Smart Recovery
2024-01-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Regina) | 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.

Osi-Can (Operational Stress Injury) Drop In
2024-02-06 19:45 - 21:00 | Sobeys Varsity Common, 1550 8th Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7H 0T3, Canada
*Please note this group does not meet at the CMHA Saskatoon building. See below for meeting location.
OSI-CAN exists to support those people in specific careers that have been affected by an Operational Stress Injury such as PTSD’s symptoms while on duty. It is not necessary to have a diagnosis of PTSD or other OSI’s to get the help of an OSI-CAN Peer Support Group. So if you are dealing with the symptoms of PTSD and find your life is being disrupted by the symptoms, we encourage you to seek expert counselling as well as come to one of our peer support groups for help. If you find it difficult to attend the Saskatoon meeting, such as when living outside the city, there are online groups as well that you can attend. You can find our target demographic at www.osicansk.ca.
Meetings are held at Sobeys Varsity Common (1550 8th Street East) in the private room near the cash registers.
*Please note to not ask Sobeys staff about the meeting or meeting location. This information is kept confidential for the comfort of those attending.
For more information please contact group facilitator Jason Rorick at jasonrorick@hotmail.com.

In the Spotlight: Family in Focus
2024-03-21 17:30 - 18:45 | The Avenue Room, 119 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1L6, Canada
Join us for a celebration of our community, your generosity, and witness the impact of your support through the families that have connected with CMHA Saskatoon.

The Groove
2024-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | The Capitol, 244 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1X2, Canada
Step back in time and groove to the rhythm of the 70s at our In The Groove Auction Fundraiser!
Dust off your bell-bottoms, grab your tie-dye shirts, and join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives.
Boogie down and bid high as we transport you to a time of peace, love, and disco fever!
Event Highlights
🕺 70s Themed Decor: Immerse yourself in the era of lava lamps, funky patterns, and vibrant colors as our venue transforms into a groovy paradise straight out of the 1970s.
🎤 Music: Let the funky beats take over as we spin the greatest hits of the 70s. Tonight, you ARE the dancing queen!
🎨 Art Auction: There’s something to spark joy in every art lover’s heart.
🛍️ Auction: Bid for a good cause with our eclectic mix of local items.
🥂 Refreshments: Enjoy a casual dinner and sip on signature cocktails inspired by iconic 70s recipes.
Join us for a night of groovy vibes and good company while supporting community mental health initiatives!
Date: Tuesday, May 7th Time: 5:30 pm Location: The Capitol Dress Code: 70s Groovy Chic
Together, let’s make a difference, one dance move at a time! ✌️🌼
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event happen.

Walk 4 Mental Health & BBQ
2024-05-09 11:15 - 13:00 | City Hall, 222 3rd Ave N, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 0J5
Celebrate Mental Health Week with your community!
The Walk 4 Mental Health will start at City Hall and end at Kinsmen Park with a community BBQ. All are welcome to attend!*
11:15 am: Meet at City Hall
11:30 am: Walk 4 Mental Health commences
12 pm: Walk ends at Kinsmen Park
12 pm: Community BBQ at Kinsmen Park
*Walk and Community BBQ are a partnership between Autism Services of Saskatoon, Crocus Co-operative, Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service, North Star Supportive Housing Inc. and CMHA Saskatoon.
To learn more about Mental Health Week 2024 head to mentalhealthweek.ca.

Anger Management (H.O.P.E Learning Centre)
2024-06-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Anger is a natural emotion we all experience at times. When anger is managed, and we feel in control, this emotion can be positive and constructive. However, when we lose control and anger takes over, the consequences can be disastrous for ourselves and others. This 4-part course will help students learn how to manage their anger constructively. Students will learn the different forms of anger, how to identify warning signs and activating events that lead to anger, how anger affects our bodies & minds and the techniques to de-escalate our response to anger so we are prepared for difficult, highly emotional situations.
Course Description: 4 week virtual sessions starting June 4th, 2024
Tuesdays @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: This course is being offered on site at CMHA Saskatoon, registrants will have access to their own computer to participate, along with support from our staff.
Cost: free
To register RSVP below.
Any questions, please contact Chalaine at csenger@cmhasaskatoon.ca

