Resources for Nurses
Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP)
SHIRP provides Saskatchewan's healthcare professionals with free access to electronic journals, databases, clinical tools, and more. SHIRP supports your nursing practice through free access to the latest research. To sign up for your free account, visit https://shirp.usask.ca/home
SHA Clinical Library
SHA Clinical Library provides SHA, SCA, and MoH nurses with free access to a robust collection of clinical tools and resources, including SHIRP resources, from one easy platform. Register to access electronic resources from any location or device, including point-of-care tools (e.g., PEPID Professional Nursing, Nursing Central, BMJ Best Practice, and Dynamic Health), research databases (e.g., CINAHL), drug resources (e.g., Lexidrug), and more!
Topical Resources
Evidence-Based Nursing
Systematically searches a wide range of international healthcare journals applying strict criteria for the validity of research and relevance to best nursing practice. Content is critically appraised, and the most relevant articles are summarized into succinct expert commentaries, focusing on the papers` key findings and implications for nursing practice.
SHA Clinical Library
SHIRP
Nursing Leadership
Provides nurses in leadership roles with ideas and innovations to support them in their practice. The journal’s mandate covers themes in management, practice, education and research. Manuscripts selected for publication are of importance to those involved in all aspects of nursing leadership, including acute care, community-based care, long-term care, public health, and primary care.
Critical Care Nurse
Practical, clinically relevant manuscripts describing care of critically ill patients & their families. Provides information concerning the bedside care of critically & acutely ill patients.
British Journal of Nursing
Provides nurses with an evidence base for clinical practice and a platform for professional development.
Mental Health Resources
Mobile Crisis
· Saskatoon Mobile Crisis
o 306-933-6200 (24/7)
· Regina Mobile Crisis
o 306-757-0127 (24/7)
· Prince Albert Mobile Crisis
o 306-764-1011
o Monday-Friday (4pm - 8am): Saturday-Sunday (24 hrs)
· Northeast Crisis Line
o 1-800-611-6349 (24/7)
· West Central Crisis & Family Support Center
o 306-463-6655
o Monday-Friday 9am-12pm; 1pm-5pm
o After-hours: 306-933-6200
· Southwest Crisis Services
o 1-800-567-3334 (24/7)
Crisis Helplines
· 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
o Support for anyone in Canada thinking about suicide. 24/7, bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate. https://988.ca/
· International Association for Suicide Prevention/Lifeline International
o Free, confidential support worldwide by phone, text, or chat.
o https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp
Indigenous-specific Resources
· Hope for Wellness Help Line
o Support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. 24/7 at 1-855-242-3310 or online chat. https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
· Indian Residential School Crisis Line
o 866-925-4419 (24/7)
Mental Health Supports
· Government of Canada Mental health support
o https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
· Professional Health Advice and Mental Health Support
o Telephone: 8-1-1
Counselling Supports
· Counselling Connect Saskatchewan
o No waitlist and no cost.
o https://www.counsellingconnectsask.ca/
· University of Regina Online Therapy Unit: Anxiety & Depression
o Free, online program for adults 18+ that qualify.
o Wellbeing Course for Mental Health: https://www.onlinetherapyuser.ca/wellbeing-program/
· Employee & Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
o Your employer may offer an EFAP to provide voluntary, short-term services or counselling to employees and their families to help with personal, work or family issues. Check with your employer for more information.
Resources for Substance Abuse
· Saskatchewan Health Authority- Substance Use Problems
o Information about services offered across the province.
o https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-diseases-services/healthline-online/center1035
· Saskatchewan Health Authority & Edgewood Health
o Online intensive outpatient treatment program for substance abuse problems.
o https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/iopsa-sask/
· University of Regina Online Therapy Unit- Alcohol Change Course
o Free, online program for adults 18+ that qualify.
o https://www.onlinetherapyuser.ca/acc/
· Education on Substance Use and Additions
o CAMH’s Addiction 101 Moodle
o Course https://moodle8.camhx.ca/moodle/course/view.php?id=2
· CAMH’s Mental Health & Addiction Index
o Information about substance use.
o https://www.camh.ca/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index?query=*&facets=filter_tags:EC6B6B756D0141E9AEF735C3D05FFBDA
Community Supports
· 211 Saskatchewan
o 211 Saskatchewan is a free, confidential 24/7 service that connects individuals to human services in the province by phone, text, or webchat. It includes a searchable website with listings of social, community, non-clinical health, and government services across the province.
o In addition to searching their website, individuals can call 2-1-1, Text 2-1-1, or go online to chat with trained professionals to help find and navigate the services they need.