COVID-19 Vaccines
Second COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Dose
A second bivalent COVID-19 booster dose is recommended for individuals with a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 illness.
Residents eligible to receive a second COVID-19 bivalent booster dose six or more months from the last COVID-19 booster or COVID-19 infection (whichever interval is longer) include:
Adults 80 years of age and older.
Adults 65 to 79 years of age, particularly if they have not had a prior COVID-19 infection (verbal confirmation is acceptable from the client or their caregiver). READ MORE
Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine at Public Health Clinics for 12+ Starting October 17 – Read more
To book appointments
phone 1-833-Sask-VAX (1-833-727-5829)
Book online
Visit a participating pharmacy
Self Test Kits
Rapid Antigen Self Test Kits – Locations for Self Test Kits
Testing
Testing locations – More information
- Government of Saskatchewan Toll Free Line – non-health related questions 1-855-559-5502
- Health questions? Call 8-1-1
- Visit www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 for updates and resources
- Visit Government of Canada for updates and resources
- Visit City of Saskatoon: COVID-19 Information
- Government of Canada: Programs and Services for Seniors
Community Directories
- 211 Saskatchewan
- 211 Saskatchewan: First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Services and Information
- Community Resources by Saskatoon Inter-agency Response to COVID-19
Face Masks
- 7 Key Points on the Use of Non Medical Face Masks [ Information Sheet by Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism]
- World Health Organization: When and how to use masks
Fitness
- Forever in Motion Home Fitness and Leisure Resource Guide- PDF
- Forever in Motion Facebook Group Join the group for fitness videos, health and wellness information and more
- CHEP Good Food Delivery – on hiatus visit their website for updates
- Services for Seniors – Phone 306-668-2762
Grocery Stores that deliver
- Save On Foods – https://www.saveonfoods.com online order
- InstaCart – Groceries delivered from local stores Order online – https://www.instacart.com
- Saskatoon Farmers’ Market’s online store
- Dad’s Organic Market – Delivery Service and Store hours: Open Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: Closed Phone 306.373.7999
- Bulk Basket – http://www.bulkbasket.ca Online order
- Bulk Cheese Warehouse – Pick up and delivery 306.652.8008
- Nestor’s Bakery – Order Online
- Steep Hill Food Co-op – Accept orders by phone or email. Have your list ready. steephill@sasktel.net and 306.664.4455.
- Baba’s Homestyle Perogies – babasperogies@sasktel.net 306.933.4280
www.babasperogies.com - Haywood’s Grill Pop up Grocery Shop email orders to roxy@haywoodsgrill.ca
- The Little Market Box – Order online
- Where to find Saskatchewan sourced food essentials during the pandemic
How to Buy Groceries without going to the store Information Sheet by Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
Health Services
- Lumeca
A Saskatchewan based app that gives Saskatchewan residents free, confidential access to health care professionals through their mobile devices - Self-Assessment Tool: COVID-19 – Government of Saskatchewan
Mental Health Resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association of Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Branch
Phone: 306-384-9333 Email:info@cmhasaskatoon.ca Website: http://saskatoon.cmha.ca
Free Mental Wellness Support Line in Saskatoon 1-306-270-3648 - Canadian Mental Health Association of Saskatchewan:
Finding Help - Mental Health Services and Seniors – More information
- Mental Health and Older Adults, a conversation with Dr. Megan O’Connell, Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan – Watch on YouTube
- Supporting Older Adults – web resources and support , Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan – Website
- VIDEO SERIES: COVID-19 IN SASKATCHEWAN produced by Applied Interprofessional Research, Saskatchewan Polytechnic:
Seniors Survive and Thrive
Seniors Socially Distancing and Isolating - Wellness Together Canada – Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Pets
- Petland Canada – order online www.petland.ca or curbside pickup service phone 306.978.6990 Confederation or Clarence Avenue S. 306.934.3920
- Pet- i- Coat Junction – Phone 306.384.7387
- Critters Delivery – https://www.critterspet.com online order
Pharmacies
- YXE City Cabs Free Prescription Pick-Up for seniors: (306) 444-3333
- Medicine Shoppe [any location] – Free prescription delivery
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/ - Earl’s Pharmacy – Free prescription delivery 306-244-1531
- London Drugs – a program to help seniors who may be isolated and in need of medications. Caregivers and family members can email SupportSeniors@LondonDrugs.com
- Shoppers Drug Mart – Fee delivery of medications to your home and help answer your questions via phone. Phone local store[s] for details.
Shopping
Support Services
- Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan: Phone/email support to people with dementia, family, friends 306-683-6322; Dementia Helpline at 1-877-949-4141
email helpline@alzheimer.sk.ca - Family Service Saskatoon –Phone counselling
Phone counselling will be offered during our regular office hours – Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Call (306) 244-0127 within those times for more information. - Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations [FSIN] 1-877-626-6448 covid@fsin.com
- Saskatoon Food Bank – 306-664-6565 Emergency Food Hampers
- Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service – Emergency service (306) 933-6200
- Sage Seniors’ Resources – home health and mobility needs
Phone: 306-955-7243 Email: sageteam@sasktel.net - Saskatoon Council on Aging: Telephone Visit Program – SCOA will match you with a friendly volunteer to chat over the phone. To register phone 306.652.2255
Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, in partnership with United Way of Saskatoon and area.
Technology
- Bolt Mobile – Operation Lifeline
Old phones are being refurbished and sanitized and then donated to people without phones who are isolated in seniors’ homes and hospitals. Currently available to hospitals and care homes only. Donations accepted. If your hospital or care home facility is interested in receiving donated devices, please contact us today by calling 306-668-4653.
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I’m trying to find out if pharmacies or the govt are sending teams into care homes to make it easier for seniors. I know they did this on earlier doses. Thank you
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for your comment. We have not been advised or received any information with regard to this initiative. If we receive this, we will definitely share it with our community.
This is the contact information for Public Health if you wish to inquire directly:
Primary Health Care – Public Health, Saskatchewan Health Authority
Address: 101, 310 Idylwyld Drive North, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 0Z2
Phone: 306-655-4620 Fax: 306-655-4498 Website: http://www.saskhealthauthority.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Details:
• Pneumococcal immunizations for those age 65+ and at risk individuals (call first as immunization may be at a different location)
• Influenza clinics held during mid Oct-Dec; call 306-655-4358 to find out locations
• High risk immunizations
• Follow-up of reported communicable diseases