A Place to Turn
As Thrive Community Support Circle prepares for our next chapter, we’re excited to welcome our Interm Executive Director, Anastasia Ziprick.
Ana brings a deep understanding of community and the realities families face, and we’re grateful to have her stepping into this role as we move into our new building in Winnipeg’s West End, the same community where this work first began more than 50 years ago.
Empowering Change: Thrive Community Support Circle’s Journey of Impact
Since our rebrand in 2017, Thrive Community Support Circle has grown into a vital space for accessible community support in Winnipeg. Our non-profit organization offers free mental health programs, family support, and services for individuals and families facing life’s challenges.
In 2025, Thrive connected with 6,000 unique individuals and provided over 50,000 connections. Over 20,000 people annually receive one-on-one counselling, participate in wellness programs, receive advocacy, and obtain resources that promote mental health, family well-being, and social connection.
Thrive is now supported by generous donors and strong partnerships with organizations like United Way Winnipeg.
Founded in 1973 by:
Louise and Dr. Paul Adams
Our work is grounded in listening, building trust, and co-creating pathways to healing, empowerment, and stability. Whether it is navigating mental health challenges, systemic barriers, or just looking for a place to belong, Thrive is here to offer support!
Carrying the Vision Forward
Thrive Community Support Circle began in 1973 when Dr. Paul Adams and his wife Louise Adams opened a house that operated as a crisis phone line for parents who needed someone to talk to. Their belief was simple: parents deserve support, connection, and a safe place to turn, and children deserve the best start possible.
Over the past 50 years, that small beginning has grown into a thriving community resource centre serving individuals, children, youth, and families across Winnipeg’s West End. Today, Thrive provides food access, counselling, family support, advocacy, wellness programming, and community connection in a safe and welcoming environment.
While our programs have evolved over time, the heart of this work remains the same. We continue to walk alongside families with compassion, dignity, and practical support — helping build stronger, more connected communities where people have the opportunity to truly thrive.
Our Stories
We are grateful to our community members who have offered to share
their stories and how Thrive has played a role in their lives.
