Who Are We?

Phoenix Residential Society is a charitable non-profit community based health care organization providing psychosocial (psychiatric) rehabilitation services to persons in Regina with psychiatric disorders, concurrent disorders (psychiatric & substance abuse) and persons who are chronically homeless, persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) and other cognitive disabilities.
About Us


What Is Our Vision?


Strengthening Community by Supporting Recovery.


What Is Our Mission?


To provide recovery oriented services that foster empowerment, promote hope, and build connectedness in the community.


Our Core Values:


Safety: We proactively promote safety for all, including the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological safety of the residents we support, our staff, and the
community at large by taking proper steps to protect everyone.

Trauma and Culturally Informed: We value creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for our residents, employees, and the community we serve, recognizing and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Integrity: We provide services with honesty and transparency by having strong moral principles and adhering to stringent ethical standards and codes of conduct to ensure trust and accountability in all our actions.

Connections: We recognize the profound impact of meaningful relationships on the quality of life of our residents, employees,  colleagues, and community. We value collaboration, communication and teamwork. We aim for  transparency, voice and choice, and mutual respect in all of our  interactions.

Person-Centered: We recognize and are informed by the cultural, historical, and identity needs of our residents and employees. We value offering a broad range of recovery-oriented services along a harm  reduction continuum. We prioritize the individual needs and aspirations of each person, tailoring our support to help them achieve their personal goals, and believe in a strength-based approach that focuses on individuals' abilities and  potential.


How Are We Financed?


Phoenix receives funds from a variety of sources including the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Services, Saskatchewan Government Insurance and funding through the Federal Reaching Home Program. A small percentage of revenue is provided through self-payers, and charitable donations.
We provide income tax receipts for donations made directly to Phoenix, or donate by following the link below:


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Truth & Reconciliation


Phoenix Residential Society serves the community on the ancestral homeland of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the Métis Nation who are the original inhabitants of Treaty 4 territory.

We respect and honour the Treaties that were made on all territories. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors and want to reaffirm our relationship with them. It is important that we recognize that we all have benefits and responsibilities under these agreements. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work and play on these lands. We  acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present, and we are committed to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Phoenix Residential Society’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee provides leadership, education and guidance our responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. Specifically, we are committed to addressing the following Calls to Action by implementing targeted actions:

Call to Action 57, which involves educating staff on the history and legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and cultural humility. 
Actions: Develop and deliver training programs, collaborate with Indigenous educators, and ensure ongoing learning opportunities for our staff and residents.

Call to Action 22, which emphasizes the recognition and integration of Indigenous healing practices in health services. 
Call to Action 23, which advises to recruit, retain and provide training for Indigenous professionals working in Phoenix Residential Society. 
Actions: Partner with Indigenous Organizations and Elders to incorporate traditional healing methods into our programs and ensure culturally appropriate care. Actively recruit identifying Indigenous professionals for roles within our organization.

Call to Action 80, which involves honoring the history and legacy of residential school survivors through public education and memorials. 
Actions: Organize events, create educational materials, and collaborate with local
communities/organizations to honor survivors and educate our staff and the public.

Call to Action 83, which encourages the inclusion of Indigenous culture and arts in programming. 
Actions: Develop arts-based initiatives, support Indigenous artists, and integrate cultural activities into our services.


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What's New At Phoenix?

You can download our current newsletter as a PDF file here:
https://phoenixregina.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Newsletter_June_August_2025.pdf

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Renaming Ceremony

June 23, 2025
  
On May 24, 2025 the Lovering Program was officially renamed the “wâhkôhtowin Program” at Lovering Place. Our Indigenous Cultural Coordinator, Alexander Bobb, consulted with Elders to find a fitting name for the Program. There are many translations and meanings to the name:Relationships, kinship beyond immediate family, inter-relatedness with the land.The state of being related to each other – everything is…

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Welcome to Jordan Varey – Phoenix’s next Executive Director!

June 23, 2025
  
We’re excited to share that following Sheila Wignes-Paton’s retirement at the end of July, Jordan Varey will become the Executive Director. For the past 16 years Jordan has worked in leadership roles across Saskatchewan in the area of disability support services. Most recently, he has been with Eden Care Communities, overseeing a range of residential and community-based services in Moose…

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Significant Savings for Phoenix

June 10, 2024
  
The City of Regina has approved a 100 per cent property tax exemption for 3 of Phoenix Residential Society’s facilities for 2025. The Community Non-Profit Tax Exemption will result in a significant cost savings for Phoenix. Sheila Wignes-Paton, Executive Director of Phoenix said “We are very grateful to the City for providing the exemption. To have the full tax amount…

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A HOMES Success Story

December 1, 2023
  
From https://growingfuturesreport.ca/phoenix-residential-society-hope-story/ An Anonymous Donor Supports Phoenix Residential Society HOMES Program For over 40 years, Phoenix Residential Society has provided residential and case management services to individuals in a variety of different programs. They serve individuals with major mental illness, substance use disorders, cognitive and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and those experiencing chronic homelessness. Their services range from providing…

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Regina Homeless Memorial: Mallory

February 22, 2022
  
From the Regina Homeless Memorial Facebook page: Committee member Mallory weighs in about Covid-19 and how it has impacted those experiencing homelessness #reginahomelessmemorial #yqrhm…

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Regina Homeless Memorial: Yellow Creek Singers

February 22, 2022
  
From the Regina Homeless Memorial Facebook page: If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Homeless Memorial video yet, scroll down to the video to listen to the powerful honor song offered by the Yellow Creek Singers. (10:12-15:05) #yqrhm #yqrhm2022…

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