Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 97 YOUR COMMUNITY HAS CONNECTIONSTO HELP Are you concerned that your drinking, drug use or gambling might be more than just a bad habit? Are you thinking about getting help? Are you ready to make a change? Are you worried about someone else’s drinking, drug use or gambling?Your community has connections to help at Addictions Services offices across Saskatchewan. How can Addictions Services help you? These offices are located in communities across the province.You can go there to talk to an Addictions Counsellor if you want to get help for alcohol/drug misuse or problem gambling.Whether you need to talk for the first time or the tenth time, you can contact these services in your region. Please call ahead to make an appointment to see a counsellor. Who are Addictions Counsellors? Addictions Counsellors are health care professionals who know about alcohol, drug and gambling problems. They will encourage you and your family to lead healthy lives and can help connect you to services if needed. By talking with a counsellor, you can make decisions about the best way to get help. Where can you go for help? There are many places to get help when you decide to either reduce or stop using alcohol/drugs or to deal with gambling problems. Here are some options: Outpatient counselling services are usually the starting point for many people who want information or who are worried about their own or someone else’s alcohol, drug or gambling problems.Working with a counsellor, you will set goals and work on things you want to change.A plan that fits your situation will be made. You can continue to work, go to school and care for your family while attending these services. Counselling may be provided: • one-to-one: you can talk to a counsellor by yourself; • to a family: a counsellor can meet with you and your family to offer support and information; • in a group: support and information is provided to a group of people with similar concerns and challenges. Where else can I get help for alcohol or drug problems? Brief detoxification (detox) services provide a safe and supportive place for anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs to detoxify and safely withdraw from the substance.You can contact these services directly. Social detoxification services are for people with severe alcohol/ drug use problems.You will get help withdrawing from alcohol or other drug use much like at brief detox, but for a longer term.You will stay in a facility anywhere from 7 to 10 days. There are both adult and youth services available in Saskatchewan. You can contact these services directly. The SecureYouth Detox Centre in Regina is for youth ages 12-17 years who are suffering from severe alcohol/drug use problems and are at risk of harming themselves or others. This service is available for youth from across the province. Two approved doctors must assess and order that a youth be admitted. Typically, this is for youth after other services have been tried unsuccessfully. saskatchewan.ca/addictions continued
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