each year)
Other Mental Health Resources
The following resources cover a variety of topics to promote the health and wellness of our employees and their families.
Manitoba Blue Cross Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Click here for general information on the EFAP through Manitoba Blue Cross.
Government of Canada
- Healthy Canadians
Information on food, health, environment, recalls and alerts, and child health. - Healthy Living
Information on healthy babies, seniors, healthy eating and mental health. - West Nile Virus
- Lyme Disease
- Skin Cancer
Other Health & Wellness Resources
- Alive Natural Health & Wellness Magazine Health and lifestyle (fitness, beauty, green living) articles, as well as a recipe finder.
- Women’s Health Matters Information, news and research findings on women's health.
- Heart & Stroke Foundation Information, recipes and tools to promote heart health and a healthy lifestyle.
- Physical Activity Tips for Adults, Public Health Agency
- ParticipACTION Tips to help individuals and families become more physically active.
- Physical Activity Guidelines Canadian physical activity guidelines for ages 0-65+ and sedentary behaviour guidelines for ages 0-17.
- Winnipeg in motion A health promotion strategy with an emphasis on increasing physical activity.
- Winnipeg Trails Association Detailed maps of walking trails in Winnipeg.
Ergonomic Resources
- Ergonomic hazards of the seated posture [PDF], Safe Work
- Workspace adjustments to avoid aches and pains [PDF], UW Safety Office