Huddle South Central
Hello/Bonjour! We’re here for youth in English, et en français!
Come on in and get comfortable! Huddle South Central offers our mental health, physical health and substance-use services, employment counselling, peer support and outreach in both French and English. Our services are free of cost and free of judgement.
Whether you’re meeting a counsellor, social worker, nurse practitioner or dietician, many of our services can be accessed in your preferred national language. We also love to have fun here – and host Indigenous crafts and storytelling, games and movie nights, creative writing, bingo, karaoke, cooking classes and so much more.
What we do
There are so many free events and programs you can join at Huddle South Central, in-person or online you’ll find health and wellness workshops, drop-in counseling, group activities like karaoke and yoga, resume building sessions, Indigenous crafting and storytelling, and so much more.
Got any ideas for programming you’d like to see? We’d love to hear them. Send us your thoughts!
Ongoing Weekly Programming
- Primary Care (STI clinic)
- Counsellors (accepting new participants no waitlist)
- Peer Support
- Service Navigation (for students in the Winnipeg School Division)
- Traditional Healer
- Employment Services
- Dietician Services
- Social Services
- Drop-in activities
- Youth Advisory Board
- Every first Monday of the month at 4:30 pm
- My Tween and Me programming
- Echoes Truth and Love Across the Water outreach walk
- Every Tuesday from 5-8 pm
Where we are
Unit A – 17 Rue St Mary’s
Winnipeg, MB
R2H 1H2
Hours of operation:
New longer hours!
Monday – 10am-6pm
Tuesday – 12pm-8pm
Wednesday – 10am-6pm
Thursday – 12pm-8pm
Friday – 10am – 6pm
Saturday – CLOSED
Sunday – CLOSED
Contact Us:
Phone: 204-255-6497
Email: hubfeedback@youville.ca
Phone and emails are not monitored 24/7. Visit our Contact Page for more resources if you need immediate help.
How to get here
There is two-hour residential street parking available along our nearest side street, Horace Street. There is also a large paid parking lot behind the youth hub. We have a bike rack inside for you to store and lock your bicycle.
Bus Routes:
Who we are
Youth Hub Coordinator
Hi! I’m a bilingual Métis woman, a second-degree black belt, and the Youth Hub Coordinator at Huddle. I have crazy auntie energy and I’m always trying out new recipes in the kitchen. I work to provide voices for youth and their families through advocacy and compassion and I’m super passionate about community-based practices.
Youth Hub Executive Director
Toni Tilston-Jones (She/Her) is the Youth Hub Executive Director. Toni is a queer, settler who has lived in Treaty 1 territory her whole life. She has her Master of Social Work and was inspired to get into this field of work because of youth she met and worked alongside of in her early 20’s. Toni loves, loves, loves working in community. She is always in pursuit of social justice and committed to dismantling all forms of oppression. Toni is a sister, a parent, a wife, a friend, an advocate, and a community member. She loves being outside, reading, playing sports, being active and hanging out with her family, including her 2 dogs and of course, the cat.
Registered Nurse
Amy LaBrash (She/Her) is a Registered Nurse who is working towards becoming a Nurse Prescriber in sexual and reproductive health. She lives rurally with her partner Alex and her two cats Hannah and Lola. Amy feels strongly about infusing a harm reduction approach into all her client care and she is a strong believer in destigmatizing sex and drug use and supporting the people she serves in meeting whatever health goals they deem important. Three words that best describe Amy are energetic, passionate, and friendly. One of her goals in meeting with the people she serves is to create a comfortable space for them to discuss anything with her without fear of judgement.
Bilingual Counsellor
HI! I’m Danica (She/Her), a bilingual counselor here at Huddle. I love to be outside hiking, spending time with my dog Winnie and doing crafts like sewing or embroidery. I enjoy spending time with people and listening to their stories, addressing mental health concerns and helping folks find ways of coping. I strive to offer a non-judgemental and client-centered approach with a focus on harm reduction. I believe that we are all experts over our own lives.
Peer Leader
My name is Emily, I am a Peer Leader and a Mental Health Counsellor at Huddle South Central. I've been at Huddle for about 2 years now and I'm currently finishing up my Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I'm passionate about supporting youth on their mental health journeys and I enjoy connecting with and learning from community and all the wonderful people around me at Huddle. In my spare time, I love going for walks with my two dogs, reading books (especially anything psychology-related), playing volleyball and spending time with loved ones. If you see me around Huddle please don't hesitate to say hi, I'm always up to chat, do art together, and help you get connected with the supports you need!
