Directory of Programs and Services for People with Disabilities
SASKATCHEWAN 2012
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Community-based Organizations
Abuse
Help Lines Abuse Line (24 hours) Phone: 1-800-214-7083 Regina Sexual Assault Line (24 hours) Phone: 306-352-0434 Phone: 306-536-1190 (after 4:30pm) Regina Crisis/Suicide Line (24 hours) Phone: 306-525-5333 Regina Child Abuse Line Phone: 306-569-2724 Social Services Child Abuse Intake Line Phone: 306-787-3760 Kids Help Phone Line (24 hours) Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Saskatchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions to Violence Box 4481 Regina, SK S4P 3W7 Phone: 306-565-3199 Fax: 306-565-3144 E-mail: [email protected] (Information) E-mail: [email protected] (Administration) Internet: www.stopstoviolence.com
Saskatchewan towards offering partnership solutions to violence inc. (stops) is a provincial organization dedicated to supporting partnerships with individuals, communities, organizations, and governments. Through partnership, STOPS encourages the use of ideas, environments, and opportunities to address issues of personal and relationship violence.
Advocacy Agencies
Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic Ltd. 4047 Windsor Park Bay Regina, SK S4V 3B1 Phone: 306-352-6221 Fax: 306-352-6250 Toll Free: 1-877-793-3222 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.dcac.ca/
DCAC is dedicated to providing case-management services to those individuals who often have little or no access to advocacy when appealing the denial of a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit. They use case-management experience to guide your case through the maze of paperwork, filings, appeals, rulings, and regulations to take the pressure off you. They will answer any questions you may have about CPP and will contact your doctors and get the medical records required to support your claim. DCAC will develop and collect the information it takes to present your case before the Canada Pension Plan adjudicators, and will advocate for you in hearings before the Review Tribunal or Pension Appeals Board.
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Equal Justice for All Room 321, 230 Avenue R South Saskatoon, SK S7M 2Z1 Phone: 306-653-6260 Fax: 306-653-6264 After Hours Phone: 306-380-6261 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.povnet.org
Equal Justice for All provides advocacy services free of charge in Saskatoon to disadvantaged and low income people. They can help with Social Services, SGI, WCB, CPP, EI, and also Rentalsman issues, or help with any other government agency. Equal Justice for All provides information, support, advocacy and training to those people suffering from unjust or unequal treatment in the administration of social programs.
Individuals with Disabilities Equity Alliance 2220 Albert St. Regina, SK S4P 2V2 Phone: 306-757-7452 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.idearegina.ca
IDEA Regina is people with disabilities, their families, friends, and supporters coming together and working to improve their quality of life. IDEA Regina is about talking with the public and government about disability issues so we can eliminate barriers and disadvantages and achieve a more inclusive society.
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission 8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building Suite 301 122- 3rd Ave. North 1942 Hamilton St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 2H6 S4P 2C5 Phone: 306-933-5952 Phone: 306-787-2530 Phone TTY: 306-373-2119 Phone TTY: 306-787-8550 Fax: 306-933-7863 Fax: 306-787-0454 Toll Free: 1-800-667-9249 Toll Free: 1-800-667-8577 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.shrc.gov.sk.ca Internet: www.shrc.gov.sk.ca
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is in place to promote and protect the individual dignity, freedoms and equal rights of Saskatchewan citizens. Accessible rights of persons with disabilities include the right to accessible services, transportation, and employment. Complaints based on disability constitute the highest number of complaints made to the Commission each year.
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AIDS
AIDS Saskatoon AIDS Regina 1143 Ave. F North 2911 5th Ave Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7L 1X1 S4T 0L4 Phone: 306-242-5005 Phone: 306-924-8420 Fax: 306-665-9976 Fax: 306-525-0904 Toll Free: 1-800-667-6876 Toll Free: 1-877-210-7623 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Internet: Internet:www.aidssaskatoon.ca www.aidsprogramssouthsask.com
They provide information on HIV/AIDS/HCV and its prevention to the general public, care providers and other professionals. Our services include preparing educational presentations for schools, business, and other groups. AIDS Regina and AIDS Saskatoon provide emotional support and counseling to people with HIV, HIV- related conditions, and HCV for their partners, families and friends. They also raise funds to support these endeavors.
Persons Living with AIDS Network of Saskatchewan 218 Ave B. South, Suite Unit D Saskatoon, SK S7M 1M3 Phone: 306-373-7766 Fax: 306-374-7746 Toll Free: 1-899-226-0944 E-mail: [email protected]
To provide and operate support and social activities for persons diagnosed with HIV disease, as well as their families, friends, and partners.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
ALS Society of Saskatchewan 90 C Cavendish St. Regina, SK S4N 5G7 Phone: 306-949-4100 Fax: 306-949-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.alssask.ca
The ALS Society of Saskatchewan offers many services to their clients such as a Client Services Coordinator who provides information and education on care and management, as well as information on health care services and social and community resources. They can also make assessments of a client’s needs and advocate for the client with physicians, home care, and other services. The Client
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Services Coordinator can provide bereavement support and assist with the grieving process. The ALS Society of Saskatchewan runs two support groups for persons living with ALS and their family, friends, and caregivers. They have a library with books, videos, brochures, with information about ALS and coping with disabilities, and other information. The library also has booklets on strategies for breathing, eating, drinking, and swallowing, as well as information on communication and mobility.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK 301-2550 12th Ave. Joanne Michaels Regina, SK Education Manager S4P 3X1 Phone: 306-683-6322 Phone: 306-949-4141 Toll Free: 1-800-263-3367 Toll Free: 1-800-263-3367 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.alzheimer.ca/sk Internet: www.alzheimer.ca/sk
The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is the province’s leading dementia care and research charity. From our offices in Regina and Saskatoon, we offer Help for Today through our programs and services for people living with dementia and their care partners, and Hope for Tomorrow by finding research to find the cause and the cure. Our services include: support, education and referral services for individuals with the disease and their family and friends; advocacy for people living with dementia and their families; funding Alzheimer research to find the causes, treatments and a cure, as well as research to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia; and raising awareness about the disease and ways to maintain a healthy brain.
Amputations
Saskatoon Amputee Support Group Contact Stan Phone: 306- 374-4448 ext. 261
Provides support, information and encouragement to new amputees, as well as provide educational information and presentations to the general public, especially school children. Has a resource library (articles, books, pamphlets and videos) about the many aspects of coping, including rehabilitation, prosthetic devices and tips to make daily living easier.
Arthritis
Arthritis Society #600 333 25th St. East 110 2550 12th Ave. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0L4 S4P 3X1 Phone: 306-244-9922 Phone: 306-352-3312
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Fax: 306-244-9903 Fax: 306-565-8731 Toll Free: 1-800-321-1433 Toll Free: 1-800-321-1433 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.arthritis.ca Internet: www.arthritis.ca/sk
The Arthritis Society provides leadership and funding for research, advocacy, and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritis. The Society is responsible primarily for fundraising, promoting patient or client care, delivering education programs, and providing advocacy at the local level.
Joints in Motion Saskatoon Regina Phone: 306-244-4755 Phone: 306-352-3312 Toll Free: 1-800-321-1433 Toll Free: 1-800-321-1433 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Joints in Motion helps participants raise funds to find a cure for arthritis through marathons, half-marathons, and treks.
Asthma
Saskatchewan Lung Association 1231 8th St. East Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5 Phone: 306-343-9511 Fax: 306-343-7007 Toll Free: 1-888-566-5864 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sk.lung.ca
Offers many services to the public, including a Family Asthma Program, asthma information seminars, the ACT/Wif Churchman Camp for kids, Better Breathing Chapters, and a sleep apnea support/education group. Contact the Asthma Training Education Course, or Asthma Tree.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Chapter of Regina (For contact information refer to Learning Disabilities Office) Phone: 306-352-5327 Internet: www.adhdregina.org
CHADD provides information and support to adults and to parents of children suffering with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Monthly meetings include guest speakers, educational videos, resource material and the opportunity of sharing experiences. Membership fees: $40/year. They meet 7-9 p.m., on the first Tuesday of the month, September-June in the library at Sheldon Williams Collegiate, 2801 Coronation St.
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Yorkton Parkland Region ADD Support Group and Adult ADHD Coaching 186 2nd Ave. Yorkton, SK S3N 1G9 Phone: 306-783-7799 Fax: 306-783-8631 Phone Pete: 604-263-6997 (Adult ADHD Coaching) www.addcoach4u.com
Support for adults living with ADHD and ADD. If you cannot find a support group in your area, consider starting one. Go to the ADHD website or contact Pete Quily if you are interested in Adult ADHD Coaching. Adult ADHD Coaching benefits people with ADHD by allowing them to realize their goals; develop new skills; manage their emotional state; and providing ADD education.
Autism
Autism Services Saskatchewan 609 25th St. East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L7 Phone: 306-665-7013 Fax: 306-665-7011 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.autismservices.ca
Autism Services is a Saskatoon-based, charitable organization, dedicated to providing advocacy, support, education, recreational, social and residential programs and services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and their families. Any family having an individual with characteristics / diagnosis of autism or any other disorder on the Autism Spectrum may qualify for service.
Autism Treatment Services Autism Resource Centre 609 25th St. East Argyle School Saskatoon, SK Box 475 S7K 0L7 2941 Lakeview Ave. Phone: 306-665-7013 Regina, SK Fax: 306-665-7011 S4P 3Y4 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 306-569-0858 Internet: www.autismservices.ca Fax: 306-569-0889 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.autismresourcecentre.com
Autism Treatment Services and Autism Resource Centre offers a support group for parents of individuals with autism and other interested people. They are also involved in public awareness and education of autism.
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Blindness
Canadian National Institute for the Blind 1705 McKercher Drive 2550 Broad St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7H 5N6 S4P 3Z4 Phone: 306-374-4545 Phone: 306-525-2571 Fax: 306-955-6224 Fax: 306-565-3300 Toll Free: 1-800-563-2642 Toll Free: 1-800-563-2642 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.cnib.ca Internet: www.cnib.ca
The CNIB provides services and programs to individuals who are experiencing blindness or visual impairment. Core services available are counseling and referral, rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility training, sight enhancement, technical aids, career development and employment, and library services.
Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association 510 Cynthia St. Saskatoon, SK S7L 7K7 Phone: 306-975-0888 Toll Free: 1-877-772-7798 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saskblindsports.ca
The Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association provides sports activities for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. They are a multi-sports organization that is open to anyone.
Cancer
Breast Cancer Action Saskatchewan #E 2318 Assiniboine Ave. East Regina, SK S4V 2P5 Phone: 306-586-9191 Fax: 306-757-9703 Toll Free: 1-866-802-2227 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bcask.ca
Raises awareness of breast cancer and other related issues, initiates and maintains breast health and breast cancer education programs for both men and women, develops and maintains a provincial network of breast cancer survivors, establishes regular ‘coping with cancer’ workshops for survivors, their friends, and family.
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Canadian Cancer Society 101-440 2nd Ave. North 1910 McIntyre St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 2C3 S4P 2R3 Phone: 306-244-4389 Phone: 306-790-5822 Fax: 306-244-5657 Fax: 306-569-2133 Toll Free: 1-877-977-4673 Toll Free: 1-877-977-4673 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sk.cancer.ca Internet: www.sk.cancer.ca
Self-help groups and workshops are provided in communities around the province to assist cancer patients and their families to cope with the fears and anxieties which accompany this disease.
