Need Help?

Our goal is to help families through difficult times by providing nurturing care and respite for their children. This allows the parents time and rest to get the help they need.

We also provide referrals to other resources to help parents overcome their crisis.

We believe that asking for help is a sign of strength. We encourage all families/caregivers to call us when they feel they have no where else to turn.

We believe it takes a village to raise a child and we are here to help you.

Please call us if you need help or scroll to the bottom for other emergency phone numbers in Saskatoon.

How We Help

• Open 24/7
• 24 hour crisis line
• Free services
• Emergency short term childcare for age birth - 12 years of age
• Childcare provided by trained staff who strive to provide fun-filled excellent childcare.
• Referrals to other agencies
• Confidential help in a a non-judgemental atmosphere.

When To Call

• Anytime you feel parenting is feeling impossible and you are at wits end
• Exhausted by child's behaviours
• Feeling you may hurt your child
• Health crisis by your self or someone in your family
• Feeling depressed, down, sad, experiencing anxiety and mental health wellness issues
• Postpartum depression
• Marital and relationship conflict
• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault
• Housing crisis
• Grief/loss or funeral of a loved one

Your reason may not be found above. Many people experience different things and your situation may be unique. Please call us to seek support and see if we are able to help you.

Saskatoon Interval House is a temporary shelter for women and their children fleeing domestic violence who require safe accommodation.

306.244.0185

The YWCA Saskatoon offers short-term emergency shelter for all women and children who are in need of a safe place to stay for up to 30 days.

306.244.0944

Financial assistance: 306.933.5960
Child and Family Services: 306.933.5961

Child protection services are available from the Ministry of Social Services for children who are believed to be in need of protection.

306.933.6077

Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service (SCIS) provides comprehensive crisis response services to individuals and families 24 hours each day, 365 days of the year.

306.933.6200

The 601 Centre is located at AIDS Saskatoon on the corner of Avenue F North and 33rd Street West. The purpose of our Family Support Program is to provide support for families in crisis during non-traditional hours.

306.229.2328

The Saskatoon Salvation Army Community Services are made up of two shelters, a drop-in centre, meal program, family services, a local church and a place of support and hope for adults in the core neighborhoods of Saskatoon.

306.242.6833

306.975.8300

Includes emergencies, ambulance and the Saskatchewan Poison Centre.

Emergencies: 9-1-1

MD Ambulance: 9-1-1

Sask. Poison Centre:
1.866.454.1212

Saskatoon Hospitals:

Includes one of our three hospitals in Saskatoon:
Royal University Hospital
City Hospital
St. Paul's Hospital

Royal University Hospital Switchboard: 306.655.1000
Saskatoon City Hospital Switchboard: 306.655.8000
St. Paul’s Hospital Switchboard: 306.655.5000

When you call Healthline, a licensed health care professional will give you options and information to help you with health related questions or concerns. You will be able to discuss your concerns in a safe, caring and confidential manner.

1.877.800.0002

306.975.2520

Helping Survivors of Past and Present Sexual Abuse.

306.244.2224

CLASSIC runs two programs: a Walk-In Advocacy Clinic, and a Legal Advice Clinic.

306.657.6100

At the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre we have a vision of a food secure community where all people have access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food.

306.664.6565