IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES FOR HIGH RISK WOMEN AND WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV

The current model of care provided to high risk and HIV positive prenatal mothers is fragmented leaving gaps in our healthcare system and mom and baby at risk.

WATCH: ABOUT SANCTUM 1.5

Serves the entire province of Saskatchewan

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Operating since 2018, Sanctum 1.5 is a transitional care home for pregnant women who inject drugs. We offer a supportive home for women and facilitate mother-infant bonding and positive parenting

Who we help

Pregnant Women who are:

High risk (actively using substances)
HIV Positive and not engaged in care
At risk infant apprehension at birth

How we help

By incorporating existing community services in Sanctum’s safe and supportive environment, the prenatal home works preventively to meet the health and social needs of these women more effectively and efficiently which will improve the health and wellbeing of mom and baby while also mitigating the risks associated with apprehensions of infants at birth.

What we offer

Medical supports
Primary Care physician
Pediatrician
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Cultural support
Addiction supports
Parenting supports
In-house trauma counselling
Dedicated child protection team
Eat, sleep, console
Outreach support and care for 12 months

22%

of infants have been placed with Kin

Sanctum 1.5

94%

decrease in inadequate prenatal care

Sanctum 1.5

0%

of babies born to prenatal mothers admitted to Sanctum 1.5 have HIV

Sanctum 1.5

78%

decrease in daily substance use

Sanctum 1.5

68 children. Mothers who have graduated the Sanctum 1.5 program have gained custody back of 68 children, not previously have in their care.

Sanctum 1.5

188%

increase in stable housing

Sanctum 1.5

“I really felt kind of hopeless, like there was nothing I can do at this point."

“Sanctum has helped me realize I can and do want to be a mother.”

“They made it easier for me by just being there — they understood, they didn’t judge me”

“They made me feel accepted and normal, not like I should be shunned and put in the corner, that I’m a horrible person for what I do. They made me feel like I was human”

“Now I have a home, and even have the hopes to get my son back in my life. There’s actually potential for things to get better and I owe everything to them.”

THEIR STORIES

We can help

Oftentimes people fall through the healthcare system but we’re here to fill the gap.

Can you donate these items?

Before bringing in donations, please give us a call at 306-244-1200 to confirm we are able to accept them.

We truly appreciate you thinking of us. Below is our current list of needed items. As our storage space is limited, we are unable to accept everything. We kindly ask that all donations be clean and in good condition.

Baby items

Bottle warmers, kettles, bottle brushes, baby shampoo & body wash, receiving blankets

Bedding & linens

Single bed sheets, blankets, pillows & pillowcases, towels, hand towels, face cloths

Laundry baskets

Feminine hygiene products

Sanitary pads, tampons

Personal care items

Razors & shaving cream, deodorant, soaps/body wash, shampoo & conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes & toothpaste, nail clippers/files, hair ties/clips, combs & brushes

Women’s socks and underwear

Women’s clothing

Sleepwear/pajamas, larger sizes, sweatpants/stretchy/yoga pants