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CMHA PROGRAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN INCLUDE:

Friends For Life

Friends for Life is a program of the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) Inc. Established in 1995, it is funded entirely by charitable donations and fund-raising activities.

Friends for Life is first and foremost a suicide prevention program, designed to provide awareness and knowledge to educators, students and the general public of suicidal symptoms and situations; and provide skills which allow them to be a support and resource to the suicidal person.

Friends For Life Resource Centre

Friends for Life promotes development of knowledge and skills necessary to live socially and emotionally healthy lives, and addresses the need for public awareness and education in the area of Suicide Prevention. Youth, school and community involvement is key to this public education program.

Hundreds of books, articles, videos and programs are available for loan from the Friends for Life Resource Centre. Topics include (along with many others):

  • Self Esteem
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Suicide and Grief
  • Mental Illness
  • Eating Disorders
  • Stress
  • Anger Management
There is no charge for using the library, however if we need to ship materials to you, we ask that you cover the shipping costs to return your order, and to send $10.00 to help us with shipping and handling costs at this end.
All materials are available through the website or by phoning 306.525.5601 or 1.800.461.5483. You can also visit the Resource Centre at 2702 12th Ave., Regina, SK.

Problem Gambling Community Program

CMHA helps to raise awareness among Saskatchewan people about the effects of gambling problems. The program focuses on public education and community development by providing information sessions and other services to interested groups throughout the province.

Branch Programs

Branch offices run vocational, recreational and social programs to help people living with mental illness achieve a better quality of life. Programs emphasize employment and living skills. Branches are also actively involved in public education and advocacy.

 

Public Education

To help people better understand mental illness, CMHA publishes several brochures, newsletters and a magazine called Transition. CMHA staff and board members will speak to organizations on a range of topics. Media interviews and advertising also promote mental health awareness.