Explores what’s happening in our neighbourhoods, how safe we feel, and whether we’re engaged in community activities or are socially isolated.
“Healthy populations means people living a life that’s worth living, a life with purpose that they can feel connected to, that is driven by what fits with their values and fits with their integrity.
People with addictions are often making choices that they don’t like but feel compelled to make. If you’re looking at the broader aspects of health, such as meaningful connections and feeling like you’re contributing to the world you’re living in, all of that goes by the wayside when you’re trying to meet a need or cover up a trauma.
Tamarack is different. This is your home now, and we are going to treat you like a valuable member of this community, and we’re going to help you feel cared for and supported, even if you can’t yet feel that for yourself.”
Lisa Cowan, Tamarack Recovery Centre, Executive Director
“Healthy populations means people living a life that’s worth living, a life with purpose that they can feel connected to, that is driven by what fits with their values and fits with their integrity.
People with addictions are often making choices that they don’t like but feel compelled to make. If you’re looking at the broader aspects of health, such as meaningful connections and feeling like you’re contributing to the world you’re living in, all of that goes by the wayside when you’re trying to meet a need or cover up a trauma.
Tamarack is different. This is your home now, and we are going to treat you like a valuable member of this community, and we’re going to help you feel cared for and supported, even if you can’t yet feel that for yourself.”
Lisa Cowan, Tamarack Recovery Centre, Executive Director
- Have places where everyone in our community can share their story and have it shared.
- Improve access to community supports; make this easier and quicker.
Calls for action submitted by participants of two public, Vital Conversations held on June 22, 2022.
Indicators
SELF-RATED OVERALL HEALTH
52%
of Winnipeggers feel they are in good health, a 9% drop since 2015, and lower than the national average of 61% who rate their overall health as excellent or very good.
34% of Winnipeggers in low income rate their overall health as excellent or very good.
34% of Winnipeggers with a disability rate their overall health as excellent or very good.
Source: Statistics Canada and representative survey of Winnipeggers 2022
SELF-RATED MENTAL HEALTH
% of Winnipeggers who rate their mental health as excellent or very good:
 | 70% | 41% | 52% |
|---|---|---|---|
2015 | 2020 (Pandemic) | 2022 |
70% | 2015 |
|---|
41% | 2020 (Pandemic) |
|---|
52% | 2022 |
|---|
40% of 2SLGBTQ Winnipeggers rate their mental health as excellent or very good.
40% of Winnipeggers with a disability rate their mental health as excellent or very good.
Source: Statistics Canada and representative survey of Winnipeggers 2022
WAIT TIMES FOR ADDICTIONS TREATMENT IN MANITOBA
MEN | WOMEN | |
 | 44 | 119 |
DAYS | DAYS |
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (May 2022)
