Sometimes it's tough to reach out for help when you need it most – especially when you're the one used to helping others.

That's why the University of Regina has started a new program, providing free online therapy for public safety workers throughout Saskatchewan. The program offers free therapist support by phone or text, and also offers an 8-week course on managing anxiety, depression, or PTSD.

Sgt Casey Ward is the President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers.

"Just with the shift work, and a lot of our members are quite proud, they don't want to be seen going into an office or they don't want that face-to-face. To be able to reach out and get that help instead of sitting in silence and trying to deal with it on their own [is great]. Someone at 2 in the morning can log on to the computer and get themselves help. This really helps to remove some of those barriers."

A federal investment of 10-million dollars from Public Safety Canada is supporting the new initiative, and anyone who qualifies as a public service worker can access the program through pspnet.ca.

Darren Tanzell who is a paramedic in Regina who attended the kick-off presentation.

"When you need help, you need it now. What I like about this is it's available 24/7. When we need to talk to somebody we can go online and do that."

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, public safety communications officials, corrections workers, and border service officers will all be able to use the helpline or online courses at any time.