Mental Wellness Supports
We’ve got you.
There are many resources out there, from online programs to telephone support and services, and we’re here to put you in touch. Can’t find what you need or not sure of your next steps? Get in touch.
Here are some of our favorite Youth mental health support websites in Saskatchewan for you too!
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CANADA - YMHC is a community-based, youth-led charitable non-profit organization focused on youth, family and community engagement for mental health education, support, advocacy and change.
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KIDS HELP PHONE
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French. They are always open, providing a safe and trusted place for young people in any moment of crisis or need.
Teens Talk YXE
TeensTalk YXE was founded in October 2022 by Taryn & Pam Hutchings – a mother and daughter duo from Warman, SK. Taryn suffered an extreme mental health crisis beginning in August of 2022 which left her admitted 12 times to the in-patient psychiatric unit, totaling more than 90 hospitalized days.
Teens Talk YXE leads our province in utilizing a person-centered and evidence based approach to mental health care that creates lasting change in the lives of youth.
Talking Stick
The Talking Stick app is powered by First Nations Peer Advocates; real people who live in Saskatchewan.
Talking Stick is a safe space to talk about:
Mental Health and Wellness
Anxiety, Worry, Stress
Depression, Loneliness
Trauma
Grief and Loss
School, Work, Relationships
Violence, Anger, Bullying
Love My Mind
The Love My Mind Non-Profit Initiative was founded in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan by the Anderson family in memory of Mark Anderson, who suffered from the darkness of depression, compounded by an addiction to alcohol. They raises funds to promote and spread awareness for mental health.
See their mental health apparel line HERE
Mental Health Literacy
Their team is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education and resources. Our materials are provided in a variety of mediums that include videos, animations, brochures, e-books, face-to-face training programs, and online training programs. Our materials are specifically designed to meet the needs of children, youth, young adults, families, educators, community agencies and health care providers.
MindYourMind
mindyourmind exists in the space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet. They work with young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.
The Emily Program - Eating Disorders
It’s vital to have a strong support system when undergoing eating disorder treatment. Their free community events are places where you can connect with other individuals and families going through similar experiences. Join them to learn about eating disorders, share stories, and find hope for recovery.
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COUNSELLING CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN
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.
Mindfulness + Emotional Regulation Practices
When our nervous systems are dysregulated from stress, anxiety or emotions, there are helpful practices we can do to help calm and regulate our brains and our bodies through deep breathing, tapping, or guided visualization.
*These practices are not to replace licensed therapy but to enhance a person’s overall well-being
Scientific research has shown that deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and guided visual imagery may bring profound benefits to the mind and body through regulation of mood, decreasing stress and the impact stress has on the body. It may help improve sleep, focus, concentration, and aspects of physiological health.
4-5-7 Breathing Practice
Find a comfortable position to sit or lay down. Close your eyes and begin to tune into all of your senses to experience your surroundings. Begin the deep breathing exercise by taking a breath in for 4 counts, holding your breath for 5 counts, and exhaling for 7 counts. Repeat a minimum of 10 times. Use this practice to help you calm and relax to help improve sleep or simply when life feels overwhelming and you need to ground yourself.
Hearth Check-In Practice
Find a comfortable position to sit or lay down. Close your eyes and begin to tune into all of your senses to experience your surroundings. Place one hand over your heart, and feel the warming sensation. Slowly take a deep breath in, drawing the breath to the top of your head. On the exhale, focus on dropping your shoulders from your ears and releasing any tension from your face, neck, and shoulders. Tune into any feelings or emotions that are in your awareness at that moment. Repeat a minimum of 10 times.
