Wellbeing - Recovery Support Services

The Grow section offers programs and resources aimed at supporting and growing healthy physical, psychological and emotional practices that foster wellbeing and resilience and help us better handle adversity. The menu of resources below outlines information included.

The Grow section offers programs and resources aimed at supporting and growing healthy physical, psychological, and emotional practices that foster wellbeing and resilience and help us better handle adversity. A short description and a menu of resources is available below.

 

 

 

Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program

BOS is a resiliency-based program that empowers public safety, healthcare workers and physicians to take charge of their mental health. The program uniquely combines theoretical and experiential learning procedures to mitigate the effects of operational stress.

The SHA has secured an additional 300 seats in the BOS program, at no direct cost to register and participate. Please take advantage of this opportunity as another mental health resource available to employees and physicians.

Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Online therapy programs allow people to overcome the barriers of receiving face-to-face therapy by delivering safe, effective, patient-friendly treatment materials over the internet. 

The following programs are available to Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) employees.

The University of Regina’s Online Therapy Unit 

The University of Regina’s (U of R) Online Therapy Unit offers online cognitive behavior therapy to promote wellbeing and help those who are suffering with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, alcohol misuse, and more. 

The U of R online therapy programs, free to SK residents, allow people to overcome the barriers of receiving face-to-face therapy by delivering safe, effective, patient-friendly treatment materials over the internet. 

AbilitiCBT 

AbilitiCBT is internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy guided by a professional therapist through a digital platform, accessible anywhere. It combines the convenience of virtual access with the same benefits of in-person therapy to provide meaningful mental health support to people struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma support, insomnia, pain management, grief and loss and workplace burnout for healthcare workers. 

AbilitiCBT is a convenient way to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your home when it works for you. 

You pay $500 for the program upfront and get reimbursed through your benefits or insurance plan.  These programs are covered under your paramedical coverage or through your OOS Health Care Spending Account. Employee Benefit Plans and claims are processed through 3sHealth.

LIFT Virtual Fitness 

LIFT Virtual Fitness is provided to Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) employees through TELUS HEALTH. Our Wellness Program is designed to provide employees with many incentives to take charge of their overall wellbeing all the while enjoying access to many resources. In partnership with LIFT session, here is what you will have access to:

  • Self-Guided Workouts. Access hundreds of workouts in a digital app customized to your fitness level and goals. Workouts adapt as you progress, to make sure you are always challenged in new ways
  • Live Coach Chat. Receive expert advice related to fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery and a variety of other topics. It's like having a personal trainer at your fingertips!

How to sign up for LIFT session:

  1. To create your LIFT session account, please use the following link: LifeWorks - LIFT If you already have an existing account, simply select the Login option.

  2. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and login.

  3. Complete a short fitness assessment.

  4. Start your custom fitness journey and chat with our fitness experts for any questions.


If you have any general LIFT platform questions, please use the Live Coach Chat function within the Web Portal or the mobile app, or send an email to LIFT-info@lifespeak.com. 

 

If you experience any difficulties accessing the platform, please submit a case by navigating to MyConnection → using the search bar on the main page → searching for "MyWellbeing Inquiry" → and submitting a case titled "LIFT Account Access Support."

 

Mental Health Assessment (Self- assessment) – CIPSRT

The Canadian Institute for Public Safety (CIPSRT) help current and former public safety personnel, their leaders, and their families to maintain and improve their mental health and well-being.

How's your health today? - Follow the link to do a self-assessment.

Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Physical Health & Fitness
Mental Health Assessments
Contact Information

For more information or if you have questions, please log a case in MyConnection using the MyWellbeing quick link - MyWellbeing Questions. 

Emergency Care

If you are in distress, call 9-1-1.

Or call 8-1-1, 24-Hour Mental Health Support Line; press 3 to speak to a mental health clinician;

Or call 9-8-8 Suicide crisis helpline.

For additional information on suicide prevention, contact the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention or Crisis Services Canada.