CMHA Saskatoon Groups
Families Matter Support Group
Families are the first and best line of defense for their loved ones. They support, lead, advocate and often bear the burden of ensuring their loved ones with mental illness get the help they need. This can be lonely, taking a heavy emotional, financial, physical and mental health toll. The Families Matter Support Group is a strength-based, family-centered initiative that empowers, builds capacity, promotes resilience and reduces the need for crisis interventions.
Who: Contact Lindsay Katz, Family Navigator at familiesmatter@cmhasaskatoon.ca.
“An individual diagnosed with a mental illness can lose their sense of identity for a time – their happiness, passions, energy and understanding of their world is no longer what it used to be. This is also true for individuals affected by a loved one’s illness. The family unit is reluctantly required to to establish a new identity. Your thoughts of what the future held for yourself, your family, and your loved one disappear. Give yourself permission to grieve this loss.”
– Families Matter Support Group
Community-Led Groups
The following groups are independently led by community members. CMHA Saskatoon provides space but is not responsible for facilitation or programming.
Men’s Support Group (Virtual and In-Person)
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.
We are a diverse group of men from all walks of life. We come from different ethnicities, religious groups, races and creeds.
We want to provide a space where men can overcome shame and are welcomed to be vulnerable, despite the lack of resources men face in regard to mental health.
Visit the Men’s Mental Health Facebook page.
When: Mondays at 6:30pm
Where: CMHA Saskatoon and Virtual Options
Who: Rob Bagely at mensmnetalhealth.sk306@yahoo.com
SMART Recovery Group
Cost: Free
Program: 4-Point Recovery
SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program is the organization’s flagship secular program serving those with an addictive behavior, including both substance and activity/process addictions. Trained volunteer facilitators lead effective mutual support group discussions on these topics:
- Building and maintaining motivation
- Coping with urges and cravings
- Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Living a balanced life
Related tools consistent with evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioral theories are also offered and discussed.
Specific audiences: Adults Welcome
Anyone 18 and over fitting the purpose of the above program is welcome to join the meeting. Please read the program description to make sure it’s the right meeting for you.
Languages spoken: English
Facilitator Contact:
Nicholas B
Email: nic.berr.306@gmail.com
Phone: 306-200-0250
*These groups are not an option for crisis support. In the event of an emergency please reach out to mobile crisis at 306-933-6200 or go to RUH Emergency.