Cancer Information Service 2500-12th Ave Regina, SK S4P 3X1 Phone: 306-566-5700 Fax: 306-566-5720 Toll Free: 1-886-786-3934 Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333 TTY
The Cancer Information Service is a national, bilingual, toll-free service available to cancer patients, their families, the general public, and healthcare professionals. All information received is confidential and tailored to each individual’s specific needs. They take time to answer individual’s questions in clear, understandable terms and search for information the individual may need about: all types of cancer; cancer treatments and side effects; clinical trials; coping with cancer; emotional support services; prevention; help in the community; and complementary and alternative therapies.
Cancer Patient Lodge 1036 College Drive 4104 Dewdney Ave. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7N 0W1 S4T 1A3 Phone: 306-242-4852 Phone: 306-359-3166 Fax: 306-244-5580 Internet: www.saskcancer.ca Internet: www.saskcancer.ca
The Cancer Patient Lodge provides cancer patients and their companions a place to stay while undergoing treatment. The Lodge provides board and room in a supportive environment for out-of-town patients. A nominal fee will be charged. The Lodge accommodates 28 people in 10 double and 7 single rooms as well as having 2 special needs rooms. Meals are served cafeteria style. If needed, transportation between the Lodge and the cancer centre is provided. There is no parking at the lodge.
Irene and Leslie Dube Centre of Care Saskatoon City Hospital 701 Queen St.
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Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 Phone: 306-655-8686
The Irene and Leslie Dube Centre of Care’s goal is to make this breast centre one that can offer the people of Saskatchewan the best up to date standard of care in breast health. They have state of the art equipment for better detection of breast cancer. They have a dedicated health care team that is specialized in breast imaging and they have limited their number of radiologists and technologists working at the Centre of Care so that their level of expertise is at its best. The Centre works in partnership with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency by providing digital mammography to women who meet the criteria. Referral for a digital mammogram is through the Screening Program for Breast Cancer. They also work in partnership with the Health Quality Council as they establish the direction they need to go to further improve breast care within our province.
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Referral Centre Referral Centre Saskatoon Cancer Centre Allan Blair Cancer Centre 20 Campus Drive 4101 Dewdney Ave. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7N 4H4 S4T 7T1 Phone: 306-655-6609 Phone: 306-766-2213 Fax: 306-655-6610 Fax: 306-766-2939 Internet: www.saskcancer.ca Internet: www.saskcancer.ca
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provides leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment, and research. They offer cancer screening, patient lodges, prevention programs, patient tips, nutrition information, wait time information, support services for family and friends of the patient, as well as the patient, and many more services.
Screening Program for Breast Cancer Saskatoon Regina 4-2105 8th St. 952 Albert St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7H 0T8 S4R 2P7 Phone: 306-934-0550 Phone: 306-359-0550 Fax: 306-242-7554 Fax: 306-359-7554 Toll Free: 1-800-567-7271 Toll Free: 1-800-667-0017 E-mail: [email protected]
The Screening Program for Breast Cancer provides accurate information and complete instruction on fertility awareness and natural family planning. The Sympto- thermal test is extremely effective as a method of pregnancy prevention, yet free of side effects commonly associated with other contraceptive methods. Fertility awareness information is also beneficial for those planning a pregnancy or experiencing difficulty conceiving. They also provide LAM information and instruction for postpartum and Breastfeeding women. There are also five satellite centres in Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Swift Current, Prince Albert and North
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Battleford. Contact one of the above Centres for information on other Centres.
Cerebral Palsy
Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association 2310 Louise Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7J 2C7 Phone: 306-955-7272 Fax: 306-373-2665 Toll Free: 1-800-925-4524 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.skcerebralpalsy.ca
The Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association offers a variety of services including a car seat loaner program, grant assistance for the purchase of special needs equipment or for educational opportunities, a lending library, scholarship award, recreation programming, accessible playground, grants, family retreat, information and referral services, and education and awareness initiatives. They work with individuals of all ages throughout the province.
Cerebral Palsy Support Group c/o Susan Hone 20 Mayfair Cres. Regina, SK S4S 4H5 Phone: 306-586-2647 E-mail: [email protected]
The Cerebral Palsy Support Group is a group of parents who have children with cerebral palsy. Provide adapted aquatics, music therapy, arts and crafts programs to members.
Children
Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada 3602 Millar Ave P.O. Box 309 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L3 Phone: 306-955-0511 Fax: 306-653-9474 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.childrenswish.ca
The Children’s Wish Foundation is a federally chartered non-profit organization that grants the favourite wishes of children (up to the ages of 18 years) with high-risk, life threatening illnesses.
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Council for Exceptional Children – Saskatchewan Federation Box 152 Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0 Toll Free: 1-888-232-7733 Toll Free: 1-866-915-5000 TTY
The Council promotes adequate education and related services for exceptional children. Volunteers consist of parents, Sask. education employees and persons engaged in professional work related to the education of students with disabilities as well as learners who are academically gifted. Membership is open to anyone.
Early Childhood Intervention Program Sask. Inc. Provincial Coordinator 2902 Harding St. Regina, SK S4V 0Y4 Phone: 306-789-3637 Fax 306-789-3639 E-mail: [email protected]
The Early Childhood Intervention Program is a home-based program for families of children with disabilities, or who are at risk for developing a disability. They offer the services of an interventionist who visits the home to work cooperatively with the family and child. Holds parent group meetings. They also have a toy lending library for clients. Applications must be made to admission into program. The Program is open to children ages birth to 6 years. Their hours are: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday- Friday. Services are provided at many locations around the province. Phone or E- mail for information on local programs.
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute 1319 Colony St. Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z1 Phone: 306-655-2512 Fax: 306- 655-2511 Internet: www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is a non-profit organization that helps teach the people of Saskatchewan how to prevent handicapping conditions in children. The goal is to ensure that all children have the best possible chance at a healthy life. Provides print and audio visual resources based on the most recent information, educational opportunities to increase knowledge of prevention issues, assistance for community groups to develop their own education prevention programs, networking and partnering projects that further prevention efforts, and links with community, non-profit, and government organizations to ensure a coordinated approach to prevention programming.
Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Rehabilitation Centre 103 Hospital Drive Room 21 Ellis Hall
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Royal University Hospital Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 Phone: 306-655-1320 Fax: 306-655-1316
The Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services to young hearing-impaired children and their families, including auditory verbal therapy.
Socialization, Communication and Education Program (SCEP) Centre 3105 4th Ave. North Regina, SK S4R 0V2 Phone: 306-543-6994 Fax: 306-545-0199 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.scepcentre.com
The SCEP Centre provides a comprehensive remedial program for families with young children who have communication and behaviour problems. Services include: a day program for children with intensive, individualized services; assessment and diagnosis for those enrolled in the program; individual and group advice. The SCEP Program emphasizes respect and nurturing for the whole child. An interdisciplinary staff demonstrates and teaches communication, social/emotional and pre-academic skills to children and SCEP methods to adults.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia Association of Saskatchewan P. O. Box 7525 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4L4 Phone: 306-343-3627 Internet: www.fm-cfs.ca
CFS assists in improving the quality of life for those directly, or indirectly, affected by the fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome by encouraging and facilitating self-help for those whose lives are affected by sharing information.
Counseling Services
Catholic Family Services 974 Albert St. Regina, SK S4R 2P7 Phone: 306-525-0521 Fax: 306-522-3775
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E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.cfsregina.ca
Catholic Family Services offers a variety of counseling services: marriage; individual; family; parenting; marriage prep; online therapy and more. They have a young parent support program, a youth mentorship program, employee and family assistance services, along with youth, parent, and senior groups. CFS is not crisis counseling. Contact Regina/Qu’Appelle Health of Mobile Crisis for crisis counseling and intervention.
Circle Project 1104 8th Ave. (2nd Floor) Regina, SK S4R 1C9 Phone: 306-347-7515 The Circle Project provides support and programs based on the Aboriginal vision of wholeness, balance and healing. By promoting positive human development, we encourage people to help themselves through education, cultural awareness, family and community. Their approach to the social problems faced by many in the aboriginal community is a holistic one. A person must develop mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Therefore, they offer a wide variety of programs designed to help an individual overcome problems, become physically healthier, regain pride and self-esteem and grow spiritually. The Circle Project offers a wide variety of self-development programs and counseling services within a cultural framework that has proven comfortable and acceptable for Aboriginal people. Any person who desires assistance is welcome. Traditional people have been a fundamental part of their organization from the beginning and they provide guidance to them generally, as well as working with individuals who need their help.
Family Service Regina 2020 Halifax St. Regina, SK S4P 1T7 Phone: 306-757-6675 Fax: 306-757-0133 E-mail: [email protected]
Family Service Regina welcomes those in the community who find themselves in need of assistance. The organization has adapted to the changing economic and demographic environments and continues to develop and create effective programs in order to address ever changing environments. Our organization provides essential services and programs to the community which includes: counseling for families, couples and individuals; Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP); Teen & Young Parent Programs; Family Violence Programs; family education; marriage preparation; Balancing Work and Family Seminars; event speakers, workshop presentations, and consultations; Families and Schools Together Program; and community volunteer opportunities.
First Nations Family Support Centre 4001 3rd Ave. North Regina, SK
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S4R 0W8 Phone: 306-522-6722 Fax: 306-522-0337 Internet: http://fhqtc.com
The First Nation Family Support Centre was established to respond to the needs of children at risk and to break the generational cycle of violence, abuse and addictions. It is through the services and programs offered at the Support Centre that they want to help in the creation and maintenance of a healthier Urban First Nations family environment where children can safely grow mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually in order to achieve their fullest potential. The First Nations Family Support Centre is open to all community members regardless of status or ethnicity and who are interested in participating in their culturally relevant programs and services being offered.
Native Health Services Regina General Hospital Pasqua Hospital Level 1 Level 1 1440 -14th Ave. 4101 Dewdney Ave. Regina, SK Regina, SK S4P 0W5 S4T 1A5 Phone: 306-766-4155 Phone: 306-766-2232 Internet: www.rqhealth.ca Internet: www.rqhealth.ca
Native Health Services assists clients in finding and maintaining a healthy, well- balanced lifestyle. Responding to clients with an awareness of cultural and spiritual diversity, Native Health Services provides an alternative for clients seeking traditional Aboriginal approaches to health care. Counselling services are designed to reflect the importance of nature, spirituality, prayer and the circle. They speak to the four primary points of the medicine circle - physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. They promote the traditional, humble way of life. An Elder plays a key role in counseling on lifestyle management.
Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada Box 430, Sub P.O. #6 P.O Box 32105 Saskatoon, SK 109 – 2223 Victoria Ave. East S7N 0W0 Regina, SK Phone: 306-664-4420 S4N 6E0 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 306-522-4420 Internet: www.ccfc.ca E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ccfc.ca
CCFC is committed, first and foremost, to raising funds for research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in order to find a cure. They also believe it is important to raise awareness about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by educating people with IBD, their families, health professionals and the general public about these diseases. They want to help and educate people about the many challenges for people living with IBD, ranging from lack of awareness of IBD as a
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chronic disease, to social stigma, to lack of equity in access to expensive IBD medications.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Canada North Saskatchewan Chapter South Saskatchewan Chapter Box 3088 26 McCaul Cres. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 3S9 S4R 3X1 Phone: 306-242-6502 Phone: 306-949-1515 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.southsaskcf.ca Internet: www.cysticfibrosis.ca
Works to increase public awareness of cystic fibrosis, provides support to individuals with CF and their families, and raises funds for research.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services #3 - 511 1st Ave. North 2341 Broad St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 1X5 S4P 1Y9 Phone: 306-665-6575 Phone: 306-352-3323 Fax: 306-665-7746 Fax: 306-757-3252 Toll Free: 1-800-667-6575 Toll Free: 1-800-565-3323 Video Phone: 306-665-6578 Video Phone: 306-352-3322 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sdhhs.com Internet: www.sdhhs.com Maple Creek Branch P.O. Box 6 Richmound, SK S0N 2E0 Phone: 306-669-4212 E-mail: [email protected]
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.(SDHHS) is a bi-lingual, bi- cultural, non-profit organization which provides a variety of support services and programs for persons with a hearing loss. Services include sign language interpreting, computerized note-taking, vocational counseling, community service assistance, information and accessibility to many technical aids, assistive and signaling devices and a discount hearing aid battery program. SDHHS is committed to providing services and supports to assist Deaf, Late-Deafened, Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing persons to fully participate in their lives and communities.
Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Association 347 Sangster Blvd Regina, Saskatchewan S4R 8V3 Phone: 306-665-0729
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Fax: 306-643-5461 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saskdeafsports.ca
The Canadian Deaf Sports Association is a pan Canadian non-profit organization aiming to support the development of the practice of sports within the Deaf community, particularly the Deaf youth, in order to ensure a quality Canadian representation at Deaflympics and Panamerican Deaf Games.
SIAST Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Idylwyld and 33rd St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5 Voice Phone: 306-659-4222 Voice Toll Free: 1-800-667-6575 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.siast.sk.ca
The program (PDHH) helps deaf and hard of hearing adults prepare for today's job market by upgrading their education and employment readiness skills. The program collaborates with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS) to assist adults who are deaf or hard of hearing to assess readiness and to enter into PDHH. Students are eligible for tuition and income support; please contact the program for more information.
Deafblind
Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association 83 Tucker Cres. Saskatoon, SK S7H 3H7 Phone: 306-374-0022 Fax: 306-374-0004 Toll Free: 1-866-229-5832 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.cdbanational.com
The Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association provides 24 hours of intervention services to individuals who are deafblind. Currently has three group homes in Saskatoon, which provides support to 11 individuals. Promotes, advocates and provides service for deafblind individuals.
Diabetes
Canadian Diabetes Association 104-2301 Ave. C North 917A Albert St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7L 5Z5 S4R 2P6 Phone: 306-933-1238 Phone: 306-584-8445 Fax: 306-244-2012 Fax: 306-586-9704
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Toll Free: 1-800-996-4446 Toll Free: 1-800-297-7488 Internet: www.diabetes.ca Internet: www.diabetes.ca
The Canadian Diabetes Association is the largest non-government supporter of diabetes research, education, service and advocacy in Canada. Provides support to those affected by diabetes. Has a Resource Centre with current information related to diabetes, publishes a quarterly magazine dealing with information related to diabetes, offers diabetes support groups in some locations, and produces educational resources to assist in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Provincial Diabetes Coordination Saskatchewan Ministry of Health 3475 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Phone: 306-787-0886 Fax: 306-787-0890 Internet: www.health.gov.sk.ca/provincial-diabetes-plan
The Provincial Diabetes Coordinator and Aboriginal Diabetes Consultant, charged with the development of a diabetes plan, worked with the membership of the Provincial Diabetes Advisory Body and its working groups in the development of the Provincial Diabetes Plan. The four program components of the Provincial Diabetes Plan that will be evolving over the next ten years are:
1. Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes - focuses on primary prevention and health promotion to stop or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. Health Promotion is carried out by and with people, not on or to people. 2. Optimum Care and Prevention of Diabetes Complications - focuses on diabetes self- management education and treatment for people with diabetes, their families and communities. It also includes the development, implementation and evaluation of individual and community risk factor assessment and modification programs for people at greater risk of developing diabetes. 3. Education for Care Providers - focuses on care providers who interact with persons with diabetes, their families and communities so they are knowledgeable about self-management education strategies, diabetes care and diabetes prevention. 4. Diabetes Surveillance - focuses on continuous surveillance of diabetes and its complications to support planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services.
Both Saskatchewan Health and the Regional Health Authorities are committed to reducing barriers to optimal diabetes care and prevention. Call your Health Region for Diabetes Contacts in your area.
Disabilities
Canadian Paraplegic Association 3-3012 Louise St.
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Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L8 Phone: 306-652-9644 Fax: 306-652-2957 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.canparaplegic.org/sk
Assists people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence and self-reliance. Benefits include family and personal counseling, education and employment counseling, cost of future care analysis, scholarship/bursary, home modification information and advice, vehicle registration rebate, SaskTel mobility cellular phone benefits, provincial and national publications, information services and advocacy.
Cosmopolitan Learning Centre Box 1517 Regina, SK S4P 3C2 Phone: 306-569-0535 Fax: 306-569-5858 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.cosmolearningcentre.ca
Provides a day program for adults with disabilities which attempts to improve their vocational and life skills. Open to people over 22 years of age and eligible for Saskatchewan Assistance Plan. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) 1940 McIntyre St. Regina, SK S4P 2R3 Phone: 306-586-8699 E-mail: [email protected]
DAWN is a service for the physically or mentally challenged through public education, other study programs. They hold meetings to discuss the status of projects and to plan further activities such as improving accessibility, conducting educational forums. They decide which community and government events to attend to promote their goals and to raise awareness.
Farmers with Disabilities Program Saskatchewan Abilities Council P.O. Box 235 2310 Louise Avenue Hanley, SK Saskatoon, SK S0G 2E0 S7J 2C7 Clint Sira Phone: 306-374-4448 Phone: 306-544-2201 Fax: 306-373-2665 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saskabilitiescouncil.sk.ca
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Farmers with Disabilities Program assist farmers who suffer disabling accidents or disease to continue farming. Services provided include: practical information and support to newly disabled farmers, hospital and home visitations, ideas for machinery modifications and a resource library.
Gary Tinker Federation 408 La Ronge Ave. Mailing Address Sask Power Building P.O Box 135 La Ronge, SK La Ronge, SK Phone: 306-425-6612 S0J 1L0 Fax: 306-425-6613 Toll Free: 1-866-365-5508 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.garytinker.ca
Identifies and addresses the needs of disabled persons in northern Saskatchewan. Resource centre offers information and education on disability-related issues; liaises with government and non-government agencies; facilitates development of a peer support network among persons with disabilities; promotes the establishment of self- help groups in local communities and expands vocational skills and job training opportunities for person with disabilities.
Little People of Saskatchewan 1228 Henleaze Ave. Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3V9 Phone: 306-692-9402 E-mail: [email protected]
Assists persons of short stature to live more independently and productively in their respective communities. Assists parents, relatives, and friends in understanding the problems and challenges of short stature people. Open to people who are 4’10” or less.
North Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre 237 5th Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2P2 Phone: 306-665-5508 Fax: 306-244-2453 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.nsilc.com
Established to assist people with disabilities to achieve as much independence as possible. Services and programs include assistance finding employment, peer support activities, and entrepreneurial counseling.
Public Library Outreach Services Frances Morrison Library Central Library 311-23rd St. East 2311 12th Ave.
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Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0J6 S4P 3Z5 Phone: 306-975-7558 (Inquiry Desk) Phone: 306-777-6000 Outreach Phone: 306-975-7565 Outreach Phone: 306-777-6019 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.reginalibrary.ca Internet: www.saskatoonlibrary.ca
For branches in your area, visit the library website in your city or call the phone number of the main branch.
The Library provides special services to people who are homebound and/or cannot read printed material. Outreach Services staff conduct consultations with patrons to determine both their needs and interests so they can then make recommendations as to the most appropriate items to borrow from the Library. Outreach Services are optimal for patrons who have a reading disability, vision loss or physical disability, which prevents them from reading printed material. Patrons may visit the Outreach Services office in person, or have a family member, friend or volunteer pick-up their selections. After you have registered with the Outreach Unit we will send your selections to a Library branch for your convenience. If people with disabilities or seniors can’t get someone to pick up their materials, Outreach Services delivers them to you at your home. The Saskatoon Branch also offers collections of Large Print books, DAISY Talking Books, Talking Books on Cassette, MP3 Audiobooks, and Described Movies.
Regina Residential Resource Centre 1047 Wadey Drive Regina, SK S4N 7J6 Phone: 306-352-3223(ext. 5 for crisis support program) Fax: 306-761-2717 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/rrrc
Resource Home - respite, crisis, and planned holiday relief for families with members who have an intellectual disability. Supportive Independent Living Program for individuals with intellectual disabilities and a Supportive apartment program. Community Crisis Support Program- developed to provide support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services are provided through the Crisis Response Home within the Regina Residential Resource Centre. It is utilized by individuals who are in crisis and no longer have a secure residential placement. Follow-up services will be provided to individuals once they are discharged from the program.
Rehabilitation Services Saskatoon City Hospital Parkridge Centre 701 Queen St. 110 Gropper Cres. Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 S7M 5N9 Phone: 306-655-8175 Phone: 306-655-3865 E-mail: [email protected]
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Realm Foundation Inc Regina Phone: 306-522-3242 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.realmfoundation.ca
The Realm Foundation supports people with high physical disabilities and their families to plan, develop, and maintain their own community based networks of support.
SaskTel Services for Special Needs 446 2nd Ave. North 2121 Saskatchewan Dr. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 1W8 S4P 3Y2 Phone: 1-800-727-5835 (general inquiries)
SaskTel Services for Special Needs provides telecommunications aids, some of which are subsidized for customers who cannot use standard telephone equipment. Specialized Relay Service provides operators who link callers who are deaf/blind of hearing, or have speech disabilities with hearing callers. To access the Relay Service dial 711(national) or for Relay Service customer relations there is a toll free number, 1-800-667-6726 for TTY users. Voice users dial 0 and wait for the in- charge operator.
Service Dogs for People with Disabilities E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.canadasguidetodogs.ca
Service Dogs are trained to assist people who have a wide variety of mobility impairments and other disabilities, such as seizures, psychiatric disorders, life threatening medical problems, or chronic pain. These dogs provide services to disabled individuals helping them function with greater self-sufficiency; prevent injuries; and summon help in a crisis.
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre 2180 - 23rd Ave. Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Phone: 306-766-5100
Services for comprehensive medical rehabilitation, extensive facilities for adults with physical disabilities. Medical Care and consultation; physical, occupational and speech therapy; social and psychological assessment and counseling; pre- vocational testing and vocational guidance and follow-up. Referral from attending physician necessary.
Saskatchewan Abilities Council 1410 Kilburn Ave. 825McDonald St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7M 0J8 S4N2X5
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Phone: 306-653-1694 Phone: 306-569-9048 Fax: 306-652-8886 Fax: 306-352-3717 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Internet: www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca
Promotes optimal independence and active participation in society for people with disabilities. Services include: vocational rehabilitation, special needs transportation, special needs equipment, orthopedics, Camp Easter Seal, technical aids and the Farmers with disabilities Program. There are branches in Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Yorkton. See website or contact Provincial Services for more information.
Saskatchewan Alternative Initiatives 308-115 2nd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2B1 Phone: 306-244-5013 Fax: 306-244-4980 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saionline.ca
Is a non-profit agency, which provides services to people with disabilities. Objectives are to develop and coordinate lifestyle options for individuals with disabilities, and to work for and with the individual, their family and friends, and service agencies to enhance these options. Provides home supports and vocational/daytime supports. These include short-term respite for families. Support services are totally dependent upon each person’s interests and abilities.
Saskatchewan Association for Community Living 3031 Louise St. 2216 Smith St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7J 3L1 S4P 2P4 Phone: 306-955-3344 Phone: 306-790-5680 Fax: 306-373-3070 Fax: 306-586-7899 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sacl.org Internet: www.rdacl.org
Advocates for people with an intellectual disability. Activities include: advocating with government and other agencies, training and education for families, volunteers and professionals, providing bursaries and research grants, monitoring and evaluating services, assisting families and individuals, operating an Employment Opportunities Program, and delivering public awareness and information.
Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres 111 Cardinal Cres. Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H5 Phone: 306-933-0616 Fax: 306-653-3932 Toll Free: 1-800-667-3016 E-mail: [email protected]
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Internet: www.sarcsarcan.ca Internet: www.caringcareers.ca
The Centre serves as the provincial umbrella organization for over seventy member centres operating developmental, vocational, and residential services, as well as SARCAN Recycling with seventy depots throughout Saskatchewan. The Centre assists members to support the quality of life for persons with disabilities through direct rehabilitation, training and job placement.
Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities Inc. 984 Albert St. Regina, SK S4R 2P7 Phone: 306-569-3111 Fax: 306-569-1889 Toll Free: 1-877-569-3111 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saskvoice.com
Community based non-profit cross disability organization of people with disabilities. The Voice promotes awareness of the unique needs of people with disabilities and develops a stable environment, which will afford appropriate opportunities to participate in activities of work, leisure, and recreation.
Education
Disability Services for Students -- University of Saskatchewan Room E1 105 Administration Place Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2 Phone: 306-966-7273 Phone: 306-966-7276 TTY Fax: 306-966-1170 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://students.usask.ca/current/disability
Is to advocate for, and create, an accessible and welcoming campus, so that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to experience full, successful academic lives. Services offered include exam accommodation, volunteer services, orientation and follow-up orientation sessions, academic support groups for students with ADD/HD and learning disabilities, accessible classroom scheduling, information on grants, scholarships, and awards, renovations for wheelchair accessibility.
Saskatchewan Learning 2 - 2220 College Ave. Regina SK S4P 3V7 Phone: 306-787-1183 Fax: 306-787-0277
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Internet: www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Learning provides direction to a specific region or school division for the province. Contact your region for information regarding services for students with special needs. Many divisions offer a variety of support services to students with mild, moderate or severe cognitive disabilities, orthopedic disabilities, several behavioral and/or health impairments. Transportation may be available.
Student Financial Assistance 200-3303 Hillsdale St. Regina, SK S4S 6P4 Phone: 306-787-5620 Fax: 306-787-1608 Toll Free: 1-800-597-8278 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/assistance-for-students-with-permanent-disibilities or www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/student-loans
Student Financial Assistance provides financial assistance to students attending a post-secondary institution.
University of Regina Disability Resource Office, Riddell Centre Room 251 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone/TTY: 306-585-4631 Fax: 306-585-5650 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.uregina.ca/disability/guide
Provides services that will enable all students, including those with disabilities, to approach their studies with minimum difficulty. Students should discuss their needs when registering for classes. Early registration is advised as not all areas of the campus are wheelchair accessible. Contact the advisor of Services for Students with Disabilities for additional information.
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Kelsey Campus Wascana Campus 1130 Idylwyld Drive at 33rd St. 4500 Wascana Parkway P.O. Box 1520 P.O. Box 556 Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 3R5 S4P 3A3 Phone: 306-659-4300 Phone: 306-775-7300 Toll Free: 1-866-467-4278 Toll Free 1-866-467-4278 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.siast.sk.ca Internet: www.siast.sk.ca
Palliser Campus Woodland Campus
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600 Saskatchewan St. at 6th Ave. N.W. 1100-15th St. East P.O. Box 1420 P.O. Box 3003 Moose Jaw, SK Prince Albert, SK S6H 4R4 S6V 6G1 Phone: 306-8200 Phone: 306-765-1500 Toll Free: 1-866-467-4278 Toll Free: 1-866-467-4278
SIAST programs provide training in more than 200 certificate and diploma programs, apprenticeship training, university courses, adult upgrading classes and extension courses covering trades, technologies, agriculture, engineering, community and social services, administration and business, and natural resource management.
Employment
Canada – Saskatchewan Career and Employment Services 225 1st Avenue North 1911 Broad St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 2H6 S4P 1Y1 Phone: 306-933-6281 Phone: 306- 787-2160 Fax: 306-933-7801 Fax: 306-787-3944 Toll Free: 1-877-727-5306 Toll Free: 1-877-727-5306 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Other Are Contact Numbers All Areas can contact 1-877-727-5306 for work seekers North Battleford Phone: 306-446-8705 Lloydminster Phone: 306-825-6418 Meadow Lake Phone: 306-236-7538 or 1-855-289-5313 Ile a la Crosse Phone: 306-833-3235 or 1-877-837-6167 La Ronge Phone: 306-425-4520 or 1-866-888-4520 Creighton Phone: 306-688-8826 Nipawin Phone: 306-862-1840 Prince Albert Phone: 306-953-2545 Melfort Phone: 306-752-6243 Humboldt Phone: 306-682-6772 Kindersley Phone: 306-463-5454 Moose Jaw Phone: 306-694-3177 Swift Current Phone: 306-778-8230 Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1354 Estevan Phone: 306-637-3820 Weyburn Phone: 306-848-2568 Fort Qu’Appelle Phone: 306-332-3404
Neil Squire Society 100-2445 13th Ave Regina, SK S4P 0W1
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Phone: 306-781-6023 Fax: 306-522-9474 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.neilsquire.ca
The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with physical disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. They help clients remove barriers so that they can live independent lives and become active members of the workplace and our society.
North Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre 237 5th Ave North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2P2 Phone: 306-665-5508 Fax: 306-244-2453 Email: [email protected]
NSILC supports and encourages people with disabilities to lead independent lives by providing education and services that foster an inclusive society. The Centre directs people to the services they need such as support groups, independent living skills, life skills workshops, and research and development along with other services. However, they do not act as an advocate for groups of people, nor do they take a stand on political issues.
RADIUS Community Centre 611 1st Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X7 Phone: 306-665-0362 Fax: 306-665-5579 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.radiuscentre.com
Registered as an independent school, the mandate includes developing and providing programs where there are gaps in community services. Offers unique services to adults, children and youth. Adults receive support and guidance to explore employment and educational options through the Skill Enhancement Program. Children with an acquired brain injury have the benefit of a Community Integration Program. They also offer a Youth Companion Program for high school aged youth with a disability.
Partners in Employment 316 2nd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2B9 Phone: 306-657-2450 Fax: 306-657-2460 E-mail: [email protected]
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2122 Broad St. Regina, SK S4P 1Y5 Phone: 306-522-2555 Fax: 306-522-2522 E-mail: [email protected]
Provides free employment services for people with disabilities. Their services are specifically designed to assist individuals with hidden or visible disabilities find and maintain employment. Services include employment preparation, job placement, job maintenance, supported employment and work experience. Partner in Employment is also offered in Moose Jaw, Swift Current, and Yorkton. Visit www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca to access their contact information.
Prince Albert and District Community Service Centre (PACSC) 101-15th St. West Prince Albert, SK S6V 3P7 Phone: 306-953-4461 Fax: 306-953-4480 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.pacsc.com
Provides social and human services which enhance quality of life. Other PACSC programs and services include budget counseling, seniors and special needs transportation, steps to employment and a Work Preparation Centre.
Prince Albert Supported Employment (PASE) 101-15th St. West Prince Albert, SK S6V 3P7 Phone: 306-953-4486 Employment Specialist 306-953-4487 Job Developer Fax: 306-953-4480 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.pacsc.com
PASE offers a positive contribution in the employability of adults with a disability who are experiencing barriers to employment. They provide individualized employment exploration and reading; job search assistance and techniques; establishment of an action plan; employment matching and job coaching; ongoing support and follow-up; in addition to coordinating vocational assessments, job carving and work assessments.
Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES) Regina Outside of Regina Phone: 306-787-4723 Toll Free Phone: 1-888-488-6385
The Saskatchewan Employment Supplement is a monthly payment that adds to income from a job, farming, self-employment, or child or spousal support. It is
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intended to help lower-income working families with the cost of raising children. To qualify for SES you must receive income from employment, self-employment, and/or child or spousal support; have children under the age of 18; and have a gross monthly family income of less than $3000
South Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre Inc. 2220 Albert St. Regina, SK S4P 2V2 Phone: 306-757-7452 Fax: 306-757-5892 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ssilc.ca
A non-profit, cross disability organization managed by and for people with disabilities. SSILC offers services and leadership geared toward the inclusion and full participation of people with disabilities in our community. SSILC’s information Referral Service is available to assist in finding innovative solutions to disability- related questions and issues. Accessibility Audits provide a comprehensive physical analysis of facilities. Sensitivity and Awareness Training offers customized educational sessions to increase the knowledge, sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with people who have disabilities. They’re Employment Services Program offers individualized stabilization and pre-employment supports to consumers to help with all aspects of understanding and managing their disability and gaining skills related to finding and maintaining their place in the workforce. They also offer a Peer Support program which offers opportunities to share knowledge and talents with other community members and to build new connections and relationships.
Supported Employment Transition Initiative (SETI) Joy McKinnon 111 Cardinal Cres. Saskatoon, SK S7L 4J9 Phone: 306-933-0616 Fax: 306-653-3932 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sarcsarcan.ca
SETI is a partnership of government and community organizations that helps people with disabilities participate in the workforce.
Workforce Development for Persons with Disabilities (WFD-PD) Formerly known as Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD) 8th Floor, 1945 Hamilton St Regina, SK S4P 2C8 Phone: 306-798-3105 Fax: 306-798-5022 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/wfd-pd
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Provides funding to assist adults with disabilities to prepare for, secure and maintain employment. Various supports are offered, including training-on-the-job, vocational and work assessments, psycho-educational assessments, job coaching, support for employers and disability-related costs in a wide variety of post-secondary education and training programs.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Phone: 306-757-7452 ext. 236 Fax: 306-757-5892 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ssilc.ca www.nsilc.com
The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program recognizes that entrepreneurs with disabilities have special needs. It ensures easy access to business services and other support mechanisms needed to consider self-employment as a viable option. We offer business and accessibility counseling, access to business loans with terms tailored to meet your needs. Some financing available.
Saskatchewan Regional Economic and Co-operative Development 200-3085 Albert St. Regina, SK S4S 0B1 Phone: 306-787-8710 Fax: 306-798-0796 Toll Free: 1-800-265-2001 E-mail: [email protected]
Saskatoon Special Interest Co-op Ltd. Phone: 306-757-7452 ext. 231
Provides small business loans (maximum $15,000) at low interest rates to persons with disabilities who are starting a business. An application form must be completed and certain criteria met to qualify. There several programs designed for people with disabilities to obtain a loan such as Innovative Business Loans for Disabled Persons and the Entrepreneurial CO-OP for Disabled Persons. Phone for more information.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Saskatoon Epilepsy Regina #203-320 21st St. West 102a-2505 11th Ave. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7M 4E6 S4P 0K6 Phone: 306-665-1939 Phone: 306-565-0009 Fax: 306-665-0300 Fax: 306-565-0064 E-mail: E-mail: epilepsysaskatoon@sk,sympatico.ca [email protected]
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Internet: www.epilepsymatters.com/english/saskatchewan.html
Literature, videos, and speakers available. Counseling to people with epilepsy and their families. Meetings open to all interested persons. Enhances quality of life of people affected by epilepsy.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute 1319 Colony St. Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z1 Phone: 306-655-2512 Fax: 306-655-2511 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness and educate others about the prevention of disabling conditions in children. While there are many preventive measures, preventing disabilities is both an individual and societal responsibility. It is important to recognize that not all disabilities can be prevented. The Prevention Institute promotes primary prevention by focusing on education, information services, research and evaluation, special projects, community development and communications. Their initiatives include: raising public awareness and providing education across the province; developing and distributing resources and information; and providing provincial co-ordination, and supporting communities in their efforts to address FASD.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network of Saskatchewan 510 Cynthia St. Saskatoon, SK S7L 7K7 Phone: 306-975-0884 Toll Free: 1-866-673-3276 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.skfasnetwork.ca
The vision of the FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan, a parent-led provincial organization, is for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their families to recognize themselves as safe, supported, valued and contributing members of the community. They offer support meetings, one-on-one counseling, prevention and awareness in academic settings.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Association of Canada P.O. Box 7525 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4L4
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Phone: 306-343-3627 (Message Manager) Internet: www.fm-cfs.ca
The Fibromyalgia Association of Canada is dedicated to advancing Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) education, research and treatment. Their goal is to work with others, complementing the abilities of our partners to develop solutions on a national scale, drawing on the community of patients, self- help groups, researchers, physicians, government and nongovernment health organizations. Their intention is to help build an organizational capacity to promote research, education, and improved treatment and achieve milestones towards the level of support enjoyed by other health causes that have similarly large communities to serve. Fibromyalgia Association of Canada’s limited resources and volunteer efforts are directed towards producing digital information, such as the educational guides for health practitioners, and the videos, all available for free on our web site. Message Manager is available 24 hours a day. Inquires are responded to within 2 to 3 days, but messages are not checked every day.
