Your Journey with SASHA
SASHA helps you walk your path to healthy, balanced living. We believe every person with mental illness is a valuable, contributing member of society. Follow the path below to see how we can change your life.
Get Referred to SASHA
You need to be referred to SASHA in order to access our programs.
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Step 1: Do you meet the criteria?
Eligibility criteria:
1. Age 18 to 64.
2. Diagnosed with a severe and/or persistent mental illness.
3. Willing to participate in programs.
4. Able to function in an open residential setting.
Ineligibility criteria:
1. Individuals whose addiction interferes with their day to day function and/or others comfort and safety.
2. Individuals assessed as high suicide risk.
3. Physical health conditions requiring ongoing medical support.
4. Primary diagnosis of developmental disability.
5. High risk behaviours putting themselves and/or others at risk.
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Step 2: Get Referred
"I was referred to SASHA by my therapist. I wasn’t doing well and couldn’t live on my own. It was really nice and the staff are awesome and supportive, that made me feel comfortable. I was scared, then I felt at home. All the clients I meet are friends. We are like a big family. Some I feel like are my sister and brother. It was scary at first but then it helped me to achieve my goals. I have achieved to stop self harming and I got my family back. I became more confident and I can finally keep my boundaries."
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- T, SASHA Client
Supportive Housing
With SASHA, Home is where the heart is.
We want you to be safe and healthy at home.​​​
"It’s a great program. Its scary at first then it gets easier and it feels like home. We are all here for different reasons. We are a family and I wouldn’t change that for the world. They help you with coping skills. We are all here for each other and we all support everyone who is struggling to do stuff. It is a great place to get help and achieve your goals."
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- T, SASHA Client
At SASHA we learn from each other, and support each other. When you come to live with SASHA, we help review your needs and meet you where you are at.
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SASHA Homes
We have 3 houses in the heart of Lethbridge, within walking distance to downtown. If you chose to live in one of our homes, you will:
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Share a room
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Have chores
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Share meals
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Be responsible for your laundry
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Be responsible for keeping yourself clean and tidy
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Take your medications
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Work on your goals
Programs & Supports
When you join SASHA, we ask you what your goals are. Then we help you make a plan to reach those goals.
This is called an Individual Service Plan or ISP.
Your ISP is driven by YOU. It includes programs at SASHA, and activities you will do. This might include:
SASHA Groups:
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Groups are based on the interests and goals of clients and may include:
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Men’s group
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Cultural group
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Social Skills
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Storytelling
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Smudging
SASHA Programs:
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Clients may also participate in programs focused on topics such as:
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Learning about Cannabis
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Fire safety
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Eating healthy food
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Keeping myself healthy
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Weekly house meetings
Community Activities:
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We encourage clients to participate in healthy activities throughout the community, for example:
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Music group
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Living sober
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Art group
Clients may also take part in community outings and recreational activities such as:
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Movie nights
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Bowling nights
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Painting classes
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Beading classes
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Festivals
Meet the Cats!
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We also have two wonderful cats who will become your friends! Their names are Princess Polly Pepper and Willy (Willy is also called Wills, Wilson and Sir Willy).
Community Connections
This is YOUR community. YOU belong here.
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There are many programs and services in Lethbridge that can help you, on top of what SASHA will do.
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We will discuss options, and will help you connect to the right services.
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An example of services outside of SASHA that we might help connect you with are:
Healthcare & Wellbeing:
Addictions Counselling access
Pharmacy support for medications
Homecare services and supports
Justice:
Lethbridge Legal Guidance
Mental Health Diversion Program
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Family Services:
Lethbridge Family Services for personal growth groups
Spirituality:
Connection to a spiritual leader or faith group
Education:
Lethbridge College
Reeves College
At SASHA, we will help you find all the different ways you can be healthy, and reach your goals.
"SASHA helped me access CMHA and Alberta Mental Health, and they helped me get out more. All the SASHA groups helped. It helped me by doing something during the day instead of isolating in my room. It got me out and socializing with others."
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- T, SASHA Client
