REGINA — Saskatchewan Perinatal Health Network is receiving $100,000 in new annual government funding to develop and deliver a province-wide maternal mental health support program.
The program will provide free in-person and virtual peer support services for new and expecting parents across Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Perinatal Health Network (SaskPHN) supports women and their partners who experience or are at risk of developing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
The new funding from the provincial government will enable the network to expand its peer support outreach to communities outside Regina, introduce an online booking platform and increase virtual appointments.
Those who need help can visit www.saskphn.ca to learn more or book an appointment.
The provincial government also provides funding for the Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents offered through the University of Regina's Online Therapy Unit. A Non-Birthing Parents Resource is available as well through the program and will continue to be enhanced in 2025-26.
HealthLine 811 funding has increased by $6.6 million in 2025-26. HealthLine 811 supports nurse and counsellor positions for mental health, addictions and maternal mental health calls. The Ministry of Health is also working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to establish a maternal mental health co-ordinator position at 811.
