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    CURRENT STUDENTS 

    If your health issue is life threatening or urgent, please go to the Emergency Department at Health Sciences Centre (Children's Hospital) or St. Boniface Hospital, or call 911.

    If unsure of what to do, please call Health Links 204-788-8200.

    "What do I do if I am sick"


    FLU VACCINE INFORMATION

    As per the Government of Manitoba Seasonal Flu website, "International students and out-of-province visitors continue to be eligible to receive the flu vaccine free-of-charge regardless of third party insurance and/or MHSAL coverage." This information can be found at the link below.

    https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/flu/index.html

    It is important to note that flu shots (preventative vaccine) are not covered under guard.me.




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    GUARD ME EMERGENCY MEDICAL COVERAGE


    It is mandatory for all international students to have valid health insurance while studying in the Louis Riel School Division.


    International students studying at Louis Riel School Division are covered under the guard.me@School Plan Policy for new and emergent accidents and illnesses.


    This includes:

    • Hospital and medical insurance
    • Prescription drugs
    • Paramedical benefits
    • Emergency and accidental dental treatment as per policy description
    • Accidental death & dismemberment
    • Out-of-Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance
    • And much more

     *For full details of what is covered in the policy, or the nearest direct billing clinic, visit: www.guard.me/louisriel.


    HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION  

     



    Resources - Mental Health Awareness 

    Youville Teen Clinic

    https://www.youville.ca/health-centre/teen-clinic

    Mental Health Resource Guide-Winnipeg

    https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Mental-Health-Resources-for-Winnipeg-2017.pdf

    Canadian Mental Health Association – Manitoba and Winnipeg

    https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/mental-health/finding-help/

    Services & Resources for Newcomers and Refugees

    https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Newcomers-and-Refugees-Section-2017.pdf