We offer direct support to stroke people and their families in the province of Manitoba.

We offer:

Referral Services to other Community Resources

Information Packages

Educational Materials

Volunteer Opportunities and Training

Visitation Program called "Advance-a-Step"

Trained volunteers, members of SAM and stroke survivors themselves, are available to visit people who have recently experienced a stroke.

Speaker's Bureau or Stroke Panel

Our speakers are available to make presentations to your organization. Your group will learn more about SAM. Please call SAM Centre at 942-2880 to book a speaker or group of speakers.

Our newsletter "Ups and Downs" is published quarterly.

Adapted Exercises

This post-stroke exercise program is offered by licensed Physiotherapists from Home Therapy Services (HTS). HTS is covered by Blue Cross, Autopac and many other Health Insurance Plans.

Every Tuesday, 11:00 - 11:30 am, at the SAM Centre. Come both days or once per week.

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy coffee and discussion after the session and stay until 1:00 pm or so.

$5.00 per half-hour session for SAM members.

Taiji: Functional Fitness For Stroke Survivors

Every Friday from 9:45 – 10:45 AM. Join anytime. All are welcome. You don’t have to be a stroke survivor to take these classes. You will learn slow movements that will cultivate your natural energy. These movements will improve your balance, flexibility and give you greater strength throughout your body and mind. You’ll find that daily life becomes easier and less stressful. You will also gain confidence with this new found strength.

To register or if you have any questions, phone Rebecca at 788-4797 or e-mail becca_maya@hotmail.com. You can also phone or e-mail the SAM Centre. Rebecca Atkinson, physiotherapist has been practicing Taiji for 5 years and is studying Evidenced-Based Taiji with Dr. Yang Yang of the Center for Taiji Studies in New York.

As a physiotherapist, she has a wide range of experience in neurological, pain and injury rehabilitation and prevention. Her mission: To help you explore, experience and evolve yourself through moving meditation.

Try it once. You’ll love it.

SAM Auxiliary

The mandate of the Auxiliary is to assist SAM in achieving its objectives primarily through projects and activities (e.g. Knits for Charity, fundraising & special events).

Every Tuesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SAM Centre.

Please contact the Auxiliary at the SAM Centre for details.

Moving Forward

Every Monday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the SAM Centre at B – 247 Provencher Blvd.

To create clear and concise projects that would benefit the Association and its members and have fun doing.

PSSST! (Progressive Stroke Survivor Support Team)…group name subject to change

4th Wednesday of each Month, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the SAM Centre, Unit B – 247 Provencher Blvd.

Our goal is to bring together young adult stroke survivors for open discussions on issues and topics relating to our age group, to share concerns and assist in personal and group goal setting.

Thursday Games Day Group

The Games Day group meets for games, fellowship and snacks from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SAM Centre. Dues are collected for special snacks.

SAM Peer Support Groups in Winnipeg

Most of the groups meet monthly from September to June, led by volunteer facilitators. A few of the groups also meet in July and August. Please call the SAM Centre for details.

Strokes 'n Folks Peer Support Group

1st Wednesday of each Month

1:00 - 3:00 pm at Immanuel United Church, 755 Golspie Street at Kimberly Avenue.

In Your Prime Peer Support Group

2nd Monday of each Month

1:00 - 3:00 pm at Access Transcona.

St. James Peer Support Group

4th Wednesday of each Month

1:00 - 3:00 pm at St. James Seniors Centre

2109 Portage Avenue

SAM Care for Caregivers (Family Support)

Individual or group discussions with Caregiver Pauline V. - Pauline is available for phone chats. Please call the SAM Centre for details.

Email Caregiver Neil S. - Neil invites other caregivers to email him for caregiver support at: neilgs51@mts.net

Group Caregiver sessions are possible upon request to:

assist caregivers to express their concerns and ideas

learn new ways to cope with problems and concerns

empower caregivers to come to a place of their own well-being

help caregivers to deal with stress

help caregivers to deal with isolation

SAM Peer Support Groups outside of Winnipeg

The following groups meet from September to June. Please call or email for details.

Portage La Prairie Peer Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of each Month. Call or email the SAM Centre for details.