National Directory for Canadian Families

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 individual and group counselling that offers support and information for family members who struggle with substance use, mental health, and/or gambling concerns.

mental-health-youth

Provides treatment and assessment services for youth ages 12 – 17 who have committed offenses and are involved in the criminal justice system. Programming works to assist these youth and families in improving their lives in order to reduce crime and protect the citizens of Saskatoon. Services include assessment, individual and group treatment, and more.

addiction-counselling

Offers basic and advanced recovery skills development through individual and group counselling, as well as through two intensive treatment programs. Addresses a variety of topics such as dealing with impulsivity, irrational thoughts, urges and triggers, relapse prevention, self esteem, anger, loss, and boundaries.

mental-health-youth

A 12 bed-residential treatment program providing residential treatment services to adolescents and families with substance use/abuse issues. Gives youth and families an opportunity to evaluate the impact of substance use/abuse, identify their strengths, and begin implementing changes that will contribute to a positive recovery lifestyle in the community. Based on a four-week stay but offers flexibility to shorten or extend the length of stay depending on the individual’s needs.

mental-health-youth

A voluntary residential program designed to assist youth, 12 – 18 years of age, to stabilize from the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual consequences of substance abuse. Offers individual counselling, medical assessments, and psycho-educational workshops to assist with craving and stress management. Psychological and psychiatric services are also involved when mental health issues are identified and youth require additional support or assessment. Program length is 4 – 10 days. Six beds available.

mental-health-youth

Offers services to rural residents (children, youth, and adults) experiencing mental health, substance use/abuse and problem gambling issues. Includes: Case management Mental health promotion and education services Family counselling Individual, family, and group counselling/therapy Community development Community collaboration Referrals to other services/agencies.

counselling

Provides therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families experiencing problems such as: depression, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, or any emotional problem which interferes with one’s ability to function in a mentally healthy manner. Services are also offered to survivors of abuse, individuals who are violent with their partners and sex offenders.

counselling

Provides therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families experiencing problems such as: depression, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, or any emotional problem which interferes with one’s ability to function in a mentally healthy manner. Services are also offered to survivors of abuse, individuals who are violent with their partners and sex offenders.

mental-health-youth

Offers individual/group/family counselling services for children and youth under 18 years of age with emotional, behavioral, or adjustment difficulties. Offers psychological assessments, community education, and consultation services.

support-groups

Provides expecting parents and parents of infants and preschoolers with enhanced parenting resources; promotes positive parenting; supports and strengthens families with young children; and works to meet the needs of teens and young mothers. Parent education programs available: Baby and Me A seven session postnatal drop-in parenting program covering topics relevant to the early stages of parenting an infant. Rhyme Time An interactive program which provides an opportunity to nurture togetherness through a shared repertoire of rhymes, songs, and stories between a parent and their children aged newborn to three years. Parent Support Groups A forum for parents to come together to share advice, information and resources that enable them to strengthen their parenting skills. Nobody’s Perfect A program for parents with children 0-5 years of age who lack resources they need to raise healthy, happy, well adjusted children. The program recognizes the importance of enabling and empowering parents to act on their own behalf and that of their children. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting This is a lesson based parent education program for parents with children aged 0-5 years which uses a step by step approach to building parenting skills. 1-2-3-4 Parents! A video based parenting program that teaches the fundamental attitudes and skills necessary for parenting young children aged 1-4 years. Information and Outreach Support Working with parents wanting specific information or support. Resource Lending Library Videos, books and articles on parenting young children.