Did you know that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health
problem at some point in his or her lifetime? That could be your
friend, your neighbour, or even yourself. The good news is that with
the proper care and support, people affected by mental illness can
continue to lead productive and rewarding lives.
Advocacy is speaking up for ourselves or
others for fair and equal treatment. Advocacy services provide
information and referral, problem-solving, mediation and
negotiation between the person and service providers. The
advocate takes direction regarding the goals from the
individual. The advocates role is to provide all the necessary
information so that the person can make a well-informed
decision.
SELF HELP
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
District no. 2 info: 306-693-6888
Meetings are held:
Saturday – Zion Church at 8:00pm
Sunday – Minto United Church at 7:30pm
Monday – St. Mark's Church at 8:00pm
Tuesday – Salvation Army Church at 8:00pm
Wednesday – 916 Brown St. W. from noon to 1:00pm AND Trinity United Church at 8:00pm
Thursday – Trinity United Church at 8:00pm
Friday – 200 Main St. S. at 8:00pm
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AL-ANON
Information: 306-691-5811
Meetings are held:
Sunday – Minto United Church at 7:30pm
Monday – Salvation Army Thrift Store (downstairs) at 7:00p,
Tuesday – St. Mark's Church at 7:30pm
Wednesday – St. Andrew's Church at 8:00pm
Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings are held at the Salvation Army Church on Thursdays at 7:30pm.
Alateens are welcome at Al-Anon meetings.
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
24 Hrs. South Saskatchewan help line: 306-757-6600
Meetings are held:
Monday – Pentacostle Church at 8:00pm
Tuesday – Church of God at 8:00pm
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GAMBLER'S ANONYMOUS
Meetings are held:
Wednesday – John Howard Society at 7:00pm
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1:30-2:30pm at 125 Main St. N.
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ASPERGERS' SUPPORT GROUP
aspergerssupport@sasktel.net
Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 2:00pm on the fourth floor of the Moose Jaw Union Hospital.
COME TOGETHER
Self help for people with Mental Health issues, friends, and family.
Information: 306-692-4240
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Central Lutheran Church.
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COMMON GROUND
Grief Support Group for Women who have experienced the death of their Husband.
Tuesday Mornings for 5 weeks
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Everyone is Welcome
To Pre-register call 691-4715
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PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS
Grief Support for those who have experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss.
1st Wednesday of Each Month
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome
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HOPE
Grief Support for All Bereaved
2nd Wednesday of Each Month
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome
Call 691-4715
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BEREAVED PARENTS
Grief Suppport for Parents who have experienced the death of a Child.
3rd Wednesday of Each Month
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome
Call 691-4715
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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Grief Support for those who have experienced the death of a Loved One to Suicide.
4th Wednesday of Each Month
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome
Call 691-4715
Mental Disorders
Schizophrenia
One of the most serious mental illnesses, schizophrenia affects
about 1 percent of Canadians. Contrary to what many people believe,
schizophrenia is not a "split personality"
Mood Disorders
These illnesses affect about 10 percent of the population. Everyone
experiences "highs" and "lows" in life, but people with mood
disorders experience them with greater intensity and for longer
periods of time than most people
