Thompson's MAPS Inc. Launches Inaugural Newsletter Detailing Domestic Violence, Addiction, and Housing Programs - AI Generated Image
Men Are Part of the Solution (MAPS) Inc. in Thompson has released the first issue of its community newsletter, The Thompson Phoenix, this March 2026, highlighting its active programs addressing domestic violence, substance use, and homelessness for residents across the region.
Founded in 2002, MAPS runs several community programs currently accepting applications. The Caring Dads Program — a 17-week initiative launched on February 5, 2026 — supports fathers in developing healthier, child-centred parenting skills. The organization also offers a Healthy Relationship Program for Men, whose most recent session concluded on January 29, 2026, and a Women and Anger Management program that began on February 5, 2026, providing a judgement-free space for women to build emotional coping skills.
Clinical support services include one-on-one counselling and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for individuals dealing with substance use, gender-based violence, or mental health challenges. MAPS also operates Phoenix House, a transitional housing facility offering 12 beds for men and 12 beds for women in individual rooms with shared communal spaces — and currently has vacancies in both houses.
For more information or to apply for programs, contact MAPS at 204-778-6040 or admin@menarepartofthesolution.com, or visit menarepartofthesolution.com.
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