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Community Supports
Community Supports
Kid’s Help Phone: phone, text or online chat options available. 24 hours.
1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 with the word “connect”
Family Service Saskatoon (306-244-0127)
Available for phone appointments
Navera Community Connections (306-244-7773)
Available for phone appointments
Child and Youth Mental Health (306-655-7777)
Continuing with those that already seek services
Mobile Crisis -24 hours (306-933-6200)
for serious/emergency situations
White Buffalo Youth Lodge
https://www.sktc.sk.ca/programs-services/family-community-services/community-supports/white-buffalo-youth-lodge/ White Buffalo Youth Lodge
Description of Program
The mission and vision of White Buffalo Youth Lodge (WBYL) is dedicated to improve the quality of life and health for children, youth, young adults and their families in the inner city through integrated, holistic support services.WBYL is a multipurpose center used during the day for educational classes, functions, meetings, etc., and in the late afternoon/evening it serves as a youth recreational facility fostering a safe and fun environment for all to participate in.WBYL programs and services are open to children, youth and families free of charge:
- On-site dental therapist
- Cooking and nutrition
- Fully equipped fitness room, weight room, and gymnasium for sports
- Recreational activities, competitive sports, and tournaments
- Snack Served daily
- On-site nurse practitioner
- Elder services (counseling, healing circles)
- Traditional Pipe Ceremonies
- Smudging
- Feasts and Round Dances
- Life Skills
MANY, MANY OPTIONS!
MANY, MANY OPTIONS!
- Counseling and Mediation
- Movie Night
- Karaoke
- Drama
- Special Outings
- Crafts/Games
- Computers
- Photography
- Basketball & Volleyball
- Art Classes
- Swimming
- Open Gym Times
- Girls on the Move
- Boys on the Loose
- Wood Working
- Random Acts of Kindness
Helping Youth Get More Engaged
Helping Youth Get More Engaged
Young people are our hope for the future. Find out about our many innovative programs dedicated to engaging your children and teenagers. We believe in actively involving young newcomers in their new community with schoolwork assistance programs, social networking, sports and different youth-oriented cultural events.
We plan and host a number of unique events throughout the year to strengthen our own working community. Most of our events are open to everyone in Saskatoon — the more the merrier! Admission to these events is always free.
Some of our most exciting events include:
Global Beats: a multicultural music festival
Beat & Eats: YXE’s newcomer youth’s spoken word poetry, electronic music and hip hop dancing
International Bazaar: crafts and marketplace
Digital Storytelling: annual short documentary and biopic film event, all films written, shot and produced by Saskatoon newcomer youth
Culture Days: interactive artistic and cultural heritage activities for the whole family
Special celebrations: BBQs, outdoor activities, etc.
Check us out at https://www.sods.sk.ca/connecting/programs-for-youth-and-students
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Delivered through trusted Family Service agencies across Saskatchewan, this program connects you
quickly with trained, registered counsellors.
Free rapid access counselling across Saskatchewan
Book a 1-hour session with a trained counsellor - online, by phone, or in person: https://www.counsellingconnectsask.ca/
Rapid access counselling can help with: Anxiety and depression, grief and loss, isolation and loneliness, substance use, parenting, bullying, sleep concerns, problem gambling, relationship challenges, and more.
Family Service Saskatoon: 52 North Youth Empowered
Group programming and educational presentations designed specifically for youth aged 10 to 22.
Offering Fall - Spring 2026/2027 Groups
More Information: https://familyservice.sk.ca/programs/
Goals of the Program:
Provide safe spaces where youth can express feelings and process experiences
Develop healthy ways for youth to manage challenges and relationships
Provide youth ages 10-22 with skills to develop and foster healthy relationships
Identify and minimize risk factors through group interactions
Develop coping skills to address current and future challenges
Promote resiliency needed for positive problem solving, life management, and decision-making
Enhance well-being of youth, their families, and community
Provide opportunities for youth to build and sustain connections and friendships
Saskatoon Tribal Council
602 20th St W, Saskatoon
Intake Contact: 1 (306) 659-5668
Intake hours: Monday to Friday - 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Intake Contact Information:
Can self-refer via phone call or in person at White Buffalo Youth Lodge
Anyone can access support
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