Manitoba Health

How Is Spiritual Care Facilitated In Manitoba?

For close to ten years, there has been provincial coordinator of spiritual care position with Manitoba Health and Healthy Living in the Mental Health, Addictions and Spiritual Care Branch.

The primary focus of this position is to support comprehensive spiritual health care through strategic planning, analytical study, consensus building, resource sharing and education.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of Manitoba Health and Healthy Living in relation to the provision of spiritual health care, please contact:

Manitoba Health
Mental Health, Addictions and Spiritual Care Branch
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone (204) 788-6659

Coordination of this aspect of health service is facilitated by two provincial committees:

• the Spiritual Care Management Network; and
• the Provincial Spiritual Care Advisory Committee.

These groups ensure communication, connection and future planning for the province. The management network represents all the regional health authorities in the province. The advisory committee seeks includes members from a wide range of religious and spiritual groups. 
 
Each regional health authority has either a designated and specifically trained Spiritual Care Coordinator or a staff person who is responsible for the service. Questions about the responsibilities and services at the local level can be directed to the regional health authorities.