Lived experience is expertise.
This year's theme is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change." HATA is listening to people who have faced mental health challenges, recovery and the move to a new country, because they know best what helps.
Listening makes support better
Services work best when they are designed with the people who use them.
This World Mental Health Day asks communities to treat lived experience as real expertise. When we listen to personal stories without judgment, support stops being one-size-fits-all and becomes genuinely responsive, culturally grounded, and enduring.
Hear it from the people who lived it
Roots & Voices is our youth platform for real stories on culture, identity and belonging, told by community members in their own words.
Watch and listen to the episodesEpisode 01: Girlhood, education and the immigrant experience
With Shaun and Excel, students at the University of Manitoba.
How HATA puts voices first
Every initiative we run is shaped by people who have lived through the very challenges we address.
Stigma-free mental health
Sessions in schools and the community, shaped with people who have lived it.
See mental health programsNewcomer inclusion
Belonging is part of wellbeing. We help newcomers build a confident start in Winnipeg.
Explore inclusion initiativesRecovery support
Free, community-led support for youth on their recovery journey.
Discover recovery supportYour voice belongs here
Whether you are sharing your own story, supporting someone you love or speaking up for change, your experience matters. Write to us and we will reply within 24–48 hours.
Need support right now?
HATA is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care about needs immediate support, free, confidential help is available in Canada at any time:
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We're grateful for those who work alongside us
Organisations and institutions that support our mission and work alongside us to create positive change.
Computers For Schools Manitoba
Providing technology access to support our digital skills training programs for newcomers and youth in the community.
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Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Connecting us with local businesses to create employment opportunities for newcomers and support community initiatives.
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U Multicultural
Amplifying our message through their media platform and helping us reach diverse communities across Winnipeg.
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