Family Violence

A second stage, low cost housing resource for women and children coming from abusive situations. They provide counseling and programming.

Four, 16-week stage programs for men who are violent to their partners. Staff offers professional training and public speaking to the community.

We offer individual, couple and family counseling to anyone as well as, family and children’s programs. Groups include: Children of Separated & Divorced Parents, Children Exposed to Violence in Families, Children & Grief, a Forum for Adolescent Girls, a parenting support group for parents with youth who have extreme behavior problems, information sessions for parents of Separation and Divorce, Motherless Daughters, and Women & Self Image. We also promote healthy families through the Family-to-Family Ties and a partnership program called Families and Schools Together (F&ST). Programs are open to anyone in the community regardless of religious affiliation.

Counselling available for marriage, family, individual, addictions, stress, abuse, depression, parenting, co-dependency, women’s & senior’s issues and grief.

The CHUMS program focuses on cultural teaching and developing strong coping skills to live in an urban community. It is designed to ensure that individuals and families are strengthened through the process of teaching that reflect both the cultural and cross cultural issues that relate to contemporary living. The Medicine Wheel is an important part of the program.

Welcomes children from all walks of life. It is a place that can provide help and comfort for any family experiencing a form of crisis. Parents are able to bring their children to the crisis nursery for a couple of days while they focus their energy on resolving the crisis or emergency at hand. It is also a place where a mom or dad can also find a lost child. At crisis nursery, the childcare team creates a comfortable home like environment intended to make the separation from parents as stress free as possible.

The Saskatoon Family Support Centre offers prevention and intervention programs designed to strengthen families by promoting non-punitive, respectful parenting approaches and reinforcing non-violence in all relationships. Programs and services include the Domestic Abuse Outreach Program (DAOP) which offers voluntary services that consist of: Crisis and short-term counselling; Weekly drop-in educational and support groups; Advocacy and referrals; Practical assistance - transportation and child care may be provided; Accompaniment to domestic abuse-related appointments; Teen education on dating violence; Support groups designed specifically to meet the needs of (a) older women, (b) children who have witnessed domestic violence (c) immigrant and refugee women in partnership with the Open Door Society (d) aboriginal women; Effectiveness Training and Parent Effectiveness Training groups for women who have experienced abuse in their relationships.

Domestic violence/access to emergency shelter. At the Healing Lodge children are seen, heard and valued. They offer a drop in program for children within the community. The program is directed at activities that make the children aware of their culture in a positive role model structure.

Individual, couple, child and family counseling to the community. Other programs - Young Parent Services, Domestic Abuse Groups, Volunteer Programs for Youth at Risk, groups for children or adults addressing particular needs. Variable fee scale.

A soup kitchen that provides nutritious meals daily for the transient, homeless and less fortunate 365 days of the year. Works closely with the School Boards, Public Health and the Healthy Mother Healthy Baby program. It is our mission to offer our client’s dignity and compassion, which enables them to have the courage to take the next step. In addition we offer social support and crisis counseling for individuals and families.

A drop-in centre for immigrants and refugees to help newcomers improve their English, learn about jobs, make new friends and understand Canadian customs and traditions.

Assessment, therapy and consultation to families or groups with young children who show early behaviour problems (sleep problems, aggression, defiance, separation anxiety, excessive crying, eating/elimination problems, depression, attachment disorders) and/or have experienced trauma.

Provides parent support through the Family Enhancement Plan, CAPC and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, addiction services, court worker program, Metis Training and Employment Department. Provided one on one and in group settings.

Partners offers confidentiality in a gentle, understanding atmosphere where information and support can be provided to individuals and families. The center also provides various resources, a lending library and programs offered to individuals and families living in Humboldt and the surrounding rural region. Types of programs offered: “YES” – Youth Empowerment Strategies; support group for survivors of family violence; parenting classes; children’s groups such as children who have been exposed to family violence.

Providers of Aboriginal Lifestyle Supports (PALS) Program offers in-home counseling and support workers to families who are at risk of losing their children to DCR.

An umbrella association for all of the shelter and crisis services in Saskatchewan for women who have experienced violence. PATHS provides education and information on abuse related issues, advocates for change and serves as a network for women’s shelters and services in Saskatchewan. PATHS does not provide direct service.

The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan is a non-profit, non-government organization which exists to educate, inform and empower through law related education.

