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Intake Information

ADULT Counselling Intake (ages 22+)

Intake is currently closed. ADULT counselling intake will reopen the first week of February 2025.

NEW! YOUTH Counselling Intake (ages 21 and under)

Due to the influx of youth applications for counselling services over the past year, we are trying something new to hopefully better meet the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ and questioning youth. Instead of our usual 4-month intake cycle, youth will now be able to apply for counselling at any time. When a spot becomes available for a youth, we will contact them to schedule their first appointment.
Click Here to fill out the YOUTH intake application form (ages 21 and under)
If you are unable to fill out the online intake application or have questions, please contact the front desk at 204-474-0212 ext. 201 between 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, or email: info@rainbowresourcecentre.org.

Program Information

Rainbow Resource Centre provides free short-term counselling (up to 8 sessions) and single-sessions to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Everyone’s experience of being 2SLGBTQ+ is unique and so the supports required are not the same for everyone. There may be times when we feel it is in the best interest of everyone involved to make an external referral. The counsellors are happy to discuss this with you and strategize about accessing services at other agencies and organizations.

We understand that not everyone has equal access to services and that historically and presently, many population groups have been underserved. We strive to remove barriers by making our intake process equitable. We have identified five population groups who we will be prioritizing in our triaging process, including those who:

Identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a person of colour
Are a person with a disability
Are residing in a rural or Northern community
Are a youth (aged 21 and under)
Are an older adult (aged 55±)

When working with children ages 13 and under, we will ask that the parent or guardian(s) sign a “Consent to Therapy” form ensuring parental permission. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with a counsellor one-on-one, or as a family. At times, the counsellor may request individual sessions with either parents or children.

Rainbow Resource Centre does not have the capacity to provide crisis supports. If you are in crisis, please reach out to one of the following services:

If you are under 18, you can contact:
- Kids Help Phone at 1-668-6868
- Youth Mobile Crisis at 204-949-4777 or 1-888-383-2776.
Klinic’s 24/7 crisis line at 204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019
Trans Lifeline at 1-877-330-6366
Adult Mobile Crisis at 204-940-1781
Attend 817 Bannatyne Ave in Winnipeg for 24/7 crisis supports
Call or text 9-8-8 for the national Suicide Crisis Helpline

Yearly Intake Schedule (subject to change):

Early October intake open. Applications are then triaged and then counsellors will contact their caseloads in early November.
Early February intake open. Applications are then triaged and then counsellors will contact their caseloads in early March.
Early June intake open. Applications are then triaged and then counsellors will contact their caseloads in early July.

If you are a service provider and seeking consultation please call us at 204-474-0212 to arrange a time to meet with a counsellor.