The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) will co-ordinate and incorporate the necessary needs and services of youths aged 12 to 25 and their caregivers for their contract in 2022-23. They have been awarded a $3.4 million contract for services.
JHSS will implement a provincial model with the help of the Saskatchewan Government for providing rapid access to youth-targeted support with Integrated Youth Services (IYS).
The services offered will typically be for mental health, peer support, primary care, substance misuse, education, training and employment and social and community services.
There will be three physical locations across the province for services. Virtual programming will begin when physical locations have been established.
The Ministries of Health, Education, Social Services, Justice, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, Advanced Education, Immigration and Career Training, and Government relations support this inter-sectoral initiative with leadership.
“We are creating these ‘one-stop-shop’ locations across the province to make it easier and faster for our young people to find the supports and services they’re looking for. Coordinating efforts across government and integrating services across sectors is key to making that happen,” Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley said.
CEO of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan Shawn Fraser said, “The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is truly grateful to have been chosen to help deliver Integrated Youth Services. We’ve seen this type of collaboration have very positive outcomes in other jurisdictions and we are really excited to help make IYS work for youth right here in Saskatchewan.”
IYS is a national and international movement, aimed at reimagining how youth and their families find and access the resources, services and support they need.
For more information visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support/integrated-youth-services.
