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MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS

Province requests bids for child, youth mental health group homes, with one based in P.A.

Dec 11, 2023 | 11:20 AM

The province is looking for prospective proposals to develop and operate two new group homes to aid children and youth living with mental health and/or addictions. One of those homes is slated to be created in Prince Albert, with the other in Regina.

Each home will provide five spaces for children and youth, for a total of 10 spaces in the province.

“Connecting children and youth to timely, accessible mental health services is such an important step in addressing mental health and addictions challenges,” Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky said. “We are seeing more children and youth who may require specialized resources to meet their individual needs, beyond what their families or an extended family or foster home placement can give. These new group home spaces will provide these children and youth with safety, security and quality care.”

The plan will focus on providing children and youth aged 12-18 with a home-like environment with services that would be immediately available for individual needs. The support would be available 24 hours a day.

“We are excited to take another significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to supporting children and youth facing mental health and addictions challenges,” Saskatchewan Health Authority Vice President of Integrated Northern Health Andrew McLetchie said. “With the issuance of the RFP we are getting closer to being better equipped to offer additional vital mental health and addictions services in Regina and Prince Albert, providing a safe space for young individuals and guiding them towards stability, resilience and a brighter future.”

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The request for proposal outline has more information on the process and timelines required for bids. The submission deadline is at 2 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024. All relevant documents and information can be found online at www.sasktenders.ca

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