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    Did you know? Over the past five years, the number of physicians licensed in Saskatchewan rose 12.3%. Mental Health Services Mental Health Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. How can I access Mental Health Services?Contact your local health region for program-specific information on mental health services. Q. What is Saskatchewan Health doing to enhance the mental health of children, youth and other special needs groups in Saskatchewan?Prevention Initiatives: Child Action Plan Saskatchewan Health is a major partner in this broad-based, long-term government strategy. The Child Action Plan involves a provincial partnership between various government sectors and communities to promote the well being of children by identifying and addressing issues affecting them. Saskatchewan Health has and continues to sponsor a number of initiatives under the Child Action Plan. Additional information regarding the Child Action Plan can be obtained from Saskatchewan Community Resources and Employment. Suicide Prevention Program In 1992, the Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Program was initiated through Child and Youth Mental Health Services to assist health districts in addressing the issue of youth suicide. The Suicide Prevention/Intervention Program is planned and delivered by health districts throughout the province, in collaboration with community partners. The following services may be provided or facilitated by program staff together with mental health staff in the regions: suicide prevention, early identification, crisis intervention, specialized assessment, treatment and consultation, post-intervention and trauma response, bereavement and trauma counselling, and policy development. Suicide Prevention Program staff assist communities to develop greater capacity to respond to youth at risk and their families through various activities, including the training and education of professional and non-professional caregivers. Eating Disorders BridgePoint Centre for Eating Disorders The BridgePoint Centre for Eating Disorders in Milden, Saskatchewan is a provincial program that provides rehabilitation for individuals and their families recovering from eating disorders. Since the BridgePoint Centre was established in 1997, Saskatchewan Health has provided funding to it through a partnership between the Heartland Health Region, BridgePoint Centre management board and Saskatchewan Health's Community Care Branch. Q. Where can I find additional information on mental health issues?Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.cmha.ca/ (National) Schizoprenia Society |
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