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Saskatchewan Health Authority has made changes to its website to improve people’s ability to find and access information about mental health and addiction services.
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In a news release this week, the SHA said a new “search by service” function on the health authority’s website helps people in the province find mental health and addictions services more quickly “and with greater confidence,” the province stated.
The new search function on the SHA website. (Saskatchewan Health Authority website/Screengrab)
Rather than focusing on where services are located, the change allows user to see what services are available, in addition to their locations.
“Residents will be able find the information they need, regardless of whether services are delivered by the SHA, provincially funded recovery treatment centres or federally funded treatment providers,” the release stated.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said the online enhancements are proof the province is “continuing to put Saskatchewan patients and families first.”
“At what is often a stressful time in their lives, residents will benefit from a patient-centred website that reduces barriers to finding information, helps support informed decision-making and minimizes frustration,” Carr said in a statement.
“We recognize that when information is spread across multiple sources, it can be difficult to navigate available services,” added Derek Miller, the health authority’s chief operating officer.
“This new search-by-service feature is an important step toward a more integrated, patient-centred system, helping reduce barriers and better connect people to care when and where it is needed, closer to home.”
The online updates were funded by the province, with about $250,000 provided to the health authority for the project, “laying the foundation for future system-wide digital improvements.”
Miller said the health authority remains committed to “providing timely, accessible mental health and addictions information to support individuals and families in finding the care they need.”
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