The Saskatchewan Government announced on Monday that it would provide nearly $ 2 million annually to Saskatchewan Family Services.
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$ 1,498,000 support a total of eight additional locations for free high-speed accesscounseling servicesin the south and west central regions of the state To do.
This program offers individuals and couples in need of support onmental healthchallenges, from stress and depression to family conflicts, addiction and domestic violence. , Available to families.
"Counseling Services" It is essential to improve the health of our community that connects people in need as soon as possible, "Moose Joe Wakamou MLA Greg Lawrence said on behalf of Mental Health and Addiction Minister Everett Hindley.
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"This important rapid We welcome the expansion of state-wide counseling services. ”
With the addition of new services, 31 communities in Saskatchewan are receiving walk-in mental health counseling services.
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Rapid Access Counseling Program Is a Moosejaw family service for a particular day in Moosejaw, Gravelbourg and Assiniboia. West Central Family Services is based in Kinderthree and serves in Biggar, Leader, Rosetown and Unity.
“Contacting a counselor is a big step for some,” said Shellie Pociuk, director of Family Services Saskatchewan and CEO of Family Service Regina.
In total, the Ministry of Health has invested $ 470 million in mental health and addiction services between 2022 and 23.
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