DBT Winnipeg
The Mental Health Collective Inc. I Unit 200 - 70 Arthur Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G7
Phone: (204) 815-5815 I Email: info@dbtwinnipeg.com

Sarah Toews BScPN, RPN
Sarah Toews is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with over 15 years of frontline experience in mental health care, specializing in crisis intervention, intake services, and community-based mental health support. She has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and families across rural and urban settings, including crisis stabilization, emergency room psychiatry, and community clinics. Sarah is currently employed as an Intake Clinician with DBT Winnipeg and continues her long-standing role as a Community Mental Health Worker in Selkirk and Oakbank, Manitoba. Her approach integrates trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on building collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University (2009)​
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Ongoing professional development in mental health, addictions, trauma, and therapy approaches, including:
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DBT Training (PsychWire, 2024)
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ACT for Beginners (2021, PsychWire)
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Motivational Interviewing Workshops (2019)
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST, 2023)
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Specialized training in child/adolescent mental health, addictions, eating disorders, opioid agonist therapy, and trauma-informed care
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