Individual Counselling

The reasons to reach out for support are as unique as you. At Family Service Saskatoon, we provide services that help you find solutions to handle your life challenges, things like relationship issues, coping, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Your needs are important to us and we offer a space for you that is safe and welcoming

Our counselling services are for individuals, couples, children, youth, and families. Our team of highly trained counsellors hold education in the counselling and social work field, are licensed with a professional regulatory body, have extensive experience, and use a wide range of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches. Our counsellors are diverse, so you can trust that you’ll find someone who works well with you. We are committed to helping you work towards enhanced wellbeing.

The fee for this service is a sliding scale based on income. Some insurance providers or Employee Assistance Programs may cover the cost of these services.

If your situation is urgent, or you feel at risk, please contact Saskatoon Mobile Crisis Service 306.933.6200. or 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Depression & Anxiety Group 

A six-week group for those experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

You will learn about the effects of anxiety and depression and how to build positive coping strategies through facilitator-led discussions, knowledge building, and self-directed activities.

Continuous intake.

Pre-registration required.

Fee: $240.00.

Some insurance providers or Employee Assistance Programs may cover the cost of these services.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Outreach

Violence can affect anyone and shows itself in many different forms. If you are experiencing violence in your intimate partner relationship with your spouse or partner, we can offer you support through short-term crisis intervention, including safety planning and confidential counselling.

If you think you may be affected by intimate partner violence, we provide a safe and secure place for you to come for confidential services. Our caring and experienced outreach team provides individualized support.

There is no fee for this service.

Abuse and Beyond

This group gives you the opportunity to consider the impact of abuse on your life and move toward healthy and positive relationships. Weekly sessions include sharing, self-exploration, access to resources and facilitator-led discussions.

Eight-week group.
Pre-registration required.
No fee.

Invisible Scars: Exploring Emotional, Verbal & Psychological Abuse 

This group explores the impact of emotional, psychological, and verbal abuse on your life, and provides you with support and resources to heal from your “invisible scars.” Weekly sessions include sharing, self-exploration, access to resources, and facilitator-led discussions.

Eight-week group.
Pre-registration required.
No fee.

Domestic Violence Court Caseworkers 

Each year, hundreds of people who are survivors of intimate partner violence access our Domestic Violence Court Caseworker program. Do you require assistance to navigate through the court system as a victim of domestic violence? Our experienced team helps guide you through the Saskatoon Domestic Violence Court. Caseworkers are available to provide you with information and support from the point of first contact and throughout the court process, including accompaniment to court.

Read more in this brochure:   Saskatoon-Domestic-Violence-Court

Men’s Working Group for Respectful Relationships – A Narrative Group

The Men’s Working Group for Respectful Relationships is a sanctioned program under the program option of the Saskatoon Domestic Violence Court.  The program involves 33 hours of therapeutic group work and meets every other Saturday over a nine-week period. Two individual pre-group interviews are required in advance to help establish your values in your stance against violence.

Continuous intake.
Pre-registration required.
Call for more information.
Fee includes group registration and two pre-group interviews.

Anger Management Groups

A variety of groups are offered to help you manage your anger by identifying its causes and your triggers and finding alternative avenues through which you can manage these emotions.

Continuous intake.

Call or email for more information.

Professional Development

We offer various opportunities for community awareness, such as webinars, seminars, and professional development. These are offered as lunch-hour presentations at workplaces, presentations in schools, workshops, and more.

These workshops teach participants the skills and tools they need to identify mental health issues, effective communication skills, healthy relationships, and more, and point them towards resources they can use to build their skills.

FSEAP – Family Service Employee Assistance Program

We are a trusted provider of counselling services on behalf of employee assistance plans.  Employees who have access to the program are eligible to attend individual and family counselling, as well as a variety of group programs, wellness workshops, and presentations with the cost of the services covered by their employer.

Presentations

We offer presentations on work-life balance, dealing with conflict, effective communication, coping strategies, building resilience, and many more. Contact us if you or your workplace are interested in customizing a presentation specific to your workplace.

Calming the Volcano Within (Anger Management Program)

Do you feel like anger is taking over your life? Have you heard that you need to control your anger or you’re too aggressive? In this group you will learn to identify the signs of anger and your triggers, examine consequences to anger, learn behavioral strategies to “let off steam,” and effective communication.