The Children’s Advocate Office (CAO) promotes the interests of, and acts as a voice for children who have concerns about provincial government services. The CAO engages in public education, works to resolve disputes and conducts independent investigations. The CAO also recommends improvements of programs for children to the government and/or the Legislative Assembly. Anyone, particularly a child or youth, can contact the CAO if they have a concern about a child or group of children receiving services from a provincial department or agency.

Their purpose is to give deaf Saskatchewan an opportunity to express their ideas and develop their skills and talents. To encouragecultural interest and teach cultural programs to deaf citizens of Saskatchewan. To foster deaf pride. To encourage use and recognition of ASL (American Sign Language) as a distinct language and to further enlighten the larger hearing society to the capabilities of deaf persons. To foster positive self-image by welcoming deaf into deaf Society and providing workshops on deaf culture, ASL and deaf studies to further their knowledge and pride. To strengthen family ties between parents and their deaf children through education and positive role models.

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness and educate the people of Saskatchewan about the prevention of disabling conditions in children. Formed in 1980, the Prevention Institute is the only one of its kind in Canada. The Prevention Institute focuses on primary prevention. Program areas include: Alcohol, Tobacco& Other Drugs, Reproductive Health, Childhood Injury Prevention, Community Development (CAPC), Parenting Education, Perinatal& Infant Health, and Neglect & Abuse.

This Centre provides a safe environment for children being interviewed for sexual or physical assault crimes. Children are referred to the Centre by the police or the Department of Social Services.

The Family Legal Aid office provides services in areas like divorce/separation, child and spousal support, restraining orders, adoptions and other areas.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, crisis counselling, conflict management to individuals and families in distress or crisis. Service is provided in the office or in the community.

Provide advocacy services and representation to the poor and disadvantaged in areas such as social assistance, Canada pension, workers compensation, and family issues. They mediate and try to help people get their needs met and offer support when people go to court. They believe in empowering clients so that they can advocate for themselves in the future. They also offer public education around poverty issues and advocacy.

Community services in the Rosthern and Wakaw area of the Saskatoon Health Region provides public health, mental health, health promotion, community therapy and dietician services.

Provides individual, family and group counseling and therapy for people of all ages with social workers and community mental health nurses. Self referrals are accepted. (for adult psychiatric services, a referral is required from a doctor). Coverage for services is provided through Sask. Health and there is no direct charge to clients.

A non-profit organization working with urban aboriginal people. The Program Department has been part of SIMFC since it first began. They provide Elder’s, adults and children with cultural, educational and recreational programs and events. The aim is to provide an environment that fosters selfdetermined activities, which in turn promote positive self-esteem and overall wellness. These programs also help strengthen the community by inviting all members of the community to take part. Programs include: Aboriginal Family Violence Program, Youth Works Victim Restitution Program, Family Workers Program Services, Youth Drop In Centre, Saskatoon Hepatitis C Project funded by Health Canada, a drop in centre, and a recreational facility.

Interval House provides 24 hour emergency/ crisis shelter for women and their children fleeing family violence.

Offers a 24 hour crisis line service related to past or present sexual abuse. Survivors can receive support over the phone or in person. They provide emotional support, information, referrals, and will accompany victims/survivors to hospital, police station, court etc. The Centre will provide workshops and public education sessions as requested, and support groups when demand shows needs and as funding permits. The office has a resource room with pamphlets, articles, books, and videos. This is a confidential service.

Residential home for children and youth who are involved in the sex trade/street life or are at risk of becoming involved. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for youth aged 16 years or younger. The home provides a normalized sleeping and eating pattern by providing good role modeling and a safe place to be.

Offer professional materials related to kindergarten to grade 12 education. They provide curriculum materials to use directly with the students. This is mainly a teacher library but parenting materials are available for interested parents.

Exists for the benefit of female youth in crisis from age 13 to 18, as well pregnant and parenting mothers and their children. We provide a safe, stable, nurturing residential setting. Bethany Home offers life skills education in a wide variety of areas, and support for the individual.

The Saskatoon Community Clinic sponsors the Westside Clinic. The Westside Clinic is in the core area of Saskatoon. It serves a large group of aboriginal and low-income families. It offers group programs, primary health care services, parenting programs with aboriginal content and food resources for pre and post natal parents, diabetic cooking drop-in once a month, education counseling services, kids clinic and an outreach nurse to visit pre and post natal patients. Some workers speak Cree and Saulteux languages.

The YWCA Housing Department provides a 24 hour crisis shelter. This service includes immediate housing, crisis counseling and referral services to women and their children.