The Southern Health-Sante Sud health region is providing one-time, walk-in counselling sessions. The focus will be to help people overcome a selection of issues that can lead to poor mental health.

Regional manager for the community mental health program Tracy Pulak-D'Aoust says these sessions will run on a first come, first served basis. She outlines what to expect with these new walk-ins.

"They are single, 60 minute sessions," says Pulak-D'Aoust. "They will be eligible for all residents of Southern Health, ages 16 and above."

In Winkler, the sessions are available Mondays at the Pathways Office at 351 Main Street (ALG Professional Centre) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

She adds there's many different reasons for people attending these sessions, whether they have a new challenge they want to overcome, or if they want to start on a healthier path. She goes into detail on how the walk-in format will work better for most people.

"In some of the areas in the province there are lengthy wait lists for mental health services and this is very much a systemic issue. So, a lot of organizations are looking towards offering more of a walk in or brief type of service," explains Pulak D'Aoust. "This is to make services more accessible to people, so walk-ins really can be for for anybody."

For more information, click here.