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Manitoba Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat

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Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat

Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat

The Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat is a department within the provincial government that works with all departments to create an environment within Manitoba that promotes health, independence and well-being of all older Manitobans. The Secretariat provides:
Bullet support to the Minister responsible for Seniors to ensure the needs and concerns of seniors are reflected through a co-ordinated and comprehensive framework of legislation, public policy and programs.
Bullet a central source of information and referral for seniors and their families, seniors’ organizations and government departments.
Bullet a collaborative approach to working across government, with community groups and the private sector.
Bullet administrative and research support to the Manitoba Council on Aging in the exploration of aging issues.
The Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat has led the Province in developing an Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative to help seniors lead active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging.

For more information contact:
822 - 155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3H8
Phone: 945-2127
Toll-free: 1-800-665-6565

Seniors Information Line
The Seniors Information Line is an information and referral line for seniors, their families, caregivers and professionals working with seniors.  Individuals can access information on seniors’ programs and services available in Manitoba.

For more information, contact:
In Winnipeg: 945-6565
Toll-free: 1-800-665-6565

Seniors Abuse Line
The Seniors Abuse Line is a confidential information service aimed at providing seniors, family members, professionals, and others with a one-stop information resource on elder abuse. The abuse line staff provide information on community resources and support services that are available throughout Manitoba. An elder abuse consultant is also available to provide education and training, and to assist communities to ensure that services and supports are coordinated and available to abused older persons. For more information, contact:

Seniors Abuse Line
Phone: 945-1884
Toll-free: 1-888-896-7183