This week, from May 5 to 11, the Manitoba film community comes together to reflect on our mental health.
Workers in the film and entertainment industry are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression compared to the general population, according to a review of more than 100 academic studies by Dr. Lucie Clements, commissioned by Equity, and a report by the Film and TV Charity, which also found that 87% of workers in these sectors have experienced a mental health problem (The Guardian, 2022; Lancaster University, 2021).
In a field defined by long hours, high pressure, and constant change, it’s easy to put mental wellness last. Whether you’re supporting a colleague, seeking help yourself, or just beginning to understand your own needs, this week is for you.
The CMHA’s 2025 Mental Health Week theme, “The Strength of Community,” reminds us that we are not alone.
Let’s build a Manitoba film industry where no one struggles in silence—where compassion speaks louder than stigma, and connection is stronger than isolation.
Because together, we heal.
And when we heal, we create.
Mental Health Services and Sources
The AFC
The lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry
Call: 416-975-0304 https://afchelps.ca/
Crisis Response Centre (CRC)
Provides walk-in, outreach, and scheduled crisis services.
Location: 817 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg
Call: 204-940-1781 Wikipedia+2Victoria Hospital+2Shared Health+2
Klinic Crisis Line
24/7 confidential counselling for individuals in crisis, suicidal, or struggling to cope.
Call: 204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019
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Manitoba Suicide Line
24/7 support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Call: 1-877-435-7170 Shared Health
The Link Youth 24-Hour Crisis Service
Call: 204-949-4777 or 1-888-383-2776 Klinic Community Health+1Victoria Hospital+1Shared Health
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Manitoba and Winnipeg
Offers service navigation, wellness skills support, rehabilitation, education, youth programs, community housing with supports, and employment services.
Call: 204-775-6442
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) – Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Services
Provides a range of mental health and addictions services, including community mental health services, hospital-based services, and crisis services.
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211 Manitoba
A free, confidential service that connects individuals to health and social services across the province.
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