Jade's Ride Midway Milestone Celebration
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Join us at CMHA Saskatoon on Saturday, June 8th at 11 am to celebrate reaching the mid-way point of Jade’s Cross-Canada Ride!
Enjoy a brief celebration as we mark this significant milestone in our journey.
Following the celebration, for those who wish to participate, Jade and friends will embark on a group cycle to Grasswood Esso, accompanied by a police escort.
Please ensure you bring reflective clothing and helmets for safety.
Riding is not mandatory; you’re welcome to join us solely for the celebration.
Let’s come together to celebrate our achievements and the spirit of our journey!
See Facebook event details.

Internet Cafe
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
The coffee is always on! Join us at the Internet Cafe every Monday from 10 am to 12 pm (excluding stat holidays) for comprehensive support in your vocational journey.
Our services include assistance with resumes, cover letters, job interviews, applications, and vocational planning.

Run for Women
2024-06-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Victoria Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
In support of women’s mental health programs that help women – mothers, grandmothers, daughters – who come to the
Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon for resources, support and advocacy.
Your donations and participation ensure CMHA Saskatoon can provide direct support for women looking for help. They allow us to raise awareness about women’s mental health through education and training. Donations received last year are helping us build new programming – both live and virtual – with specific content on Women and Domestic Violence.

Confronting the Discomfort (H.O.P.E Learning Centre)
2024-07-02 01:30 - 15:30 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
In this four-session course, students will learn and practice skills for dealing with stress and anxiety. Concepts covered will include emotional reactions and reacting versus responding to give students an understanding of how to control their stress reactions better. Students will start to think about themselves and their responses differently, learning strategies to help them grow their resilience.

gain a deeper understanding of their body’s response to emotional activators and how that affects their anxiety
participants will learn practical skills to help them respond to their anxiety
participants will be able to set goals for themselves based on their own experiences

Course Details: 4 week virtual sessions starting July 2nd, 2024
Tuesdays @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: This course is being offered on site at CMHA Saskatoon, registrants will have access to their own computer to participate, along with support from our staff.
Cost: free
To register RSVP below.
Any questions, please contact Chalaine at csenger@cmhasaskatoon.ca
*if you have access to your own computer and internet feel free to register on your own at the HOPE Learning Centre

Building Better Boundaries (H.O.P.E Learning Centre)
2024-09-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Saskatchewan
Description: Boundaries are an integral part of everyone’s mental health and well-being. In this course, students will learn the importance of boundaries, the different types of boundaries and the necessity of self-worth and self-love to be motivated to set boundaries.
Throughout the course, students will develop boundary-setting and communication skills and practice these skills. Students will also learn the steps and challenges involved in determining our values so they can set boundaries with integrity, along with ways to protect those boundaries. Above all, students will learn self-love, self-compassion and respect as the basis of boundary setting.
Time: Four sessions Tuesday’s @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register at HOPE Learning Centre
Any questions about the course content or registration contact hopelc@cmhask.com

Understanding Grief & Loss (H.O.P.E Learning Centre)
2024-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Description:
Every person will experience grief and loss – a profound sense of final separation from something or someone important. Grief is a normal and appropriate reaction to the death of a loved one, the experience of separation/divorce, inter-generational loss, or the loss of opportunity. While there are similarities in how individuals work through loss, grief is a complicated and unique experience that requires us to understand our own grieving process. This course is designed to increase our awareness of the dynamics of grief, and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving and ourselves.
Time: Four one-hour sessions Tuesday’s @ 11am
Location: This course is being offered on site at CMHA Saskatoon, registrants will have access to their own computer to participate, along with support from our staff. *if you have access to your own computer and internet feel free to register on your own at the HOPE Learning Centre . Any specific questions about the course contact hopelc@cmhask.com
Cost: free
To attend at CMHA Saskatoon location RSVP below.
Any questions, please contact Chalaine at csenger@cmhasaskatoon.ca