Head Injuries
Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Team (ABI) South Saskatchewan Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Team Saskatoon City Hospital Wascana Rehabilitation Centre 701 Queen St. 8th Floor 2180 23rd Ave. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0M7 S4S 0A5 Phone: 306-655-8448 Phone: 306-766-5617 Fax: 306-655-8454 Fax: 306-766-5144 Toll Free: 1-866-899-9951 Internet: www.rqhealth.ca/programs E-mail: [email protected]
Saskatchewan North Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Team 1521-6th Ave. West Prince Albert, SK S6V 5K1 Phone: 306-765-6631 Fax: 306-765-6657 Toll Free: 1-866-899-9951
Provides individual and family support to people of all ages with acquired brain injury so they may live in their communities with improved quality of life. Accepts self- referrals as well as those from health care facilities, physicians, any rehabilitation program, schools, or community agencies.
Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain-Injured #5-501 45th St. West #27-425 Winnipeg St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7L 5Z9 S4R 8P2 Phone: 306-373-3050 Phone: 306-347-9088 Fax: 306-373-3925 Fax: 306-347-9089
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E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sarbi.ca Affiliated with the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association, the agency uses volunteers and professional therapists to provide rehabilitation, stimulation, and exercise to adult clients with an acquired brain injury.
Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association 230 Ave R. South Mailing Address Room 422 P.O Box 3843 Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7M 1Z2 S4P 3Y3 Phone: 306-373-1555 Fax: 306-373-5655 Mailing Address Toll Free: 1-888-373-1555 #322-310 Main St. North E-mail: [email protected] Moose Jaw, SK Internet: www.saskbia.org S6H 3K1
Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is dedicated to the prevention of brain injury, and to improving the knowledge, services, and quality of life for people living with acquired brain injury, their families, and their service providers. Aims and objectives are to attempt to answer the needs of the head injured individual, to provide support for survivors and families in crisis, and for each other through local chapters and a support network, to gather and share information relating to head injury, and to maintain a comprehensive resource centre.
Saskatchewan Health Authorities
Saskatchewan Healthline Phone: 1-877-800-0002 TTY Phone: 1-888-425-4444
Athabasca Health Authority Box 124 Black Lake, SK S0J 0H0 Phone: 306-439-2200 Fax: 306-439-2212 E-mail: [email protected]
Heartland Regional Health Authority Box 2110 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Phone: 306-882-4111 Fax: 306-882-1389 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.hrha.sk.ca
Kelsey Trail Regional Health Authority
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Box 1780 Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Phone: 306-873-3100 Fax: 306-873-3224 Toll Free: 1-800-704-8395 (within Saskatchewan) E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.kelseytrailhealth.ca
Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority Box 40 Buffalo Narrows, SK S0M 0J0 Phone: 306-235-2220 Fax: 306-235-2229 Toll Free: 1-866-274-8506 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.link.ca/kyhd/
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority Box 6000 La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0 Phone: 306-425-2422 Fax: 306-425-5432 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mcrrha.sk.ca
Prairie North Regional Health Authority 1092-107th St North Battleford S9A 1Z1 Phone: 306-446-6622 Fax: 306-446-4114 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.pnrha.ca
Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority 2345-10th Ave West Box 5700 Prince Albert, SK Phone: 306-765-6100 Fax: 306-765-6096 Toll Free: 1-800-922-1834 (within Saskatchewan) E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.paphr.sk.ca
Regina Qu’Appelle Regional Health Authority 2180- 23rd Ave Regina, SK
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S4S 0A5 Phone: 306-766-5365 Fax: 306-766-5414 Toll Free: 1-888-354-8111 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.rqhealth.ca
Saskatoon Regional Health Authority 6th Floor, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 Phone: 306-655-1576 Fax: 306-655-1037 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca
Sunrise Regional Health Authority 270 Bradbrooke Dr Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6 Phone: 306-766-0109 Fax: 306-766-0122 Internet: www.sunrisehealthregion.sk.ca
Hearing Impairment
Hearing Aid Plan 2nd Floor - Sturdy Stone Building 810-1920 Broad St. 122 3rd Ave. North Regina, SK Saskatoon, SK S4P 3V2 S7K 2H6 Phone: 306-766-7555 Phone: 306-655-4170 Fax: 306-766-7575 Fax: 306-655-4183 Internet: www.health.gov.sk.ca/hearing-services
A program of the Hearing Health Services provided by Saskatoon District Health. Offers Saskatchewan residents professional and audiological evaluations, hearing aids and fittings, counseling and technical services. Offices across Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Saskatoon Regina #3-511 1st Ave. North 2341 Broad St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 1X5 S4P 1Y9 Phone: 306-665-6575 Phone: 306-352-3323 Fax: 306-665-7746 Fax: 306-757-3252 Toll Free: 1-800-667-6575 Toll Free: 1-800-565-3323 Video Phone: 306-665-6578 Video Phone: 306-352-3322 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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Internet: www.sdhhs.com
Is a non-profit organization which serves people who are deaf or hard of hearing with a variety of support services including a social worker, occasional rehabilitation counselor, interpreters, computerized note-taking services, and information services.
Home Care Services
Home Care 201-310 Idylwyld Dr. North Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z2 Phone: 306-655-4300 Fax: 306-655-4400
It is a health care service dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving independence in their homes. Professional services provided include nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work and nutritional counseling. Support services include personal care, in-home respite, meal preparation and home management. For information on services and programs in another city, see the green pages in your local phonebook under Home Care.
Home Care Area Contacts
Balcarres and area Phone: 306-332-3347 Broadview and Whitewood Phone: 306-696-2500 Fort Qu’Appelle and area Phone: 306-332-3306 or 306-332-3307 Grenfell Phone: 306-697-4045 Humboldt West Phone: 306-682-2609 Humboldt East Phone: 306-338-2517 Indian Head Phone: 306-695-2244 Lanigan and area Phone: 306-365-1440 Lestock and area Phone: 306-274-2034 Montmarte Phone: 306-695-2244 Moosomin – Rocanville Phone: 306-435-3888 Raymore and area Phone: 306-746-4692 Regina and area Phone: 306-766-7200 Rosthern Phone: 306-232-4611 Wakaw Phone: 306-233-4611 Wolseley Phone: 306-696-2805 Wynyard Phone: 306-554-3011
Individualized Funding (For contact information refer to Home Care)
An option under the Regional Health Authority (RHA) home care program that provides funding directly to a person to arrange and manage their own support services. Individualized funding is designed to provide people with increased choice and flexibility in the way their needs are met through the home care program. Funding amounts are based on assessed need, up to a maximum. Individuals can
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contact the home care program of their Regional Health Authority (RHA) for more detailed information.
Housing
Cheshire Homes 2901 Louise St. 4402 Sherwood Dr. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7J 3L1 S4R 4B4 Phone: 306-374-6191 Phone: 306-949-3270 Fax: 306-374-3206 Fax: 306-949-3066 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.cheshirehomessaskatoon.com
.Mission is to provide barrier-free living, with attendant services, for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. All housing units are wheelchair accessible. The homes enable residents to function at a maximum level of independence. Individual rooms are available for residents with common kitchen, dining, and living quarters. Residents are responsible for and required to direct their own personal care and manage their own affairs. Care attendants are present to assist residents when needed.
Chip and Dale Housing Inc. Suite 23 - 425 Winnipeg St. Regina, SK S4R 8P2 Phone: 306-924-2414 Fax: 306-924-2458
Provides residential services to individuals who are multi-disabled and autistic. Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Board meets fourth Monday of the month.
H.E.L.P. Homes of Regina 2216 Smith St. Regina, SK S4P 2P4 Phone: 306-522-4357 Fax: 306-586-7899 E-mail: [email protected]
H.E.L.P Homes of Regina operates three group homes for persons with mental disabilities that provide permanent residence and training in daily living skills.
Huston Heights 702 Sangster Boulevard Regina, SK S4R 7N8 Phone: 306-949-6106 E-mail: [email protected]
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A fifty unit apartment complex designed to allow adults to live independently. A minimum of support services may be available to assist some tenants thereby enabling them to live successful on their own. Wheelchair accessible. Although this service is located in Regina, anyone who requires assistance may contact this agency.
Prince Albert Group Homes Program Office/Mailing Office Administration Office 203 – 31st St. East #408 – 10th St. East Prince Albert Prince Albert S6V 8A8 S6V 0Z4 Phone: 306-922-5185 Phone: 306-922-2544 Fax: 306-922-5186 Fax: 306-922-2959 Internet: www.paghs.ca Internet: www.paghs.ca
Prince Albert Group Homes are committed to assisting each participant within their programs in reaching their highest potential and living as independently as possible. Their programs include Respite, Recreation, Residential, a Supported Independent Living Program, and Volunteer Programs.
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation 122-3rd Ave. North 11th Floor, 1920 Broad St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 2H6 S4P 3V6 Phone: 306-933-6292 Phone: 306-787-4177 Toll Free: 1-899-667-7567 Fax: 306-798-3110 Toll Free: 1-800-667-7567 Internet: www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/housing
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation promotes self-sufficiency and independence by providing housing and housing services for families, seniors, persons with disabilities and other who could not otherwise afford safe, secure shelter. Programs include social and affordable rental housing, home renovations, repairs and energy retrofit programs, home adaptations programs, supports to independent living for seniors and home ownership options.
Saskatoon Housing Authority Regina Housing Authority 525-24th St. East 3124 Dewdney Ave Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0K9 S4T 0Y5 Phone: 306-668-2700 Phone: 306-565-4480 Fax: 306-668-2701 Fax: 306-565-4458 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.reginahousing.ca
Providing quality, affordable housing programs to families, seniors, single parents, people with disabilities, and other individuals in the community. Promote health, independence, security and dignity, and enhance the social and economic well being of neighborhoods.
Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
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#203 220 20th St. West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0W9 Phone: 306-979-6707 Fax: 306-373-3735 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saskatoonhousingpartners.com
SHIP’s goal is to foster the provision of safe, permanent, affordable, appropriate, and secure housing for the residents of Saskatoon and surrounding communities. With the prices of housing going up, SHIP has several programs and options for people to consider. Using the network that SHIP has developed to address housing issues in Saskatoon, SHIP is able to call upon its network and contacts within the residential construction industry, financial institutions, engineering consultants and firms, and non-profit organizations (among others) to work on proposed projects. Visit SHIP’s website to get detailed information on housing services that will work for you.
Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement (SRHS) Box 2405 Station Main Regina, SK S4P 4L7 Phone: 306-787-4723 Phone: 306-787-1090 TTY Fax: 306-798-2058 Toll Free: 1-888-488-6385 Toll Free: 1-800-683-9052 TTY
The SRHS helps low-to-moderate income families and individuals to access quality and affordable housing. Eligibility is open to families, single individuals and couples. The supplement is conditional upon one family member having a disability that produces a recognized housing impact. Also supports that address the housing impact of the disability must be in place at the time of the application.
Respite Home Care
Hope’s Home 350 College Ave Regina, SK S4N 0W8 Phone: 306-522-4673 Fax: 306-205-2832 E-mail: [email protected] (general inquiries) E-mail: [email protected] (communication inquiries) Internet: www.hopeshome.org
Staffed with nurses, developmental workers, and early childhood educators, Hope's Home has been able to meet the varying and complex medical, developmental, and educational needs of all the children attending daycare and preschool. They offer daytime respite from Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm for parents who wish to
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utilize the center’s services as a break from the constant care they must provide their medically fragile child. They offer extended respite from Friday at 5:30pm to Saturdays at 5:00pm for medically fragile children and their siblings. Extended respite is filled with fun activities and outings for the kids.
Regina Residential Resource Centre 1047 Wadey Drive Regina, SK S4N 7J6 Phone: 306-352-3223 Fax: 306-761-2717 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://nonprofit.accesscomm.ca/rrrc
Regina Residential Resource Centre is dedicated to providing support to individuals with intellectual disabilities through its Respite Home, Supportive Independent Living Program, Self-Managed Programs, Group Homes and Crisis Support Program. Participants are required to have a Community Living Division Community Services Worker.
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington Disease Outreach Office 504 Ellis Hall Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 Phone: 306-373-3503 Fax: 306-655-1736 Internet: www.huntingtonsociety.ca
Provides information, short term counseling and referral services to people with Huntington’s disease and their families
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan 609 25th St. East 428 Victoria Ave. East Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0L7 S49 0N7 Phone: 306-652-4114 Phone: 306-352-5327 Fax: 306-652-3220 Fax: 306-352-2260 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ldas.org
1106 Central Ave Prince Albert, SK S6V 4V6 Phone: 306-922-1071 Fax: 306-922-1073
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E-mail: [email protected]
Provides educator/parent workshops and reading intervention for school age clients with learning disabilities, summer program for LD children, Resource library with books, video/audio tapes, quarterly newsletter. EAPD referral agency..
Tamarack Foundation P.O. Box 9677 2205 Victoria Ave Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 7G5 S4P 0S4 Phone: 306-975-0855 Phone: 306-780-9218 Fax: 306-242-8007 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Residential summer school programs for children with specific learning disabilities. Focuses on academic, self-esteem, social and recreational development.
Lupus
Lupus SK Society Inc. and Lupus Support Group Box 88 Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive Saskatoon, SKS7N 0W8 Phone: 306-781-6123 Toll Free: 1-877-566-6123 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sasklupus.com Internet: www.lupussk.com
Provides mutual support for individuals with lupus. Offers information on the disorder through lectures and literature. Open to lupus patients and relatives and friends. Fees: $15 for membership and newsletter. Meets from 2-4 p.m., three times a year in Regina, SK at the Hospice room, second floor, Wascana Rehabilitation, 2160 23rd Ave. Meetings are open to public.
Lupus SK Society Inc. Area Contacts
Hudson Bay/Wadena Vie Haugerud Phone: 306-338-2566 Humboldt Susan Hall Phone: 306-682-3848 Leask Derril Rogerson Phone: 306-466-2097 Melfort Vi Van Allen Phone: 306-752-4773 Moose Jaw Chantelle Cushway Phone: 306-691-2818 Nipawin Debbie Posehn Phone: 306-862-3315 Prince Albert Karen Harder Phone: 306-764-4280 Rabbit Lake/Spiritwood Merle Klein Phone: 306-824-4520 Rosetown Darlia Katelnikoff Phone: 306-882-3415 Saskatoon Betty Cole Phone: 306-382-7136
Mental Health
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Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon Division Saskatchewan Division 1301 Ave. P North 2702 12th Ave. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7L 2X1 S4T 1J2 Phone: 306-384-9333 Phone: 306-525-5601 Fax: 306-978-5777 Fax: 306-569-3788 Toll Free: 1-800-461-5483 Toll Free: 1-800-461-5483 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.cmhask.com Internet: www.cmhask.com
Provides vocational, social and recreational programs for persons with mental illness. Advocacy, referral, and support for people and families experiencing mental illness. Resource library. Volunteers welcome. Public education programs include Problem Gambling, depression, and workplace wellness. CMHA has several other chapters throughout the province.
Canadian Mental Health Association Area Contacts
Battlefords Phone: 306-446-7177 Estevan Phone: 306-634-6428 Kindersley Phone: 306-463-8052 Moose Jaw Phone: 306-692-4240 Prince Albert Phone: 306-763-7747 Weyburn Phone: 306-842-7959 Yorkton Phone: 306-621-5925
Regina Mental Health Clinic 3rd Floor, 2110 Hamilton St Regina, SK S4P 2E3 Phone: 306-766-7800 Fax: 306-766-7811 Internet: www.rqhealth.ca
The Regina Adult Mental Health Clinic is part of a continuum of treatment and support services available for adults (age 18 and over). They provide a wide range of community-based services for people who are having significant problems related to their mental health and well being. Services are free of charge. Programs include Intake Program, Adult Community Program that includes: individual counseling, psychosocial skills training group, alternatives to violence and alternatives to sexual offending, Rehabilitation Program, Vocational Services Coordinator, and Adult Psychiatry. For Mental Health Clinics in your area, contact your Area Health Region.
Regina Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group Al Ritchie Health Action Centre 325 Victoria Ave. Regina, SK Phone: 306-789-6830 (Judith) Phone: 306-545-0174 (Brian) Phone: 306-525-4199 (Angela)
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The Regina OCD Support Group is a Regina-based self-help, volunteer organization providing mutual support and education to individuals, family members and friends seeking assistance with personal and family management of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For more information about the support group call Judith, Brian, or Angela. For information about specific guest sessions, E-mail their Secretary at [email protected].
Rural Adult Mental Health Clinics 721 Stella St. 178 Boundary Ave. Grenfell, SK Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 2B0 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-697-4023 Toll Free: 1-866-367-8743 Fax: 306-697-2556 Fax: 306-332-1226 Internet: www.rqhealth.ca Internet: www.rqhealth.ca
The Mental Health Clinics in the rural areas of the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region are located in Grenfell and Fort Qu’Appelle. They offer services like an Adult Community Program and Rehabilitation Programs. Rural residents may access Regina-based programs that are not available in the rural areas through one of the rural mental health workers.
Crocus Co-o 136 Ave. B South Saskatoon, SK S7M 1M2 Phone: 306-655-4970 Fax: 306-655-4971 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.crocuscooperative.org
A community based organization comprised of individuals with a history of mental health problems. Attempts to enhance the possibilities for its membership to direct and control their own lives. Broad aims and objectives of the organization involve the development of community support services that will improve the lifestyles of its membership in areas of rehabilitation, such as economic conditions, employment, recreation, and social.
Mobile Crisis
Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service 103 -506 25th St. East Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7 Phone: 306-933-6200 (24 hour Crisis Intervention) Phone: 306-664-4525 (Non-Emergency Line) Fax: 306-664-1974 E-mail: [email protected] (administration only)
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Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service provides crisis intervention services to anyone living in Saskatoon who is experiencing distress and needing immediate help. They may respond to clients over the phone, in the office and in the home. Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service is comprised of two service units: 24 Hour Mobile Crisis Service; Crisis Management Service.
Regina Mobile Crisis Intervention Services 1646 –11th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0H4 Phone: 306-757-0127 Internet: www.mobilecrisis.ca
Regina Mobile Crisis Services provides 24 hour comprehensive crisis response to our community. They provide an integrated, comprehensive, social and health crisis and emergency intervention service on a twenty four hour a day, seven days per week basis.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada #22-1738 Quebec Ave. 150 Albert St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 1V9 S4R 2N2 Phone: 306-244-0045 Phone: 306-522-5600 Fax: 306-665-3376 Fax: 306-565-6477 Toll Free: 1-800-691-0890 Toll Free: 1-800-268-7582 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mssociety.ca Internet: www.mssociety.ca
A leader in finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and enable people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. Aims and objectives are to provide patient services, educate the public about MS, support research programs and create funds to support these objectives. A weekly water exercise program, weekly Tai Chi classes and support groups that meet once a month are provided for persons with MS.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Canada Northern Saskatchewan Chapter #104 -901 4th St. South South Martensville, SK S0K 0A2 Phone: 306-382-2172 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.muscle.ca
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a not-for-profit organization committed to finding a cure for over 150 different kinds of neuromuscular disorders while enhancing the lives of those affected by providing ongoing support and resources. Muscular
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Dystrophy Canada delivers a variety of programs within 5 key areas of service: Education; Information; Advocacy; Support; and Equipment.
Nursing
Community Clinic Community Clinic Westside 455 2nd Ave. North 631 20th St. West Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C2 S7M 0X8 Phone: 306-652-0300 Phone: 306-664-4310 Fax: 306-664-4120 Fax: 306-934-2506 Internet: www.saskatooncommunityclinic.ca
Community Clinic Regina 1106 Winnipeg St. Regina, SK S4R 1J6 Phone: 306-543-7880 Fax: 306-543-5545 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.reginacommunityclinic.ca
Offering physicians, nursing, counseling services, health information centre, lab and x-ray, pharmacy, optometry, optical dispensary, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, health education, community development projects and health promotion projects.
Coordinated Assessment Unit 310 Idylwyld Dr. North Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z2 Phone: 306-655-4346 Fax: 306-655-4343
Is the single entry point for a variety of community based services within Saskatoon District Health. Client Care Coordinators work with clients to determine their specific needs, and link them to the most appropriate options or resources available that will help them to maintain an independent lifestyle. The entry point for access to Home Care, Special Care Homes, Community Day Programs, Community Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Social work.
Ostomy
Saskatoon Ostomy Association Regina Ostomy Chapter Mailing Address Mailing Address 1610 Isabella St. East 942 Brachman Bay. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7J 0C1 S4N 7P2
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Phone: 306-384-2793 Phone: 306-761-0221 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 306-790-5825 Internet: E-mail: [email protected] www.members.shaw.ca/saskatoonostomy Internet: www.reginaostomychapter.com
Assists the medical profession in the rehabilitation of ostomatas. Promotes up-to- date information concerning Ostomy care and equipment. Educate and promotes public awareness and understanding of Ostomy. The Regina chapter meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except January, July and August) from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., in the Pasqua Hospital cafeteria. The Saskatoon Ostomy Association meets on the first Monday of every month (except January, July, and August) at 7:30pm in the Mayfair United Church.
Polio
Polio Regina 825 McDonald St. Regina, SK S4N 2X5 Phone: 306-543-6380 E-mail: [email protected]
A group of Polio Survivors and their friends who meet in Regina to support each other, develop awareness and get information about Polio and Post-polio complications. Meetings are held on the last Thursday at 7:30pm of every month (except July and August) at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (2180 23rd Ave.).
Saskatchewan Awareness of Post Polio Society Inc. (For contact information refer to Saskatchewan Abilities Council)
Saskatoon Chapter 2310 Louise Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7J 2C7 Phone: 306-477-7002 Fax: 306-373-2665 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Provides support to Polio Survivors and their families. Dispensing information on Post Polio Syndrome to survivors, health professionals and interested parties. Membership is open to polio survivors, their families, interested parties and professionals.
