Free Rapid Access Counseling expands to 8 new locations in Saskatchewan
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The Saskatchewan government announced Monday that it will provide nearly $2 million in annual funding to Family Services Saskatchewan.
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The $1.498 million will support a total of eight additional free rapid access counseling service locations in the southern and mid-western regions of the province.
The program is available for individuals, couples and families needing support for mental health issues ranging from stress and depression to family conflict, substance abuse and domestic violence.
« Connecting people who need counseling services as soon as possible is critical to improving the health of our communities, » said Moose Jaw Wakamow MPP Greg Lawrence, on behalf of the Minister of Mental Health and of Dependencies, Everett Hindley.
“We welcome this significant expansion of rapid consultation services across the province.
The addition of the new services brings the total to 31 Saskatchewan communities receiving walk-in mental health counseling services.
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The Rapid Access Counseling program will be offered by Moose Jaw Family Services on select days in Moose Jaw, Gravelbourg and Assiniboia. West Central Family Services will be based in Kindersley and will provide services in Biggar, Leader, Rosetown and Unity.
« Reaching out to a counselor is a big step for some, » said Shellie Pociuk, Board Member of Family Services Saskatchewan and CEO of Family Service Regina.
“Having affordable and accessible support when you need it is critical to keeping individuals and families safe.
In total, the Department of Health is investing $470 million in mental health and addictions services in 2022-23.
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