Peer Leader
Hi there! My name is Alexandra and I am a Peer Leader at Huddle South Central. I started my journey with Huddle back in May 2022 as a intern through the Career Internship Program at Windsor Park Collegiate. I was then hired as a Peer Assistant in July 2022, and then hired as a full time Peer Leader in September 2022 and have been here since! Come to Huddle South Central and put me onto your music and chat to me about your pets! I'm always down for a friendly game of Blokus and or Mario Kart. I hope to see you soon! 🙂
Registered Dietician
Hello everyone! I am Catherine, the Registered Dietitian for Huddle and Youville St.Vital. I have been working as a Registered Dietitian since 2021 and completed my education in Manitoba. Having grown up in St.Boniface, I am aware of the services and challenges presented to youth in our area. My goal is to work with individuals, and in groups, to best support those facing various nutrition-related challenges. Some of my experience involves disordered eating, food security, chronic illness, sport nutrition, along with other health conditions. I work closely with the Huddle nurses and counselors to lead a multi-disciplinary team approach. Please feel free to book an appointment or visit me at Huddle on Fridays!!
Bilingual Addictions Support Counsellor
Hi! When I’m not with family, friends, playing squash, running, cooking & baking, watching TV, going to comedy, travelling, I am at work being a bilingual youth addictions counsellor (Bachelor of Social Work). I’m so grateful to be able to meet such wonderful people in my role and what I enjoy the most about counselling is being able to learn about people’s gifts and strengths and support people in using them to work towards their goals. Life can be so challenging and lonely at times, and I believe that connecting with others can really help.
Clinical Intake Specialist - MSW, RSW, BA (Hons)
Hi I'm Jolene a counsellor and registered social worker at Huddle South Central! I strive to create a safe, person-centred, and compassionate space for youth to explore their mental health concerns. I use a variety of different counselling approaches and help support individuals in finding their own path for moving forwards. Outside of Huddle I enjoy reading, aerial fitness, hiking, and spending time with my dog Gizmo. I look forward to working with you to create the change you are looking for 🙂
Service Naviation Specialist
Hello, I'm Omar the Service Navigation Specialist at Huddle South Central. I love playing sports and watching the NFL. FLY EAGLES FLY! I am a father and uncle to many and a friend to the rest. Fantasy novels are my reading choice and comedies make me laugh, because they are funny. I believe that every youth deserves to have a chance to reach their fullest potential and strive to give them knowledge of and access to the resources that will help them meet and exceed their expectations.
Registered Nurse & Wound Care Specialist
Monica is a Community Health Nurse at Youville and Huddle. She also has many years of experience in wound care, and is studying at UofM to become a Nurse Practitioner. Monica is a cat and dog person, a fast walker, and believes that a long nap is one of life’s greatest pleasures. She is happy to help you with wounds, STI / pregnancy testing, or answer any general health questions you might have!
Counsellor
Hi there! I’m Christine, a passionate youth mental health counsellor with over 10 years of experience helping young minds navigate the ups and downs of life. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and I’m here to make that journey a little brighter. With a sprinkle of humor, love, compassion and a whole lot of hope, I create a safe space for my participants to express themselves. Vulnerability is a form of strength and I’ve seen firsthand how the human spirit can persevere against the odds, and I often find myself inspired by the resilience of the people I work with. Together, we can tackle the tough stuff and celebrate the small wins along the way. After all, mental health is a journey, not a destination—let’s enjoy the ride!
Nurse Authorized Prescriber
Hi, my name is Sian and I am a registered Nurse Authorized Prescriber for all things related to sexual and reproductive health. I am a Jesus follower, I love people, I love being a wife and a mother and I am very passionate about being an advocate for women's health! A few other things I love are music, hugs and hiking! Three words that describe me are: kind, friendly and empathetic.
At Huddle, youth have a safe space to be authentically themselves. We welcome and respect people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities, faiths, race/nationalities, and abilities.
We empower all youth, families, and service providers to show the same respect to others and to celebrate each other’s differences.
Get Involved
Our Youth Advisory Council offers participants a chance to work with our team on event planning, giving back to our community, and offering peer support to other youth seeking help. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30PM – 7:30PM and always share a yummy meal together!
We also recently launched our Adult Advisory Council—are you interested in becoming a member?
Our youth hubs are located on Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 territories. These lands on which we gather are the traditional territories of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Assiniboine, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the birthplace of the Métis Nation.
