EAST CENTRAL — The North East Outreach and Support Services have received funding for a free walk-in counselling service that will be open for anyone.
The program will be in one hour, one time walk-in counselling sessions for short term-mental health sessions.
Referrals will be made out for long-term plans.
“It’s something that has been definitely needed for a long time in our rural and remote area, is the opportunity for walk-in counselling for any individual requiring this service,” said Louise Schweitzer, executive director of NEOSS. “Mental health is a known challenge for our communities and we’re hoping to help elevate and work in partnership with our current mental health workers.”
The program is being funded by both Family Services Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority, and at this time has been funded for one year.
NEOSS is looking to hire a counsellor to fill the position.
“We’re hoping if we find the correct individual immediately we’ll be having them on the ground May 1. It’s a very quick turnaround. Hopefully we’ll have them out there very, very quickly.”
The counsellor would move from community to community within the region for scheduled times. The locations have not been determined yet.
Humboldt’s Partners Family Services has also announced walk-in counselling service starting in mid-April.
