HEALTHCARE

Al-Anon Family Groups - Melfort

Al-Anon helps families of problem drinkers to cope with difficulties brought about by the situation.

752-3062

Canadian Cancer Society (North East Unit)

The Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. This is done through research, education, patient services, advocacy and fund-raising to support these programs. The Board of Directors meets approximately 6 times per year and volunteers are always welcome.

Pat Dolo, Unit Manager	752-5665(w)
Kate McCorriston	862-3627
Email:

Mailing Address:
Box 2048, Melfort, SK

Heart & Stroke Foundation

Melfort is the area office for the North East, responsible for fund raising. Educational resources are available.

1-888-473-4636
Fax: 306-664-4016

Kidney Foundation of Canada

This organization is dedicated to help raise community awareness and provide an avenue for fund raising activities. Funds are directed into ongoing research projects and provide support information to patients and their families.

Beth & Lanny Baerwald

863-2503(h)

Legal Aid Services - Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commision, Melfort Office

Located at 105 Crawford Avenue East, 3rd Floor - Governement Building
752-6220
Mailing Address: Box 6500, Melfort, SK

Melfort Food Bank

The purpose of the Melfort Food Bank is to collect, store and distribute food to people in need in emergency situations, and to preserve and promote the dignity and independence of any person requiring assistance.
Cec Berggren	752-5506
Holly Cook	752-2647
Mailing Address: Box 3688, Melfort, SK

Melfort Group Home

The Melfort Group Home provides a home-like atmosphere for intellectually challenged adults.
Melvin Hilliar	752-2875(w)
Mailing Address: Box 531, Melfort, SK

Melfort Housing Authority

The Housing Authority provides affordable housing for seniors, families and disabled individuals.
Monica Sochaski	752-7300
	Fax: 752-7311
Email:
Mailing Address: Box 7500, Melfort, SK

Multiple Sclerosis Sociey, Melfort Chapter

The Society raises money to aid in research and help victims of M.S. Meetings are on the third Monday of every second month (except July and August).
Ken Bergen	752-4147
Norma Halladay	752-5853
Mailing Address: Box 2494, Melfort, SK

North East Crisis Intervention Centre

Located at 103 McKendry Avenue East The Centre provides services to victims of family violence and sexual assault/abuse. The board and volunteers meet once per month. The center is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The crisis line operates 24 hours per day.
Sylvia Nowlan	752-29464
Mailing Address: Box 2066, Melfort, SK

Department of Community Resources and Environment, Saskatchewan

Located at 107 Crawford Avenue East Community Resources provides financial services to those assessed on a needs basis and provide social work, child, youth and family services to the Melfort area.
Service Center Manager	752-6100
	Fax: 752-6200
Mailing Address: Box 6500, Melfort, SK

Tops #Sa270 ("Take Off Pounds Sensibly") Melfort Chapter

This support group meets weekly on Tuesdays at the St. James Presbyterian Church on MacLeod Avenue West. Weigh-ins begins at 5:30 pm, with a short meeting from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. This is a support group with healthy ideas and incentives to guide you to permanent lifestyle changes with your weight. New members always welcome.
Diane Nymon	863-2393
Betty Johnson	752-5069

Weight Watchers

Toll Free	1-800-651-6000
Mailing Address: 10177, 104th Street - Edmonton Alberta, T5J 0Z9

Welcome Wagon

Peggy Panasiuk

752-9578

Kelsey Trail Health Region

The Kelsey Trail Health Authority serves the City of Melfort and the surrounding area. There are over 43,500 people in the region served by hospitals in the communities of Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, and Hudson Bay. There are medical clinics in many of the smaller communities. Melfort has most medical services available to the city in the areas of hospital, emergency, long-term care, home care, mental health and addictions, rehabilitation, and community health services. Melfort has 16 physicians, 4 pharmacies, 6 chiropractors and 3 dentists located in the City.
306-873-3100 Fax: 306-873-3224
Web: www.kelseytrailhealth.ca
Mailing Address: Corporate Headquarters: Kelsey Trail Health Region P.O. Box 1780 Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0

Melfort Hospital

Located at 505 Broadway Avenue North the Melfort Hospital provide the medical care necessary for Melfort and area. The following services are provided:

42-bed Acute Care Facility (Second Floor)
Surgical Services
Emergency Department
Outpatients Clinic
Lab/X-ray/Ultrasound
Corporate Sub Office

Additional services provided at the Melfort Hospital include:

24-hour emergency service
Basic medical care
Care for those recovering from illness or surgery
Care aimed at improving the quality of life for the terminally ill and families
Lab and X-ray services
General surgery
Internal medicine
Pathology
Radiology
Pediatric and adult rheumatology
Plastic surgery
Orthopedics
Psychiatry
Enterostomal therapy
Ophthalmology
Allergy/asthma/clinical immunology
Dermatology
Chemotherapy outreach program

Emergency Services Provided in Melfort include:

24-hour access to emergency services provided through the Melfort Hospital.
Ambulance service to Melfort and the surrounding area.
A total of 12 First Responders are in the Melfort area, trained to administer care until ambulance arrival.
Access to provincial air-ambulance and transportation to other centers.

Homecare Offiices in Melfort provide the following:

Assisted Living Program
Family Physicians Clinic
Rehabilitation Services
105 bed facility
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dementia Ward
Volunteer Services Offices

Long-Term Care Services in Melfort Provide:

Nursing homes located in Melfort ( Parkland Place, Nirvana) and St. Brieux serve well over 200 people every year.
Facilities offer nursing care and provide adult day care programs and respite beds to give care givers a short-term break.

Home Care Services

Home care is provided to about 400 people per year and respite care services to about 30 people annually, enable people to remain independent in their homes. Services include nursing, personal care, homemaking, respite, meals, and minor home maintenance.

Mental Health and Addictions Services

A district clinic is located in Melfort providing programs and services for people with mental health problems and mental illness. The services include assessment, counseling, treatment, and consultation services. Treatment and prevention services are available for those affected by an addiction to alcohol and/or drugs or by gambling problems. Integrated care management provides support for individuals with behavioral problems.

Rehabilitation Services

Physiotherapy
Chiropody
Occupational therapy
Community therapy
Acquired brain injury

Community Health Services

Health education for new mothers
Immunization
Child health clinics
Early childhood intervention
Nutrition education
Sexual health education
Speech language pathology
Communicable disease control
Environmental health and public safety
Dental health

Norman Vickar Building

Located at 107 Crawford Avenue East. the Norman Vickar Building houses a number of programs and services for the public.

These include:

Immunization Programs
Early Childhood Development
Speech Language Therapist
Dental Health Information
Public Health Nutrition
Travel Health Information
Public Health Inspectors
Home Visits and Counseling
Prenatal Classes and Maternal Support

Further information regarding the health services in the City of Melfort or the region can be gained by contacting the Regional Health Authority.