In response to the need for improved mental health services in southern Manitoba, an initiative was launched by representatives of Manitoba Mennonite churches to establish a centre for the treatment of persons struggling with mental illness. Their efforts, begun in 1957, and supported by the Province of Manitoba, came to fruition in 1967 with the official opening of Eden Mental Health Centre - a facility designed for the provision of both community mental health and inpatient treatment services.
Subsequent to the development of several related programs and adjustment to organizational structure, Eden Mental Health Centre is now an arm of Eden Health Care Services and affiliated with the Linden Place community residence program, , Enns Court East and Enns Court West supportive housing complex, the Segue Career Options vocational training program, Recovery of Hope counseling service and the Eden East housing and supportive services in Steinbach. The Eden Foundation engages in fundraising and program development activity in order to enhance existing services.
