Share the Warmth recipient brings counselling to rural communities

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For many youth and families in rural Saskatchewan, accessing mental health support is not as simple as booking an appointment. Travel distances and financial pressures can stand in the way of getting help.

That’s why Bring2Life Creative Counselling created the On-The-Go Mobile Counselling Program. It's designed to remove barriers to care. The program brings counselling services directly to rural communities across Saskatchewan.

"The On-The-Go program meets individuals and families where they are," says Angela van den Heuvel, Executive Director of Bring2Life.

She says it can be hard accessing mental health services can be outside of larger urban centres.

"It can lead to people not receiving the support they need," she says.

To date, the On-The-Go program has supported more than 600 clients through over 12,000 counselling sessions in 29 communities. The program has provided sessions  from as far north as La Ronge to Estevan in the south. Bring2Life reports that 90 per cent of clients and families found the help they were looking for.

"These outcomes show the value of accessible and consistent counselling support," Angela says. "With ongoing funding, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of our clients."

In 2025, Bring2Life received support from a SaskEnergy Share the Warmth grant. This has helped expand its reach and provide more counselling services.

"More individuals and families are getting help because of the support from Share the Warmth," Angela says. "The funding allows us to be more flexible in how and where services happen. We can respond to the unique circumstances of the communities we serve."

Bring2Life is one of hundreds of organizations across Saskatchewan that have received a Share the Warmth grant. Since 2013, the program has funded more than 650 community projects. It helps organizations address local needs and support vulnerable residents throughout the province.

For the third straight year, SaskEnergy has committed $100,000 to the Share the Warmth program.

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“Share the Warmth is about more than helping people stay warm through the winter. It assists community organizations in responding to local needs and supporting the people who rely on their services,” says Kevin Adair, SaskEnergy President and CEO. “Across Saskatchewan, these organizations play an important role in strengthening communities and improving quality of life, and Share the Warmth helps them continue making a difference where it matters most.”

Applications for the 2026-27 Share the Warmth program are now open. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for projects that support vulnerable residents. Eligible organizations support food security, winter clothing, shelter supports and mental health services.

The application deadline is October 31, 2026. Learn more and apply at saskenergy.com.