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Government of Saskatchewan: Mental Health Services

About​

The Government of Saskatchewan provides information and links to a range of mental health and addictions services and crisis supports across the province. People can call or text national, provincial or local lines for immediate help, and there are specific programs for counselling, rapid access to treatment and community supports.

Who it’s for​

  • Residents of Saskatchewan seeking mental health or addictions support.
  • Anyone looking for information about crisis, counselling or community resources.
  • People who need immediate support for themselves or someone else.

Contact​

  • Local intake lines: Contact your local mental health and addictions intake office (for Saskatoon call 306‑655‑7777; for the Five Hills region call 306‑691‑6464 or 1‑877‑564‑0543).
  • Call or text 9‑8‑8: National suicide and mental health crisis line available 24/7.
  • HealthLine 811: Confidential health and mental health advice line staffed by registered nurses and social workers, available 24/7.
  • Emergency: Call 911 if someone is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others.
  • Mental Health & Addictions Branch: 306‑787‑3297 (weekdays 8:00 am–5:00 pm).
  • Counselling Connect Saskatchewan: Offers rapid access to free virtual counselling at counsellingconnectsask.ca.
  • Other helplines: TAO Tel-Aide (French) 1‑800‑567‑9699; Hope for Wellness (Indigenous) 1‑855‑242‑3310 or chat at hopeforwellness.ca; Kids Help Phone 1‑800‑668‑6868; Farm Stress Line 1‑800‑667‑4442.

Hours​

  • 9‑8‑8: 24/7/365.
  • HealthLine 811: 24/7/365.
  • Local intake offices and Mental Health & Addictions Branch: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
  • Emergency services (911): 24/7.

Languages​

  • English and French (9‑8‑8 offers English and French options; HealthLine 811 offers translation in over 100 languages).

What to expect​

Calling or texting 9‑8‑8 connects you to a trained responder who will listen without judgment and help you create a safety plan. HealthLine 811 provides advice from registered nurses and social workers and can refer you to local services. Local intake offices will assess your needs and connect you to counselling or treatment programs.

Sources​

  • Government of Saskatchewan – mental health services page (general guidance, helplines and branch contact).
  • Saskatchewan rapid access to mental health resources (lists mobile crisis services across the province).
  • Town of Gravelbourg & Willow Bunch health pages (Five Hills region intake numbers and 811 description).

Last compiled/checked: December 24, 2025