Families Matter Support Group (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Regina) | Saskatchewan
Families Matter is a strength-based, family-centered initiative that empowers, builds capacity and resilience and reduces the need for crisis interventions.
Goals and Objectives

Build strong community connections for families and be solution focused.
Tap into the strength of families so that they can support others in their journey.
Keep families strong by providing education and information on mental health and related issues.
Keep families healthy and connected to each other and their community.
Provide holistic support for families and a pathway to other services both within CMHA and the wider community.
Reduce stigma about mental health and enhance the capacity of families to contribute their knowledge and expertise to making Saskatoon a stronger, healthier city for everyone.
Help families navigate the mental health system and facilitate access to supports and services.
Provide ongoing follow-up, counselling and referral for families as needed.
Develop awareness tools that highlight the essential role of families in creating healthy communities.

*In order to participate in the Families Matter Group you must be registered. Please e-mail familiesmatter@cmhasaskatoon.ca or call 306-384-9333.

Anxiety Support Group
2026-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Saskatchewan
The anxiety support group provides a relaxed and welcoming environment where individuals can openly share their experience with anxiety, learning from one another’s coping strategies. With a mix of peer support and educational insights from both the facilitator and members, our sessions aim to empower participants in their journey toward managing anxiety more effectively.
The group runs as as a drop-in, in-person group.
For more information call Dave Wake (Mental Health Worker) at 306-384-9333 ext. 226 or e-mail dwake@cmhasaskatoon.ca.

Smart Recovery
2026-07-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
SMART Recovery® helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors (substances, activities or both). Our program is based on scientific knowledge and evolves as scientific knowledge evolves.
SMART participants are empowered through the use of the 4-point program where participants develop their ability to: enhance and maintain motivation, cope with urges, manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors and live a balanced life.
For more information please contact Peter at smartrecoverysask@gmail.com.

Body Doubling
2026-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Our Vocational Program now includes body doubling sessions (no-cost). To participate*, complete the employment referral form on our website and wait for us to send you the details.

*If you are an existing CMHA client, drop in to any session.

What is body doubling?
Body doubling is a productivity tool often used for individuals living with ADHD and those who desire accountability starting and completing tasks.
Body doubling can be informal, such as two friends working on separate things or formalized through co-working in a professional environment with shared responsibility.
At CMHA Saskatoon, body doubling will be used as intentional time for individuals to work on a task they can independently initiate with the accountability and support of the presence of others. Intentionally choosing a task, setting aside time for it, and starting can be challenging with so many demands in life, and having a set time every week can be helpful for task initiation.
If there has been a task you’ve been procrastinating on, starting it with the grounding presence of a body double could help! This includes paper-based or online work. Clients are welcome to use CMHA laptops or their own devices. Everyone contributes to a clean, quiet, motivating environment. Utilizing noise cancelling earbuds for music is welcome, but watching shows, scrolling on social media, excessive phone use or other distracting activities are not conducive to this session.
Offering encouragement to others and expressing what you’ll be working on at the start of the session is welcome, but note this session is not meant for external processing, intervention, counselling, or tasks that require 1:1 support.
For tasks that require additional support, please utilize the Vocational Support Drop-in on Thursdays or book an individual session with your Mental Health Worker.

Men's Support Group
2026-07-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Men’s Support Group Terms of Reference

💡 Mission Statement
We are a group of men looking to break the stigma of men’s mental health. Together we want to listen, understand, validate, respect and honor one another. Together we can learn to stop hiding in the shadows and create a positive atmosphere where vulnerability is not only welcomed but encouraged.

🛤 Comradeship
We are a diverse group of men from all walks of life. We come from different ethnicities, religious groups, races and creeds.

❓ Goals
We want to provide a space where men can overcome the shame, and be welcomed to be vulnerable and accepted to cope with environmental factors and the lack of resources men face in regards to mental health. We wish to unravel the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

💬 Meetings
Monday 6:30pm – 9:00pm @ 1301 Ave P North, CMHA Building

🗣 Facilitators
Rob Bagley at mensmnetalhealth.sk306@yahoo.com Jason Burns at mensmnetalhealth.sk306@yahoo.com

📄Guidelines
Confidentiality. Participants in the Men’s Mental Health Group are required to not disclose confidential information in regards to respecting other participants vulnerability and without consent of the identified person.

Respect one another, no verbal abuse will be tolerated
Showing up to the group meeting while intoxicated will result in you being removed and escorted off property. Everyone in the space is equal:
-no racism
-no homophobic or transphobic remarks will be tolerated
-religious bashing or any other forms of discrimination will not be accepted in this group Everyone has a chance to speak if they choose

MHFA Certification (2-day)
2026-09-17 09:00 - 2026-09-18 16:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
*For individuals working in a human service/resources field, directly supporting individuals or supervising staff.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own mental health.

Increases awareness of mental health
Improves confidence to provide help
Decreases mental health related stigma
Promotes personal wellness

Participants will be provided with all materials to complete the course. Once the in-person facilitation is complete, each participant will be provided an opportunity to take an online quiz (this is not mandatory) and in successfully passing that quiz will be considered certified. Certifications last 3 years.
Location: 1301 Ave P North
Time: 9am – 4pm
*Coffee & water will be available, but lunch is not provided. A fridge and microware are available for participants to use.
For any further questions, please contact Chalaine: csenger@cmhasaskatoon.ca

MHFA Essentials (1-day)
2026-10-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
*For individuals who have personal experience or an interest in learning more about supporting individuals living with mental health challenges.
Mental Health First Aid Essentials (MHFA) provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own mental health.

Increases awareness of mental health
Improves confidence to provide help
Decreases mental health related stigma
Promotes personal wellness

Participants will be provided with all materials to complete the course.
*Coffee & water will be available, but lunch is not provided. A fridge and microware are available for participants to use.
Location: 1301 Ave P North
Time: 9am – 4pm
For any further questions, please contact Chalaine: csenger@cmhasaskatoon.ca