Parkinson’s Disease
Saskatchewan Parkinson’s Disease Foundation P.O. Box 29018 P.O Box 21010 Saskatoon, SK Gardiner Park RPO
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S7N 4Y2 Regina, SK Phone: 306-966-8160 S4V 1J4 Outreach Nurse Educator Outreach Nurse Educator Phone: 306-545-4400(Regina) Phone: 306-545-4400 Fax: 306-966-8030 Fax: 306-790-9605 Toll Free: 1-888-685-0059 Toll Free: 1-888-685-0059 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.parkinson.ca
Social, educational, charitable and research. Offers a Support and Exercise group for Parkinson’s Disease patients and family members and/or friends
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan 2123 Broad St. Mailing Address Regina, SK Box 305 Station Main S4P 1Y6 Regina, SK Phone: 306-584-2620 S4P 3A1 Fax: 306-584-0525 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.schizophrenia.sk.ca
Provides information and emotional support to families and people with Schizophrenia. Creates public awareness initiatives that are aimed at the needs of children, youth, and adults alike. Assist in intervention, support for family members. Raise funds and work in partnership with other agencies, groups, government and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada.
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders Centre Royal University Hospital Saskatoon City Hospital 103 Hospital Drive 701 Queen St. Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 S7K 0M7 Phone: 306-966-8274 Phone: 306-655-8555
Regina Health District Sleep Disorders Centre Regina General Hospital 14401- 14th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0W5 Phone: 306-766-4881 Fax: 306-766-4882
Serves to diagnose and treat patients with sleep disorders. Patients come to us after an evaluation by their family physician. If an overnight sleep study is warranted after consultation with the sleep specialist, a request is forwarded to the Sleep Disorders Centre for the patient to obtain an overnight polysonnogram (sleep study).
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Sports and Recreation
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability – Saskatchewan ALACD Provincial Office Saskatchewan Park and Recreation Association 100-1445 Park St. Regina, SK S4N 4C5 Phone: 306-780-9470 Fax: 306-780-9257 Toll Free: 1-800-563-2555 E-mail: [email protected]
The ALACD promotes, supports, and enables Canadians to lead active, healthy lives through the support of nationally coordinated leadership, encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates a number of opportunities for Canadians of all abilities. Physical activity is seen to benefit individuals in overall better health, improved quality of life, elevated self-esteem, prolonged independent living, and increased mobility. These benefits help in coping with everyday challenges for those with different abilities.
A-Mazing Adventure Gymnastics 210 Leonard St. Regina, SK S4N 5V7 Phone: 306-789-3133 Fax: 306-789-3533 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.gymnasticsadventure.ca
Offers physical coordination training for children with various disabilities, from walking age to adolescence. Adult programs also available. Programs operate on a daily basis.
Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association 510 Cynthia St. Saskatoon, SK S7L 7K7 Phone: 306-975-0824 Fax: 306-975-0825 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.swsa.ca
Mandate is to promote sport, recreation, leisure, fitness training, and healthy lifestyle activities for individuals with mobility impairments by providing opportunities in various types of activity. Current activities such as basketball, rugby, shooting, skiing, tennis water-skiing, racquetball, golf, sledge hockey, slow-pitch, fishing, among others
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Special Olympics Saskatchewan 353 Broad St. Regina, SK S4R 1X2 Phone: 306-780-9247 Fax: 306-780-9441 Toll Free: 1-888-307-6226 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.specialolympics.sk.ca
To provide individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in training and competition in sport, fitness, and physical recreation at all ability levels.
Wind on My Wings Sailing Club of Regina Box 24014 -920 Broad St. Regina, SK S4P 4J8 Phone: 306-533-1684 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.wowsailing.ca
The Wind on My Wings (WOW) accessible sailing club is a Regina based organization of and for people with disabilities. The WOW club supports individuals who have varying disabilities. With our equipment, sailors can independently sail the boat regardless of the impact of their disability on their mobility and strength. Sailors also have access to Companion Sailors to provide support, coaching and training while on the water.
Federal Government Programs and Services
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Suite 200-119 4th Ave. South By appointment only Saskatoon, SK Suite 120 1870 Albert St. S7K 5X2 Regina, SK Phone: 306-975-4900 S4P 4B7 Fax: 306-975-6066 Phone: 306-780-5880 Toll Free: 1-877-499-7245 Fax: 306-780-6645 Toll Free TTY: 1-800-309-3388 Toll Free: 1-877-499-7245 Toll Free TTY: 1-800-309-3388
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation promotes accessible housing for persons with disabilities by: advising on barrier-free design; researching and promoting devices and techniques to adapt housing units to meet the needs of persons with disabilities; and ensuring five percent of units in non-profit and co-op projects are accessible for the disabled.
Canada Pension Plan Saskatoon Service Canada Centre Regina Service Canada Centre Federal Building Alvin Hamilton Building
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101 22nd St. East 1783 Hamilton St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0E1 S4P 3A3 Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914 Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914 Toll Free TTY: 1-800-926-9105 Toll Free TTY: 1-800-255-4786 Internet: www.servicecanada.gc.ca Internet: www.servicecanada.gc.ca
The Canada Pension Plan provides payment of disability pension for eligible CPP contributors and/or their dependent children. For more information contact Service Canada at the above phone numbers/addresses.
Child Disability Benefit 340 3rd Ave. North Suite 260-1783 Hamilton St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0A8 S4P 2B6 Fax: 306-652-3211 Fax: 306-757-1412 Toll Free: 1-800-959-8281 (individuals) Toll Free: 1-800-959-8281 (individuals) Toll Free: 1-800-959-5525 (business) Toll Free: 1-800-959-5525 (business) Toll Free TTY: 1-800-665-0354 Toll Free TTY: 1-800-665-0354
A tax - free benefit for families who care for a child under the age of 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.
Municipal Government Programs and Services
Community and Leisure Services 222 3rd Ave. North Regina Saskatoon, SK Phone: 306-777-7146 S7K 0J5 Fax: 306-777-6825 Phone: 306-975-3340 TTY Phone: 306-777-7001 Phone: 306-975-3392(special needs) Internet: Fax: 306-975-3185 www.regina.ca/residents/recreation E-mail: [email protected]
Provides services and leisure for, and consults with, persons with disabilities. For more information contact the department.
Inclusion and Aboriginal Policy Analyst C/O: Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre 445 14th Ave. Regina, SK S4N 6T5 Phone: 306-777-7321 Fax: 306-777-6835 E-mail: [email protected]
Food Bank #202 Ave. C South 445 Winnipeg St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7M 1N2 S4R 8P2
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Phone: 306-664-6565 Phone: 306-791-6533 Fax: 306-664-6563 Fax: 306-347-0884 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
The food banks are working to eliminate hunger through nutritious food distribution, education and advocacy in cooperation with the community. The food banks offer more than just food hampers for the communities they serve. The Saskatoon Food Bank offer services that include: a clothing depot; literacy program; counseling; garden patch; community kitchen; milk for children and many other programs and services. The Regina Food Bank offers such services as: health screening (seasonal); electronics recycling program; educational opportunities (ACERT); Village Market Grocery Store; and more.
Provincial Government Programs and Services
Saskatchewan Legal Aid Family Legal Aid Office Criminal Legal Aid Office Sturdy Stone Centre Sturdy Stone Centre #155 -122 Third Ave North #1053 -122 Third Ave. North Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 S7K 2H6 Phone: 306-964-2200 Phone: 306-933-7820 Fax: 306-964-2222 Fax: 306-933-7827 Toll Free: 1-877-324-2200 Toll Free: 1-877-424-1898 Legal Director: Kelly Shaw Legal Director: George Combe E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Legal Aid Area Office #200 1942 Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 2C5 Phone: 306-787-8760 Fax: 306-787-8827 Toll Free: 1-877-424-1897 Legal Director: Jamie A. T. Struthers, Q.C. E-mail: [email protected]
Legal Aid Saskatchewan provides a range of legal services to low income individuals in Saskatchewan in the areas of family and criminal law. Those who are eligible can access the service of one of their experienced lawyers located throughout the province of Saskatchewan.
Office of Disability Issues 12th Floor, 1920 Broad St. Regina, SK S4P 3V6 TTY: 306-787-7283 Fax: 306-787-3650
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Toll-Free: 1-877-915-7468 Internet: www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/office-disability
Mandate is to direct the development of public policies, programs and services for persons with disabilities. Addresses the following issues, among others: education, training and employment, and labour concerns; income and disability support, including housing and transportation; health and wellness, quality of life, and citizenship, equitable access throughout Saskatchewan.
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Ombudsman Saskatchewan 315 -25th St. East 150 -2401 Saskatchewan Dr. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0L4 S4P 4H8 Phone: 306-933-5500 Phone: 306-787-6211 Fax: 306-933-8406 Fax: 306-787-9090 Toll Free: 1-800-667-9787 Toll Free: 1-800-667-7180 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ombudsman.sk.ca Internet: www.ombudsman.sk.ca
At Ombudsman Saskatchewan, an ombudsman: can take complaints about a specific organization or group of organizations; may investigate, mediate or provide other such services to help resolve complaints; is neutral and looks at the complaint from all sides. Ombudsman Saskatchewan is an independent office, headed by the provincial Ombudsman. The office is separate from the government of the day and free to come to its own conclusions. Ombudsman Saskatchewan promotes fairness by: taking complaints about unfairness in government services; educating government about fair practices; and making the general public aware of our services.
Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan Avord Tower 1110 -2002 Victoria Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0R7 Phone: 306-569-3098 Fax: 306-352-2989 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.pblsask.ca
Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan improves access to justice by creating, facilitating, and promoting opportunities for lawyers to provide high-quality free legal services to people of limited means. They offer free legal clinics in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Swift Current and Estevan. Check the Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan website to get information on when the clinics are being offered or call the Regina office.
Public Service Commission Services for Persons with Disabilities 9th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building 2350 Albert St. 122-3rd Ave. North Regina, SK Saskatoon, SK S4P 4A6 S7K 2H6 Phone: 306-787-7853 Phone: 306-933-7079 Toll Free: 1-866-319-5999 Toll Free: 1-866-319-5999 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.psc.gov.sk.ca/diversity/groups
Works with federal government departments to eliminate employment barriers experienced by persons with disabilities. Services include: counseling; identifying
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appropriate assessment tools; making recommendations for job accommodations; and lending technical equipment. Contact the Regina office for more information
Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living Program (SAIL) 2nd Floor, 3475 Albert St. Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Phone: 306-787-7121 Fax: 306-787-8679 Internet: www.health.gov.sk.ca/programs-services
Provides equipment and supplies to persons with disabilities to enable them to remain living at home, including: mobility aids, visual aids, prosthetic and orthotic appliances, assistance for medical supplies, non-formulary drugs, medications and oxygen.
Saskatchewan Association for Community Living 3031 Louise Street 2216 Smith St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7J 3L1 S4P 2P4 Phone: 306-955-3344 Phone: 306-790-5680 Fax: 306-373-3070 Phone: 306-790-5689 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 306-586-7899 Internet: www.sacl.org E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.rdacl.ca
#2 3041 Sherman Drive Box 492 Prince Albert, SK Lloydminster, SK S6V 7B7 S9V 0Y6 Phone: 306-763-5605 Phone: 780-871-2059 Phone: 306-763-5606 Fax: 780-808-2399 Internet: www.sacl.org E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sacl.org
Community Living Association Saskatoon Jerome Nicol, Executive Director #102 - 135 Robin Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M3 Phone: 306-652-9111 Fax: 306-652-9112 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.clasaskatoon.org
The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) is a grassroots, family based organization that strives to ensure that all people with intellectual disabilities are included, involved and valued citizens. We believe in full inclusion in all aspects of life and community. They offer programs like the Best Buddies program in Saskatoon where young adults (18-40 years old) spend time with a University of Saskatchewan Student twice a month and at least once a week they communicate
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by telephone, text message, email, or by writing a note. SACL’s Fusion Inclusion is a youth group for individuals 14 – 19 years of age, with and without disabilities. They meet new friends, play games, do activities, and talk about inclusion and how to make our world a more inclusive place. Another program they offer is Kids on the Block which is a puppet troupe that provides awareness of disabilities and social issues through the use of large puppets. The Kids on the Block puppet troupe is able to educate and dispel myths relating to individuals who have disabilities. SACL also offers a Self-Advocacy Action Group, an Employment Opportunities Program, and the SACL Family Network.
