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 & Friday from September to June and Tuesdays only in July and August, 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.

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.

Communication Workshop

This program is for stroke survivors who want help to improve their communication skills. In a supportive small group setting, participants practice reading, writing, speaking and listening. This program complements speech therapy, but doesn't replace it.

Every Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the SAM Centre.

Wednesday Office Volunteer Group

A group of community volunteers meets 10:00 am -1:00 pm to help complete tasks in the SAM Centre.

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 the SAM Centre, Unit B - 247 Provencher Blvd.

St. James Peer Support Group

4th Wednesday of each Month

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

2109 Portage Avenue

St. Vital Peer Support Group

The St. Vital Group is no longer meeting.

Young Adult Peer (YAP) Group

To bring together young adult stroke survivors for discussion and support.

3rd Thursday of each Month

1:30 - 3:30 pm at the SAM Centre, Unit B - 247 Provencher Blvd.

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.