Founded in 1941, Catholic Family Services (CFS) delivers support to the Saskatoon community by providing relevant and meaningful programs and services to individuals, couples and families. These include counselling, wellness and education programs, community capacity building/community development programming, teen parent/early childhood services, and professional training. CFS is a leader in developing innovative programs and services often in partnership with other organizations that meet the dynamic and ever changing needs of individuals and families in today's society.
CFS is governed by a community based, volunteer Board of Directors who are committed to the work of the agency. Qualified staff provide professional and confidential assistance to any one who is experiencing personal and family difficulties regardless of religious affiliation or ability to pay.
Our Mission
Founded in the Catholic tradition of service to others, CFS is committed to developing strong and healthy individuals and families by providing professional counselling, education and community programs, accessible to all.
Our Vision
Stronger individuals, families and communities, strategic and effective partnerships. Relevant, quality services. Established and trusted community leader. Employer of choice for qualified professional staff.
Family Service Saskatoon offers programs, services and leadership that develop and support individuals, families and communities to have safe, healthy and respectful relationships. Our staff is fully qualified, experienced counselors and group facilitators.
We are accountable to our clients and to the community. We serve the whole community, reaching out to people of all backgrounds and financial means.
We help our clients build on their strengths, make positive changes in their lives and look forward to happier futures.
Folkfest has produced an annual, multicultural festival that has taken place in the city since 1980. The festival is comprised of up to 25 ethnic pavilions located throughout the city. Inside each pavilion, visitors will find cultural displays, dance, song, food, folklore, fables and skits. Folkfest also provides scholarships to students.
In order to ensure that Folkfest is a family experience, children 12 and under are admitted free.
Welcome to the Global Gathering Place (GGP), a non-profit drop-in centre that provides services for immigrants and refugees in Saskatoon. Global Gathering Place helps newcomers adapt to life in Canada by offering support and skill development, acceptance, and a welcoming environment.
Our organization works in partnership with community and immigrant-serving agencies, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and a wide network of private and government funders.
HOPE Cancer Help Centre fosters healing and support to people who have or have had cancer, to their families and their support people. The centre offers a variety of programs, support groups, retreats, workshops, a resource centre, and client assistance.
Parenting Education Saskatchewan links parenting services across the province, and provides support and information to those facilitating or organizing parent support/education services.
The Saskatoon Council on Aging has two main functions: operating a Resource Walk-in Centre to enhance the quality of life for older adults, and working with local agencies to initiate, implement, and evaluate projects useful to older adults in our community. It offers a free blood pressure clinic on the first Tuesday of every month, and a free Drop-in Program the third Wednesday of every month.
Other programs include computer lessons, and Art and Photography sessions. You may reach the Saskatoon Council on Aging office by calling 652-2255.
Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service has two components: Crisis Intervention provides crisis counselling and conflict management over the telephone, in their office or in the home. A crisis may involve suicide prevention, child abuse and neglect, abuse of seniors, marriage and or family problems.
Referrals can be made for ongoing support. It also offers Tragic Events Response. Crisis Intervention is available as well for consultation, and often provides a listening ear for teachers, parents, peer counsellors and co-workers, to name just a few.
Crisis Management Service is a specialized mental health service for individuals who are severely behaviourally impaired and have problems maintaining connection with other services. Staff provides a variety of services to these individuals and their supports. These include crisis intervention, assessment, service coordination, crisis management, and assertive outreach. They also assist with meeting treatment needs, as well as basic needs such as finances, shelter, etc.
The Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre provides services and support to those who have experienced sexualized violence, and their families and friends. It has a 24-hour crisis line through which it provides emotional support and referrals. The Centre also offers short-term individual counselling and support groups, as well as advocacy for survivors.
The Centre facilitates workshops, seminars and training of professionals on sexual assault issues, and has a resource library.
The Schizophrenia Society shares information and gives hope and support to those affected by the illness. It offers a monthly support group for families and weekly groups for those with schizophrenia. It has an up-to-date resource library; provides education by giving free public awareness presentations, advocates on behalf of schizophrenia sufferers, and fund research.
The United Way of Saskatoon and Area has proudly served our community for over 50 years. We are committed to building a strong, safe and inclusive place to live, where every citizen is given the opportunity to thrive.
Donor dollars are strategically invested back into the community through the Community Fund, Community Initiatives Fund and Community Building programs.
United Way is active in collaboration with other community partners, in developing strategies and solutions to address the most pressing human-care issues in Saskatoon and Area.
Our community has asked us to play six major roles in the building of a healthy community: Leader, Funder, Advocate, Facilitator, Communicator/Educator and Capacity Builder. Each and every day we work to fulfill these roles and do the work that has been entrusted in us to do.
Volunteer Saskatoon is a program of the United Way of Saskatoon. Volunteer Saskatoon offers a range of programs and services to support and promote volunteerism. In addition to helping to find a volunteer experience that fits for the volunteer, Volunteer Saskatoon works with the voluntary sector to develop training and support for volunteers. It also works with organizations in leadership development, recognition, networking, and volunteer referral.
"The YWCA Saskatoon provides advocacy, programs and services to positively impact the lives of women, their families and the community."
The YWCA works to meet the changing needs of women and their families in many
different ways.
The Computer Lab offers classes in basic computer skills.
The Employment and Learning Centre provides individualized employment counselling and job search workshops.
The Housing Department provides emergency shelter as well as residences in the community.
The Health and Wellness Department offers day camps for children, as well as fitness programs for people of all ages and abilities.
The Child Development Centre has spaces for 64 children aged 18 months to six years.
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The agencies of the Village deliver essential services to so many in our city, share resources, support each other and strengthen each agency's ability to serve. It is through donations like yours that the Village is able to support the work of these agencies.
