Postal Strike Update | Mise à jour sur la grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes

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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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Problem Gambling Directory of Services

It is important to know that there are gambling related supports available across the province. Call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-306-6789 and learn about counselling services available across the province.

  1. Problem Gambling Helpline
  2. Problem Gambling Counselling Services
  3. Problem Gambling Self-Help
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1. Problem Gambling Helpline

Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline (SPGH) at 1-800-306-6789 or visit Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline (SPGH).

The SPGH is a 24-hour helpline for to people and/or their families, who are experiencing problems related to gambling. Callers receive confidential, professional service from trained counsellors, free of charge. Texting options are available at 306-400-2785 seven days a week from 12:30 to 17:30. The helpline provides: information, short-term counselling, crisis intervention services, and referrals to Saskatchewan Health Authority counsellors and self-help groups.

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2. Problem Gambling Counselling Services

Problem Gambling counsellors help people with problems related to their gambling and its impacts. Experienced counsellors provide services in out-patient settings, free of charge to Saskatchewan residents.

Problem Gambling Counsellor Directory

Services are available in health regions across the province through the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Find a counsellor near you or visit the Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline. Rapid Access brief therapy is also available.

What to expect when you ask for help

  • Set up an appointment by calling the counsellor. You do not need a physician's referral. A person who is depressed or suicidal should state the urgency when arranging to talk to a counsellor.
  • One-on-one sessions usually last an hour, but can last longer. Information shared during the session is confidential.
  • At the first meeting, the counsellor will ask questions about the person's situation and will assist with urgent, immediate issues first. This might include:
    • helping the person determine ways to limit spending and access to money;
    • discussing ways to avoid gambling venues; and
    • dealing with urgent emotional, family, legal, work or school issues.
  • The counsellor may recommend a plan of action that includes a certain number of sessions and topics for discussion. These topics may include:
    • managing finances;
    • stress reduction;
    • family and personal communication skills;
    • recreational activities other than gambling; and
    • how to avoid "triggers" to gambling.
  • Gamblers Anonymous may be suggested, as it is a free self-help service for the person who has a gambling issue, for a friend or for a family member. 
  • The counsellor may suggest other professional resources to assist with areas such as legal problems, financial crisis or severe depression.
  • Individuals seeking assistance are free to accept or reject the recommendations of counsellors and to suggest other ideas that might be effective.
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3. Problem Gambling Self-Help

Gamblers Anonymous provides a supportive environments to share experiences with people going through similar issues, whether you are the person with a problem gambling issue, a friend or family member. It is an organization that has local meetings across Saskatchewan. It provides a supportive environment to discuss the 12 steps to recovery and to share experiences with others who are going through similar issues. For more information, visit Gamblers Anonymous Saskatchewan.

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