Steak Night in Memory of Sean Mauerhoff
2024-10-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The Coachman, 2325 Preston Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 2G1, Canada
Lucy Mauerhoff, along with The Coachman will be hosting a steak night in celebration and memory of Sean Mauerhoff.
The steak night will be held in the Coachman pub which he frequented, rather than the restaurant.
Funds raised from the steak night will go to ‘Sean’s Fund’, a grant which will be available to access later this year.
Many thanks to Lucy Mauerhoff (Sean’s mom) and the staff of The Coachman for celebrating, remembering, and carrying on Sean’s legacy.
Cocktails will begin at 5 pm with supper being served at 6 pm.

Anger Management (H.O.P.E Learning Centre)
2024-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Saskatchewan
Anger is a natural emotion we all experience at times. When anger is managed, and we feel in control, this emotion can be positive and constructive. However, when we lose control and anger takes over, the consequences can be disastrous. This 4-part course will help students learn how to manage their anger constructively.
Students will learn the different forms of anger, how to identify warning signs and activating events that lead to anger, how anger affects our body & minds and techniques to de-escalate our response to anger so we are prepared for difficult, highly emotional situations.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Date & Time: Wednesday’s 1:30pm – 3:30pm ( October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th )
Registration & More information at HOPE Learning Centre

Cancelled: Depression Support Group Meeting (due to weather)
2024-11-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
For more info please call
Marilyn 306-270-9181 or
Email mle2003_2@yahoo.com

Road to Recovery (H.O.P.E Learning Centre)
2024-11-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Saskatchewan
The Road to Recovery consists of a series of topics that strengthen your recovery journey, such as recovery, overcoming stigma, hope, self-compassion, resilience, communication, and gratitude. The course also explores barriers to recovery, such as perfectionism, fear, and negative thoughts. Throughout the course, meditations, grounding exercises, and cognitive tools are introduced and
practiced.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Date & Time: Tuesday’s 1:30pm – 3:30pm (November 26th, December 3rd, 10th, 17th)
Registration & more information at HOPE Learning Centre

CMHA Saskatoon's 2024 Holiday Open House
2024-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Treats, warm drinks, DIY wreath making, and good company! How much more do you need to know?
CMHA Saskatoon will be opening our doors on Tuesday, December 3rd for our annual Holiday Open House. EVERYONE is welcome!
If you plan on attending please fill out the form below to grab your complimentary ticket. We’ll see you there!

Depression Support Group Meeting (In-person and Virtual)
2024-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Weekly, peer led support group for people struggling with depression.
For more info please call: Marilyn at 306-270-9181 or e-mail mle2003_2@yahoo.com.
Bruce at 306-717-3097.

Planning for Your Loved One's Future
2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
📅 Tuesday, January 28th
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 CMHA Saskatoon |1301 Avenue P North
🍽️ Light dinner provided
✨ No cost
If you’re a parent or family member of a dependent adult you’ve likely wondered about the steps needed to secure their future care and support. This workshop is here to help!
💡 What You’ll Learn:

Building a Legacy of Support: Learn about wills, trusts, and guardianships.
Protecting Government Benefits: Safeguarding Access to Government Programs and Benefits
Planning for the Future: Explore trustees, financial tools, and community resources.
Navigating the Conversation: Tips for talking to your family and dependent loved one.
Ways to Leave a Legacy for Community Support

This no-cost essential workshop provides practical advice and guidance to ensure your loved one’s needs are met now and in the future. Take the necessary steps now to create a plan that honors your wishes and protects their rights.
Space is limited! RSVP today to grab your spot!

TeenzTableTalk Scrapbooking Night
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Teenz Table Talk (CMHA’s youth mental health group) will be hosting a scrapbooking night* on March 5th!
The event will be no cost, and will include all materials and refreshments.
Ages 14+ welcome! Grab your no-cost ticket below and we’ll see you there!
*Limited spots available.

