mental-health-youth

Offers a structured program to assist individuals with early symptoms of psychosis. Includes case management, medical strategies, family intervention and education, addictions counselling, occupational therapy, group programs, psychological and neuro-cognitive assessments, and community education. Symptoms of early psychosis include social withdrawal,loss of interest, decline in self-care, depression, anxiety, suspiciousness, unusual thoughts or behaviours, changes in thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions (including delusions or hallucinations).

mental-health-youth

New clients are assessed and referred to appropriate services by a centralized intake system. Services referred to may include Mental Health and Addiction Services, other services in the Saskatchewan Health Authority (Saskatoon Area), and/or services in the larger community.

addiction-treatment

A 38-bed inpatient program providing a safe environment to help individuals with substance use/abuse through the stabilization tasks of recovery. Does not offer detox services for adults Based on a four-week residential stay but offers flexibility to shorten or extend the length of stay depending on the individual’s needs.

mental-health-youth

Provides services to youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years (and their caregivers), who are experiencing a range of mental health and/or addiction concerns. Youth are assessed in the context of their families, caregivers and/or communities. Services are provided through one or more of the following programs: Day Program and Therapeutic Recreation: provides an assessment and stabilization in the therapeutic school-type environment for youth with mental health concerns. Youth Counselling Program: provides an assessment, individual, family, and group therapy to youth and their families who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use/abuse issues.

addiction-treatment

Provides services to assist adults living with mental illness and addictions in becoming more engaged, stable, and resilient in their recovery, including: Case Management Care: Individualized assessment and care planning with a focus on vocational issues leisure pursuits, and life skills. Includes assistance with medication management, individual support, education, counselling, and advocacy. Residential Services: assistance in finding safe, appropriate and sustainable housing to provide a level of support consistent with client needs. Seniors Focus: case management, education groups, and consultation to seniors who are experiencing difficulties due to mental illness. Additional Therapies: individual and group programs such as self-care skills, conversational skills, budgeting skills, creative-expressive therapy, and collective cooking.

counselling

Provides services to women who are pregnant and/or up to one year post-partum who are experiencing a new onset of mental health concerns. Primarily a psychiatric consultation for maternal anxiety and/or depression with follow-up. Also links women to appropriate community services as needed. Does not provide long-term psychiatric care, long-term counselling, grief, or loss counselling.

support-groups

A support program for postpartum anxiety and depression. The support group meets regularly and provides childcare. It gives the opportunity to: Share feelings and experiences with others who understand in a safe and supportive environment Receive encouragement to recognize and build on your strengths Regain your sense of identity and self-worth Discuss information and ideas to help you deal with your feelings.

counselling

Provides counselling and therapy services to adults, both individually and through educational and therapeutic groups that address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood regulation, grief, anger, eating issues, and problem gambling.

children

Provides services to children from birth – 11 years of age and their caregivers, who are experiencing mental health concerns that may include (but not limited to): Aggressive/oppositional behavior Anxiety Attachment issues Attention difficulties Depression Impacts of abuse Non-intentional self-harm Parenting difficulties Social/emotional concerns Suicide ideation Trauma. Offers a range of assessments for children, including behavioural, family, psychological, social/emotional, and speech/language. Offers a range of therapeutic services, including behaviour management, family, group, individual, play, or pet therapy, and case management.

mental-health-youth

Provides services to youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years (and their caregivers), who are experiencing a range of mental health and/or addiction concerns. Youth are assessed in the context of their families, caregivers and/or communities. Services are provided through one or more of the following programs: Day Program and Therapeutic Recreation: provides an assessment and stabilization in the therapeutic school-type environment for youth with mental health concerns. Youth Counselling Program: provides an assessment, individual, family, and group therapy to youth and their families who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use/abuse issues.

mental-health-youth

New clients are assessed and referred to appropriate services by a centralized intake system. Services referred to may include Mental Health and Addiction Services, other services in the Saskatchewan Health Authority (Saskatoon Area), and/or services in the larger community.

counselling

Provides community support to adults (engages clients within the core community who may not engage in traditional recovery services). Offers a client centered approach, working with individuals where they are at, from a recovery and harm reduction perspective. Counsellors work closely with community agencies and partners to provide inclusive services to clients. Counsellors may provide: Assistance with food and shelter concerns Assistance with medical transportation Connections to supportive community based organizations Links to appropriate services within Saskatoon Health Region.

addiction-treatment

A selective program for individuals unable to enter into a formal detox setting. Offers a client centered approach, working with individuals where they are at, from a recovery and harm reduction perspective. Counsellors work closely with community agencies and partners to provide inclusive services to clients. Counsellors may provide: assistance with food and shelter concerns, assistance with medical transportation, connections to supportive community based organizations, and links to appropriate services within Saskatoon Health Region.

addiction-treatment

Brief Detox Unit: A 12-bed unit which provides a safe place to sleep for individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs, where they can be supervised until no longer intoxicated. An alternative to overnight incarceration or admission to emergency rooms for intoxicated people who do not require emergency care. Addiction counselling is available. Social Detox Unit: Following a stay in the Brief Detox Unit, clients may choose to attend the Social Detox Unit to enter a recovery-focused program. An inpatient unit where clients often begin or reconnect with their recovery process.

addiction-treatment

Methadone, a daily dispensed medication, is provided to individuals with opioid addiction and dependency to prevent withdrawal and craving for opioids. Used together with counselling for people unable to detoxify and recovery through conventional resources such as detox centres, treatment centres, 12-step meetings, etc. Treatment is a comprehensive and individualized process.