Offered at various times throughout the year.
Eight-week group.
Pre-registration required.
No Fee.

Teen Anxiety and Depression

A six-week group for those experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

You will learn about the effects of anxiety and depression and how to build positive coping strategies through facilitator-led discussions, knowledge building, and self-directed activities.

Continuous intake.
Pre-registration required.
No Fee.

52 ͦ North

ARE YOU:

– Involved in or experiencing bullying or cyber-bullying?

– Feeling like your social media is now anti-social?

– Feeling like no one understands you?

– Wondering about gender and sexuality and what it all means to you?

– Finding relationships confusing or hurtful?

52° North is here for you. We can provide one to one counselling and the chance to connect with others and have safe discussions, so you can discover more ways to take care of you.

There is no fee for 52° North programs or services.

Gympowerment

Join us in the gym to strengthen your body, mind, and overall wellbeing. Meet others and make new connections. Gym time is followed by group sessions that include snacks and learning about how to empower yourself.

Eight-week group.
Pre-registration required.
No Fee.

DIY – Do it for Yourself

Join us for this six-week group to share your voice, have safe discussions, and participate in a DIY activity focused on creativity.

You will learn about healthy relationships, boundary setting, dating violence, gender and sexuality, informed consent, communication skills, and more.

Six-week group.
Pre-registration required.
No Fee.

Youth Exposed to Violence

Individual Counselling

Being a teenager can be tough, and it’s important to know you’re not alone. We’re here to listen to your concerns – anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, and other life challenges. Come talk to us! We provide a safe space so you can feel heard. We offer support to help you deal with things like the impact of violence, conflict in relationships, and many other life challenges.
See our brochure: Youth-Exposed–Violence
There is no fee for this program.

Child and Youth Support Program

This program provides positive and stable relationships for children and youth as directed by the Ministry of Social Services (direct referrals).

Our staff members work with children and youth to build their social skills, give them access to recreational activities, and improve the quality of their peer interactions.

Registration required with direct referrals from Child and Family Services, Ministry of Social Services.
No Fee.

Teen and Young Parent Program

This program helps you develop confidence in your parenting skills by providing you with the tools you need to foster a strong, trusting, and lasting relationship with your child and to make positive parenting decisions.

Counselling services are offered to help you as a young parent deal with parenting concerns, anxiety, relationships, coping, and other life challenges.

Available to parents up to 30 years of age.

Pre-registration required.
Sliding scale fee based on income.
Some insurance providers or Employee Assistance Programs may cover the cost of these services.

Presentations

We offer various presentations on topics such as dating violence, bullying/cyber-bullying, parenting skills, conflict resolution, coping strategies for anxiety and depression, and more. Contact us for more information.

Individual Counselling

Our counselling services are for individuals, couples, children, youth, and families. Our team of highly trained counsellors hold education in the counselling and social work field, are licensed with a professional regulatory body, have extensive experience, and use a wide range of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches. Our counsellors are diverse, so you can trust that you’ll find someone who works well with you. We are committed to helping you work towards enhanced wellbeing.

The fee for this service is a sliding scale based on income. Some insurance providers or Employee Assistance Programs may cover the cost of these services.

If your situation is urgent, or you feel at risk, please contact Saskatoon Mobile Crisis Service 306.933.6200 or 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Teen and Young Parent Program

This program helps you develop confidence in your parenting skills by providing you with the tools you need to foster a strong, trusting, and lasting relationship with your child and to make positive parenting decisions.

Counselling services are offered to help you as a young parent deal with parenting concerns, anxiety, relationships, coping, and other life challenges.

Available to parents up to 30 years of age.

Pre-registration required.

Sliding scale fee based on income. Some insurance providers or Employee Assistance Programs may cover the cost of these services.

Parenting Groups

We provide various parenting groups throughout the year. These groups help parents and those in parenting roles to develop and enhance their skills. We are here to help you manage the challenges of parenting. Join us to meet other parents, share your stories, and learn new ideas together. Check out our parenting programs below.

Nobody’s Perfect – Positive Parenting Program

This is a space for parents to come together to strengthen their knowledge, skills, and self-confidence, all of which are vital elements to healthy and effective parenting. The facilitator-led group encourages a strong and supportive social network among participants.

Six-week program.

Pre-registration required.

Fee: $240.00.

Some insurance providers or Employee Assistance Programs may cover the cost of these services.