Men's Support Group
2025-04-14 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

Families Matter Support Group (VIRTUAL)
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

More Than Mama @ Baby Bean Cafe
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Saskatchewan
Having a baby brings about all kinds of changes – physical, emotional, mental, social, and even spiritual. It’s easy to lose yourself in these changes and your new role as Mom. This is a discussion-based group that will explore these changes and provide support and education on how to cope.
Discussion topics:
The fourth trimester
Balance & body image
Relationship changes & boundaries
Expectations & mom guilt
Moving forward

Tuesday’s @ 10am
Location: Baby Bean Cafe YXE @ 113 20th St West
For mom’s with babies aged 0 -12 months
Transportation provided if needed
Drop in or register

For more information or any questions contact Chalaine:
csenger@cmhasaskatoon.ca
306-384-9333 Ext. 223

Run for Women 2025
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Victoria Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
In support of women’s mental health programs that help women – mothers, grandmothers, daughters – who come to the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon for resources, support and advocacy.
Your donations and participation ensure CMHA Saskatoon can provide direct support for women looking for help. They allow us to raise awareness about women’s mental health through education and training. Donations received last year are helping us build new programming such as More than Mamas – a postpartum support and education group focused on maternal mental health.
Register for the run today!

Faith's Farewell
2025-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
An afternoon of connection, appreciation, and a few laughs as we celebrate Faith’s impact and the next chapter ahead.
Everyone is welcome — staff, friends, partners, and community members.
Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending!

World Suicide Prevention Day Candlelight Vigil
2025-09-10 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, we are holding space for those we have lost to suicide.
On Wednesday, September 10th, come to CMHA Saskatoon and light a candle in remembrance and celebration of your loved one.
This is meant to be a personal candlelight vigil. Outside, by the CMHA Saskatoon sign, you will find a box with a pen and paper where you may write your loved one’s name and a message to them, if you choose. Then, tape it to a candle, and flip the switch on the bottom of the candle to “light it.”
We hope this provides our community with an opportunity to grieve and remember those we have lost.

Annual General Meeting
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L2X1, Canada
Annual General Meeting — September 17, 2025
Join us for the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon Branch’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 17, 2025. This important event is your opportunity to engage directly with our organization, hear about the past year’s accomplishments, and help shape the future of mental health support in our community.
Why Attend?Our AGM is more than just a meeting — it’s a vital moment of transparency and accountability. Members get to:

Review and vote on our financial statements
Elect the board of directors who will guide our vision and strategy
Learn about the impact we’ve made together

Whether you’re a member or community supporter, your presence matters. It shows your commitment to mental health in Saskatoon and ensures the organization stays true to its mission.
Event Details:🗓 Date: September 17, 2025⏰ Light bites & refreshments: 2:00 PM⏰ Meeting: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Location: 1301 Avenue P North
Who Can Attend?All community members are welcome to attend. Voting privileges are reserved for CMHA Saskatoon members in good standing.
Get InvolvedNot a member yet? Learn how to become one and make your voice heard.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Employer Appreciation
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1L6, Canada

Career Exploration Workshop
2025-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1L6, Canada

Pints with Purpose: In Support of Sean's Fund
2025-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | The Canadian Brewhouse (Saskatoon Stonebridge), 3150 Preston Ave S, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7T 0V1, Canada
By November we all need a good excuse to leave the house. You’re not putting on pants and a jacket for nothing—so let’s make it worth it.
Spend the evening with CMHA Saskatoon supporting Sean’s Fund.
Budgets are tighter than ever, and small pleasures like grabbing a coffee can now seem like big luxuries.
That’s why Sean’s Fund exists: to make space for life when finances no longer give us the option to opt in.
This fund helps those supported by CMHA to choose connection without sacrificing the basics like groceries, rent or the power bill.
Sean’s fund fills the gaps by providing funding for grabbing coffee with a friend, catching a concert, or going to the movies.
Saturday, November 1 | 4–6 PM | The Canadian Brewhouse (Stonebridge)
Your $50 ticket includes wings, ribs and garlic knots (say less), silent auction and 50/50! Come ready to snag some goodies!
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
And don’t worry—you’ll still be home, cozy and tucked in with plenty of time to binge Yellowstone, Secret Lives of Morman Wives, or whatever you’ve got in the queue!
