For the latest public health and information and directives from government, please visit these resources:
- Government of Canada: Information regarding outbreak updates; prevention and risks; symptoms and treatments; awareness resources; preparedness and travel advice; and guidance for health professionals, communities and individuals. It also provides a pop-up COVID-19 virtual assistant.
- Province of Saskatchewan: A gateway to the Government of Saskatchewan's COVID-19 updates, resources and supports.
- World Health Organization
- 811: The recommended self-assessment tool to use before calling 811 and a source for trustworthy health information.
- If you are looking for more information on COVID-19, please call the Government of Canada's novel coronavirus information line: 1-833-784-4397.
Employment and benefits services
- Government of Canada: information and online applications forms for Employment Insurance, Pensions and Benefits.
- Canada Revenue Agency: information about emergency benefits programs and how COVID 19 is effecting income tax filing deadlines.You can apply for the CERB with CRA online or by phone. Phone: 1-800-959-2019 or 1-800-959-2041
Support for small businesses
Emergency Support Program For Saskatchewan Small Businesses: Saskatchewan small businesses will receive additional provincial support to help deal with current COVID-19 challenges through the new Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP).
Mental Health
Living through the COVID-19 pandemic can cause anxiety and worry in all of us. Whether you're coping with the loneliness of self-isolation, concerned about the health of your loved ones or worried about what the future may hold, there are mental health supports available to help you through this difficult time.
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HealthLine 811 mental health and addictions service continues to be available, providing 24/7 crisis support, advice to help manage a caller's situation, information and connection to community resources.
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Kids Help Phone offers professional counselling, information and referrals. You can phone, text or chat online. It's confidential, free and available 24/7.
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Call 1-800-668-6868
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Text CONNECT to 686868
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Chat online at kidshelpphone.ca
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Mobile Crisis centres are located across Saskatchewan and operate 24/7.
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Farm Stress Line provides support for farmers and ranchers and is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. To get help, call 1-800-667-4442.
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Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support provides tools and resources to help get Canadians back on track. Crisis Text Line: Text WELLNESS to 741741 – Emergency: 911
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatchewan Division has set up phone lines to support those who may be struggling in these changing times:
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Provincial Line: 306-421-1871
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Provincial Youth Line: 306-730-5900
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North Battleford: 306-441-5746
Beware of scams and misinformation
- The World Health Organization has a dedicated page listing potential scams seeking to steal money or sensitive information from people. Improve your cyber security by reading the WHO’s information and tips.