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID)
Phone: 306-798-7243 Phone TTY: 306-787-1065 Fax: 306-787-9993 Toll Free: 1-888-567-7243 Toll Free TTY: 1-866-995-0099 Internet: www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/SAID
SAID is an income support program specifically for people with significant and enduring disabilities that is an alternative to the Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP). SAID is responsive to the unique and long-term needs of people with disabilities.
Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP) 160 2nd Ave. South 2045 Broad St. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 2H6 S4P 3V7 Phone: 306-933-5960 Phone: 306-798-0660 Toll Free: 1-877-884-1687 Phone TTY: 306-787-1065 Toll Free: 1-866-221-5200 Toll Free TTY: 1-866-995-0099
SAP is a program of last resort for families and individuals who, for various reasons, including disability, illness, low income or unemployment, cannot meet basic living costs. Any person in financial need may apply for assistance. During an intake interview, the worker and the applicant establish the client’s needs and resources and develop a case plan.
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Saskatchewan Disability Income Support Coalition
DISC Contacts Judy Hannah Regina 3031 Louise St. Dave Nelson Saskatoon, SK Phone: 306-525-5601 S7J 3L1 Cindy Leggott Phone: 306-955-3344 Phone: 306-584-5601
Formed by a large cross section of disability advocates, consumers and organizations across Saskatchewan who are committed to advocating for a respectful, dignified and adequate income support system.
Senior’s Organizations
Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism 112 -2001 Cornwall St. Regina, SK S4R 3X9 Phone: 306-359-9956 Fax: 306-359-6922 Toll Free: 1-888-823-221 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.skseniorsmechanism.ca
Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism brings together Saskatchewan seniors’ organizations for the purpose of contributing to a better quality of life for seniors. They do this through: research and action on issues affecting seniors; being a unified voice advocating for seniors; giving direction and support to member organizations; creating awareness and co-ordination of resources and services for seniors; and partnering with member organizations and others
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Saskatoon Council on Aging 301 -506 25th St. East Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7 Phone: 306-652-2255 Fax: 306-652-7525 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.scoa.ca
The Council has two main functions: operating a Resource Walk-in Centre to enhance the quality of life for older adults, and working with local agencies to initiate, implement, and evaluate projects useful to older adults in our community. The Saskatoon Council on Aging is a community based voluntary organization with a staff and a board of volunteers, the majority of whom are older adults themselves, that is dedicated to the promotion of dignity, health, and independence of older adults. The Resource Centre is also home to the Caregiver Information and Support (Formerly known as Caregiver Information Centre) which provides assistance to caregivers and others who are looking for information or services. Some of the services they provide are: computer classes; bus buddy program; blood pressure clinics; older adult abuse task force; art and photography classes and more.
Tourette syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada 1520-2002 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0R7 Phone: (306) 586-9179 Toll Free: 1-800-361-3120 Internet: www.tourette.ca
The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada is a national voluntary organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with or affected by Tourette Syndrome through programs of: education, advocacy, self-help and the promotion of research.
Transitional Houses and Shelters
Saskatoon Interval House Adelle House (Second Stage) 712 Victoria Ave. Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK Phone: 306-668-2761 S7N 0Z2 Fax: 306-668-2769 Phone: 306-244-0185 Fax: 306-244-0327 Toll Free: 1-888-338-0880 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.SaskatoonIntervalHouse.org
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Isabel Johnson Shelter SOFIA House C/o YWCA P.O. Box 37125 1940 McIntyre St Regina, SK Regina, SK S4S 7K4 S4P 2R3 Phone: 306-565-2537 Phone: 306-525-2141 Fax: 306-565-2376 Fax: 306-525-2171 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ywcaregina.com/shelter.html
Regina Transition House W.I.S.H. Safe House P.O. Box 1364 P.O. Box 1512 Regina, SK Regina, SK S4P 3B8 S4P 3C2 Phone: 306-757-2096 Phone: 306-543-0493 Phone: 306-569-2292 (24 hour Emergency) Fax: 306-545-7677
Battlefords Interval House Society Qu’Appelle Haven Safe Shelter North Battleford, SK 136 Pasqua Ave. South Phone: 306-445-2742 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Fax: 306-446-2520 S0G 1S0 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 306-332-6881 Fax: 306-332-6983
Prince Albert Safe Shelter For Women Shelwin House P.O. Box 21025 P.O. Box 1828 Prince Albert, SK Yorkton, SK S6V 8A4 S3N 3R2 Phone: 306-764-7233 Phone: 306-783-7233 Fax: 306-764-2290 Fax: 306-782-3796 E-mail: [email protected] Crisis Phone: 1-888-783-3111 Internet: E-mail: http://princealbertsafeshelter.shelternet.ca [email protected]
Moose Jaw Women’s Transition House P.O. Box 1866 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7N6 Phone: 306-693-6511 Fax: 306-693-0243 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://mj-thouse.shelternet.ca
North East Crisis Intervention Centre P.O. Box 2066 Melfort, SK S0E 1A0 Phone: 306-752-9464 Crisis Phone: 306-752-9455 Fax: 306-752-3122 Crisis Toll Free Phone: 1-800-611-6349
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E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://necic.shelternet.ca
Piwapan Women’s Centre Waskoosis Safe Shelter P.O. Box 888 P.O. Box 3368 La Ronge, SK Meadow Lake, SK S0J 1L0 S9X 1Z7 Phone: 306-425-3900 Phone: 306-236-5570 Crisis Phone: 306-425-4090 Fax: 306-236-5690 Fax: 306- 425-4922 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://piwapan.sheternet.ca
Transitional housing and shelters are places where women with disabilities will be accommodated and able to go in a crisis. Children are allowed in most of the shelters and transition listed above with a maximum age limit.
Transportation
Driving Miss Daisy Saskatoon and Area, Dalmeny, Martensville, Warmen Phone: 306-270-5560 Toll Free: 1-877-613-2479 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.drivingmissdaisy.net
They provide a driving service to seniors and people with disabilities. They assist with medical appointments, grocery shopping, dental appointments, personal shopping, social functions, Adult Day programs, Alzheimer programs, Dialysis appointments, and Day surgeries. They can also take people to the airport and do luggage check-in and escort you through security and to the departure gate. They are there for special needs assistance or accompaniment and they are walker and wheelchair friendly. Clients need to be able to self-transfer.
Greyhound Bus Service STC Bus Depot STC Bus Depot 50 -23rd St. East 1717 Saskatchewan Dr. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 0H8 S4P 2E2 Phone: 306-933-8000 Phone: 306-787-3340 Internet: www.greyhound.ca Internet: www.greyhound.ca
Greyhound Canada is the largest provider of intercity bus travel, providing safe, enjoyable and affordable travel. While Greyhound is well known for its regularly scheduled passenger service, the company also provides a number of other services for its customers. Greyhound Courier Express service offers value-priced same-day and early-next-day parcel delivery to thousands of destinations. And the company's Greyhound Travel Services unit offers charter and tour packages for businesses, conventions, schools and other groups.
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Medichair 3033 Saskatchewan Dr. 1240 9th Ave. N.W. Regina, SK Moose Jaw, SK S4T 1H5 S6H 4K2 Phone: 306-584-8456 Phone: 306-693-1878 Fax: 306-584-2929 Fax: 306-693-1879 Toll Free: 1-800-667-2273 Toll Free: 1-866-693-1878 Internet: www.regina.medichair.com Internet: www.moosejaw.medichair.com
MEDIchair Moose Jaw and MEDIchair Regina carry a large range of medical equipment and personal assistance supplies that enables you or your loved one to remain safe and independent at home. Their product line includes: Aids to Daily Living, Bathroom Safety, Beds and Bed Accessories, Cushions and Seating, Compression Stockings, Lifts chairs, Car/Porch/Stair Lifts, Walking Aids and Accessories, and Wheelchairs and Accessories.
Para Transit Services Regina Para Transit Phone Numbers 333 Winnipeg St. Bookings: 306-777-7007 P.O. Box 1790 Ticket/Pass Orders: 306-777-7007 Regina, SK Cancellations: 306-777-7540 S4P 3C8 Lost and Found: 306-721-4499 Phone: 306-777-7726 (registration) Registration: 306-777-7726 Fax: 306-949-7211 TTY Information: 306-777-7325 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.regina.ca/residents/transit-services
Access Transit Other Transit Services in Saskatoon 222 3rd Ave. North Wayne Bus Ltd.: 306-975-3090 Saskatoon, SK Wheelchair Taxis: 306-652-2222 S7K 0J5 306- 653-3333 Phone: 306-975-3555 Fax: 306-975-3572 E-mail: [email protected] Prince Albert: 306-953-4466(special needs transportation) 306-953-4305(disabled transportation)
Para Transit in Other Saskatchewan Areas Assiniboia: 306-642-3382 Humboldt: 306-682-2525 Balcarres: 306-334-2566 Indian Head: 306-695-3344 Biggar: 306-948-3317 Kamsack: 306-542-2155 Birch Hills: 306-749-2232 LaRonge: 306-425-2066 Broadview: 306-696-2533 Lloydminster: 306-875-5184 Canora: 306-563-5685 Maple Creek: 306-662-2244 Carnduff: 306-482-3300 Meadow Lake: 306-236-3622 Cudworth: 306-256-3492 Melfort: 306-752-5911 Cut Knife: 306-398-2363 Melville: 306-728-6840 Davidson: 306-567-2040 Moose Jaw: 306-694-4488 Fort Qu’Appelle: 306-332-5266 Moosomin: 306-435-2988 Gravelbourg: 306-648-3301 North Battleford: 306-445-7797
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Radville: 306-869-2477 Watson: 306-287-3224 St. Walburg: 306-248-3232 Weyburn: 306-842-6870 Swift Current: 306-773-1448 Wolseley: 306-698-2228(Joanne) Tisdale: 306-873-2681 Yorkton: 306-621-6580 Watrous: 306-946-2606
Go to www.accesstotravel.gc.ca to find transit in your area if not listed
Where 2 Transportation Company 146 McIntyre St. Regina, SK S4R 8R1 Phone: 306-522-4477 Fax: 306-522-4478 E-mail: [email protected] Internet:
They provide charter vans and busses that are equipped for people with disabilities.
Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) 50-23rd St. East 1717 Saskatchewan Dr. Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK S7K 1X2 S4P 2E2 Phone: 306-933-8000 Phone: 306-787-3340 Toll Free: 1-800-663-7181 Fax: 306-787-1633 Internet: www.stcbus.com Toll Free: 1-800-663-7181 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.stcbus.com
99-15th St. East 63 High St. East Prince Albert, SK Moose Jaw, SK S6V 1E9 S6H 0B7 Phone: 306-953-3700 Phone: 306-692-2345 Fax: 306-953-3741 Fax: 306-692-4439 Toll Free: 1-800-663-7181 Toll Free: 1-800-663-7181 Internet: www.stcbus.com Internet: www.stcbus.com
The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) provides a monthly medical pass for medical appointments. For $53.95 plus GST, it provides for unlimited travel anywhere the STC goes. Also offers an Accessible coach service. For this service, 24 hours booking is required.
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