A pilot program to help people reduce their risk of overdoses has been extended in both Regina and Saskatoon. Overdose Outreach Teams in the communities will continue for another six months to further develop the outreach process and expand the reach of the teams. The teams comprise a mental health and addictions counsellor from the […]
As of Thursday, Regina and Saskatoon are now home to the province’s first Overdose Outreach Teams. These teams will work to connect people who have recently experienced an overdose with support programs and services. The goal of piloting these teams is to work with and help people reduce their risk of overdose and other drug-related […]
It’s been announced that there are now 5 operational harm reduction vans in the province. The fifth van is now working 5 days a week in Prince Albert. The other vans are working in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, and Yorkton. Harm reduction van staff provide safer injection and inhalation supplies, safer sex supplies, naloxone, as […]
The NDP says more money needs to be invested into harm reduction strategies if the province ever hopes to curb its opioid crisis. NDP Mental Health and Addictions Critic Doyle Vermette says it’s disappointing to see the government ignore the cries of many. “The alarm bells are going off, and you have a government who […]
Regina Mayor Michael Fougere says he’ll work to do more to provide local mental health and addictions supports if re-elected. He announced the final point of his election platform on Thursday morning in Regina – $250,000 annually to provide a first point of access where people who are struggling can access immediate, expert and local support. […]
A letter of commitment has been signed between the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to work on mental health and wellness support services for Indigenous youth. Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Mark Miller, says suicide is a tragedy we see far too often, so the 3 governments will work […]
A letter of commitment has been signed between the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to work on mental health and wellness support services for Indigenous youth. Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Mark Miller, says suicide is a tragedy we see far too often, so the three levels of government […]
The Saskatchewan government says as part of its record $402-million invested into mental health and addictions in the last budget, nearly half a million dollars will be used for ten new treatment beds at the Pine Lodge Treatment Centre in Indian Head. “This investment will help Pine Lodge reduce wait times, providing people across southern […]
