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By Cam Lee

Creighton School Division

Creighton School Division signs up for provincial mental health building program

Oct 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Mental health supports are coming to Creighton School Division.

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program has expanded to the division. The program is designed to provide school staffing and other supports to promote student health and well-being.

The MHCB program is available in 20 school divisions across the province, including Creighton. The Ministry of Education has allocated $5.2 million for the school year to support mental health initiatives in schools, including $4.6 million for the MHCB program.

“On a recent visit to Creighton and Denare Beach, I asked community leaders what additional steps that the Ministry of Education could take to support the mental health needs of students,” Education Minister Everett Hindley said.

“Not only is this program important to supporting mental health and students, but it also comes at a time where the families and students in this community have been greatly impacted by wildfires this past year. This is why, as a government, we are very pleased to extend this valuable resource to them, which builds capacity for them and for their families, caregivers, staff and communities to work together toward a healthy school environment.”

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The provincial government said in a news release that the MHCB program “promotes elements such as an individual sense of autonomy, resilience and physical health and contributes to a culture which fosters a sense of belonging and safety.”

Creighton School Division Director of Education Steve Lytwyn said the division is proud to be part of the program and grateful for the investment in the students and the community.

“Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students, staff, and families in Creighton and Denare Beach is at the heart of what we do. When students feel supported and connected, they are better able to learn, grow, and thrive, both in school and in life.”

The government’s Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions 2023-2028 has indicated that the goal is to include all 27 school divisions in the program by 2028.

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com