Immediate danger? Call 911. Health advice: call 811. Suicide crisis support: call or text 988.

DBT services across Saskatchewan

Find the right DBT support for you.

Explore support for your own situations, structured skills learning, and more coordinated care. A clinician will help you decide what fits your needs and circumstances.

You don’t need to choose a program before contacting us. Intake does not commit you to treatment.

Your care at a glance

  • Services are clinician-led and evidence-informed
  • Programs are matched to risk, goals, readiness, and functioning
  • Secure virtual care is available across Saskatchewan

START WITH WHAT YOU NEED

Compare the main ways to receive DBT.

This is a starting point for discussion. You do not need to rate your own risk or decide how much treatment is enough.

Individual DBT

I want help with my own situations.

Format
One-to-one therapy
Commitment
Usually weekly, 50 minutes

Personalized review and skills practice; additional contact as agreed.

DBT Skills Training

I want to learn and practise the core skills.

Format
Online skills group
Commitment
24-week cycle

Structured learning and practice. Individual therapy may also be recommended.

DBT for Emotional Relief

I want a shorter, focused skills program.

Format
Structured skills program
Commitment
12 online sessions, typically 90–110 minutes

A focused introduction; your clinician reviews whether more support is needed.

Guided Self-Help

I need a more flexible way to learn.

Format
Independent work with guidance
Commitment
Monthly therapist guidance and independent practice

For people whose needs can be met safely with this level of support.

Comprehensive DBT

I may need several kinds of support working together.

Format
Coordinated treatment
Commitment
Individual therapy, skills training, and ongoing practice

The four modes: individual DBT, skills training, coaching, and therapist consultation.

Specialized pathways

Support for more specific needs

Some concerns need a different treatment approach or sequence. Explore what relates to your experience, then discuss the options with a clinician.

DBT-PE for PTSD

Trauma-focused prolonged exposure integrated with DBT after sufficient stability and readiness.

RO-DBT

Treatment for maladaptive overcontrol, emotional loneliness, rigidity, and inhibited social signalling.

DBT for Bipolar Patterns

DBT skills and psychotherapy alongside appropriate medical care for routines, distress, and relationships.

Adolescent & Family DBT

Developmentally adapted youth care, caregiver validation, skills, family communication, and safety planning.

DBT for Addiction Recovery

DBT methods applied to cravings, relapse chains, shame, emotion, relationships, and recovery life-building.
Beyond crisis reduction

You’ve learned DBT. What comes next?

Stability can create room for relationships, valued goals, and a fuller life. Progress is individual; setbacks can be part of learning.

Refresher Plus

Re-ground the skills and strengthen their use under pressure.

Next Steps

Use stability to build routines, relationships, and meaningful participation.

Stabilizing

Reduce crisis patterns.

Building capacity

Strengthen skill fluency.

Living more fully

Move towards relationships and goals.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Questions you may have

No. The clinic considers patterns, risk, functioning, history, goals, and the clinical fit of DBT.

You can express a preference, but a clinician reviews whether the group provides enough support and whether another pathway is safer or more useful.

Most pathways are designed for secure online delivery across Saskatchewan when clinically appropriate.

Reimbursement and funding depend on the clinician, service, benefit terms, and authorization. Confirm before starting.

No. Immediate danger requires 911 or the nearest emergency department. HealthLine 811 and 988 are additional crisis resources.

You receive a recommendation, next-step information, and any remaining questions needed to confirm fit, scheduling, and funding.

You can work out the next step with us.

Tell us what has been difficult and what you hope to change. A clinician reviews your needs and explains the recommended support, practical arrangements, and next steps.

No referral is needed to contact the clinic. Your funding provider may have separate referral or authorization requirements.