Catholic Family Services of Prince Albert
1008 1st Avenue West S6V 4Y4 Prince Albert, SK, Canada

November calendar update - there are 2 new classes being offered! Register by calling the office at 306-922-3202 or email [email protected]. More info about the programs can be found on our website www.cfspa.ca. Please share!

Catholic Family Services is hiring full & part time counselors. Please visit our website for more information (under the tabs for Events & Jobs) at www.cfspa.ca. (*Please note, applications for these positions will not be accepted on Facebook.)

Our upcoming group programs for Oct & Nov - space is still available! Please contact us for more info or to register by calling our office at 306-922-3202 or email [email protected]. (Please share!)

Now accepting registrations! Sign up by phone (306-922-3202) or email ([email protected]). Visit our website for more info (www.cfspa.ca). Please share!

Donate the proceeds of your bottle collection to CFSPA through Sarcan's quick & efficient Drop'n'Go service!

New fall dates for life improvement programs below!!!

Prince Albert Strengthening Families Program is happy to announce we will be proceeding with revised programming this summer, in accordance with the Government ...of Saskatchewan guidelines & safety precautions. What we know so far: SFP is free! Fun! And full of incentives! Families will receive snacks & take home meals on day of programming, transportation is included and we are looking at multiple options to accommodate babysitting. Programs will occur in the daytime (afternoons) once to twice a week from mid-July to August (6-8 sessions per program) We are accepting applications for Caregivers & their children in both Kid (7-12) and Teen (12-16) programs! Sessions help with communication, conflict reduction, emotional management, family dynamics and networking. Families in the program qualify for free counselling at CFSPA (in-person, phone or video), which also includes transportation if needed. Programs will be smaller to adhere to physical distancing and gathering size limits. Applications can be made by phone, text, fax, website, messenger or email. Each family will have to meet with SFP staff prior to enrolment to ensure suitability for participation. As we look to ‘begin again’ in this new normal, there will be new challenges. However, SFP remains hopeful and excited to offer an inclusive program that works to reduce barriers and empower families. The number of programs we run will be dependent on the number of applications received & approved prior to start date, so please share, submit applications and contact us with inquiries. Email: [email protected] Web: www.cfspa.ca Office: 306-922-3202 Toll Free: 1-877-922-3202 Cell: 306-981-6882 Fax: 306-922-7977 Messenger: SF PA

Free Draw: open to anyone in & around Prince Albert! We are calling this "The Ultimate Rainy Day Package!" It has something for every age - a colour-me circus c...ardboard fort, Fortnite Monopoly, Neon PlayDough, Bunchems, yo-yo, cards, Uno & a robotics kit :) To enter: tag 3 friends in the comment section and tell us one thing you or your family liked to do on rainy days or when the power went out (it can be from your childhood or as an adult). Winner will be announced Monday June 22. See more

Métis NationSaskatchewan is offering a Métis specific toll-free line for navigating mental health and addiction supports at 1-855-671-5638 from 8am to 4pm cent...ral time Monday to Friday. For crisis situations a 24 hr Crisis Line is available at 1-877-767-7572. Individual counsellors are available to connect adults, youth, and families to the appropriate professionals to address their needs, from crisis management to financial consultations. Assessment and treatment will be provided in a timely manner and follow ups are offered. Whether you are 12 years old or 100, MN-S wants to make sure all of our citizens receive the supports they need in all areas of good mental health. For more information call 1-855-671-5638 or visit https://metisnationsk.com//mental-health-and-addictions-p/ See more

If you are interested and able to do so, please visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/gcgc/38887 to donate!

June 10, 2020 UPDATE Catholic Family Services Prince Albert is committed to the mental health well-being of our community. ... In March, due to COVID-19 we shifted our method of service delivery to phone and video sessions. However, beginning June 15th, limited in-agency, face-to-face sessions will be made available again. This will occur in a phased-in approach, increasing in capacity when deemed appropriate by provincial health authorities. The safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance. * Our door is not open to the public you will be let in for your session by staff. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes early for your appointment, and when possible, call upon arrival. * Our waiting room has been reduced to 4 seats and appointments may be staggered to reduce overlap. Children or partners are no longer able to wait in the building while you are in session. * Health screening of clients will occur prior to and at appointment time. This includes temperature and symptom check. Staff will also be screened daily. You will be offered a mask if you wish to wear one and you may request staff do the same. (Screening questions can be found in the picture attached to this post.) * Sessions are 45 to 50 minutes long, allowing time for staff to disinfect their offices between appointments. * A plexiglass divider is at reception, and there is increased cleaning on all high touch areas. *** Please note, those clients wishing to remain on phone or video counselling are able to do so! You can make appointments by calling our office at 306-922-3202. Reception is available 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm, Monday to Friday. Clients at YWCA Central, Our House and Homeward Bound facilities have scheduled access to walk-in counselling services via phone. Please speak to staff at those locations for further detail. Group programming will resume once a date is declared for Phase 4 of the Saskatchewan Government’s Re-Open Plan. This includes Strengthening Families, Bridges & all Life Improvement programs. Strengthening Families Program staff are available through email ([email protected]), cell 306-981-6882, Facebook (SF PA), or office phone 306-922-3202. They continue to take applications for future programs! Bridges remains closed, but is expected to return mid-summer. Life Improvement Programs are postponed until fall (Parenting from the Heart, Calming the Storm for Adults, Calming the Storm for Teens, Good Grief, Riding the Wave, Taming the Tiger and Stepping Up). Registration for those programs begins in August. Please note that our office is closed to the public at this time. Thank you & Stay Safe, Catholic Family Services Prince Albert

New draw for the week...Backyard Playtime (bundle #1) includes bubble wand, ice pops, water gun, paint-your-own pinwheel, beach ball, rubber ball, water balloon...s & spray on hand disinfectant! To celebrate beaches opening this week, we're adding a second prize (bundle #2) that includes a kickboard,beach ball, paddle ball set, frisbee, journal, mini first aid pack, water, juice, kite, water gun & spray on hand disinfectant. TO ENTER: In the COMMENTS,tag 3 friends and tell us any new activity/game your family tried since self-isolation began this March. Draw date: Monday June 15! Free to enter for anyone in & around Prince Albert :) See more

New week=New draw! Enter in the comments, telling us the perfect theme song for your family-winner gets a bluetooth karaoke mic!New week=New draw! Enter in the comments, telling us the perfect theme song for your family-winner gets a bluetooth karaoke mic!

Strengthening Families is still accepting applications for future programs! We don’t have the details yet the ‘when, where & who can attend’ will be determine...d once Phase 4 of the Saskatchewan Re-Open plan is announced. However, we want you to assure you that we are determined to adapt, adjust and offer services once we are able! If you are a caregiver with a child between the ages of 7 to 16 with whom you’d like to improve communication, connection and engagement, apply now! Our program is free, fun and full of incentives. To learn more or apply: visit www.cfspa.ca, email [email protected], call our office 306-922-3202 or call/text our cell 306-981-6882. See more

Up for our draw this week is a Huffy/Star Wars (Kylo Ren) inline scooter, with LED lights and sound effects! For ages 5+ and max 100 pounds. To enter this draw..., in the comment section below, tag a friend and then put a line, character or scene you remember/love from any Star Wars movie :) Open to anyone in the Prince Albert area. *** Draw date, Monday June 1st*** See more