Directory of Saskatchewan Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

QUICK FACTS

Population (2006):
985,400
(3.0 % of Canadian population)
Major Metropolitan Areas (2006) (*)
Saskatoon
235,500
Regina
198,300
(*) Note: A metropolitan area must have over 100,000 people.
Source: Statistics Canada (2006).
Alcohol and Drug Prevalence Rates  
Alcohol – Heavy Frequent Use in Past Year (*)
(Canadian avg. 7.1%)
6.9%
Cannabis – Use in Past Year
(Canadian avg. 14.1%)
11.4%
Cocaine/Crack – Use in Past Year
(Canadian avg.   1.9%)
1.7%
(*) Note: heavy frequent use means five drinks or more, more than once a week). Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2004). Canadian Addiction Survey.

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OVERVIEW

Saskatchewan Alcohol and Drug Services is mandated by Saskatchewan Health to administer and deliver addiction services through the Regional Health Authorities. These addiction services are available to all Saskatchewan residents and their families. Services include (1) inpatient services, (2) outpatient services, (3) long-term residential services, (4) detoxification services and (5) youth drug detoxification and stabilization.

An Alcohol Prevention and Education Directorate is responsible for the coordination of local initiatives and province-wide campaigns.

The Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Incorporated (MACSI)detoxification, inpatient drug rehab, outpatient drug rehab and outreach for adults and youth. Although the majority of clients are of Metis ancestry, services are available to all residents of Saskatchewan.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police, Fire, and Ambulance
911

Farm Stress Line
Toll-free: (800)667-4442
Note: Assists in clarifying a problem or concern and work toward a solution; help access programs and services available to rural residents; refer to people who can help; and listen and give support. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and holidays.

Kids Help Phone counsellors provide children and adolescents with immediate and caring support, information and, if necessary, referral to a local community or social service agency.
Toll-free: (800)668-6868

Suicide Line
Toll-free: (800)784-2433        
Note: Crisis centre phone numbers for Kindersley, Melfort, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

Refer to the Gambling Addiction Treatment section for problem gambling assistance.

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SASKATCHEWAN ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Saskatchewan Health Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services has a list of services in Saskatchewan. Features phone numbers and links to health regions.

Disclaimer: Inclusion or omission of an organization or agency in this database does not imply endorsement or non-endorsement by canadadrugrehab.ca. In no event shall canadadrugrehab.ca be liable for any decision or action taken in reliance on information provided by this referral service. Any questions regarding an alcohol and drug rehab program listing should be directed to that organization. If you believe you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or your local crisis hotline .

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Saskatchewan Addiction News

Saskatchewan teen suspended over pot debate protest get back on honour roll
CBC News, Jun 28 07

 

Check 25 Program launched
Government of Saskatchewan, May 14 07

 

91% drop in complaints spurs renewal of alcohol ban in provincial parks
National Post, May 09 07

 

Stay away from meth, pregnant women warned
The Star Phoenix, Mar 19 07

 

Project Hope expands treatment services for youth in northern communities
Government of Saskatchewan, Mar 15 07

 

 

Epidemic of suicides plagues Sask. community
The Star Phoenix, Feb 22 07

 

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