Counselling Resources
Family Service Saskatchewan’s Rapid Access Counselling Program (Counselling Connect Sask) is delivered through a partnership of agencies in communities across Saskatchewan. This service is funded by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. They offer quick access to brief mental health services for individuals, couples and families. They can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, suicidal ideation, stress, relationship conflict, separation and divorce, domestic violence and parenting. Their services are prioritized for individuals who do not have access to workplace benefits, who live on a fixed or low income, and who would otherwise most often experience long waits for publicly funded services. THERE IS NO FEE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERVICE, AND MOST APPOINTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE BOOKED WITHIN A WEEK.
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Working with workbooks and a trained coach to guide you and encourage you to reflect, BounceBack® can help you build skills to improve your mental health.
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S) is offering Métis in Saskatchewan access to Métis culturally specific mental health and addiction supports for adults, youth and families.
A toll-free line for help navigating mental health and addiction supports is available at 1-855-671-5638 from 8am to 4pm central time Monday to Friday. For crisis situations, a 24 hr Crisis Line is available at 1-877-767-7572.
Telephone (toll free): 1-866-885-3933
Email (do not send claims by email):
sac.sasknihb_inquiries.isc@canada.ca (client, public inquiries)
sac.nihb-skverification-ssna-skverification.isc@canada.ca (provider inquiries)
Medical transportation and mental health counselling are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when calling the toll free number
Their counselling services provide free short-term counselling for individuals who are questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity, mental health concerns, address minority stress experiences and also support parents, family, and friends of the LGBTQ2S community who need aid and resources to foster supportive relationships with LGBTQ2S loved ones. The counsellors provide 2SLGBTQ-affirming therapies and are trauma-informed practitioners.
Virtual Connect counselling allows access to confidential, convenient, evidence-based counselling.
Centre for Clinical Interventions offers some free Self Help options on their website
A link for registered Psychologists in Saskatoon
A link for registered Psychiatrists in Saskatoon. Please note, you will need a referral from a doctor in order to receive most of the services from Psychiatrists.
Positive Coping with Health Conditions offers you a free download of a self-help book from it’s website. PCHC is a self-care workbook authored by scientist-practitioners with expertise in issues relating to coping with health conditions. The workbook was written on the basis of a review of the scientific literature; consultation with a range of stakeholders, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; and adaptation of the Antidepressant Skills Workbook. This workbook is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers.
Act Mindfully offers courses in acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as some free printable workbooks. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique and creative model for therapy or coaching, based on the innovative use of mindfulness and values. The aims of ACT are to reduce psychological suffering and maximize potential for a rich and meaningful life; to cultivate health, vitality and well-being through mindful values-based living.
Online Therapy Unit is a local service that offers many different options for Cognitive Behavioual Therapy, for things that extend beyond just Mental Health supports. The Online Therapy Unit offers free Online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for a number of mental health concerns. Online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy involves reviewing treatment materials online with optional support from a therapist offered via secure email or phone.
moodgym offers different courses online, all accessible for one year for around $40. moodgym is an interactive program designed to help you:
Identify whether you are having problems with emotions like anxiety and depression.
Learn skills that can help you cope with these emotions.
moodgym is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy which have been shown to be successful in preventing and treating depression and anxiety.
A very expansive list of different counsellors and therapists in your area that are available to see for professional therapy sessions.
Free Mindfullness is home to a growing collection of free-to-download mindfulness meditation exercises.
Headspace is a subscription service that offers different mindfulness and meditation options. Through evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.