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Mental Health and Addiction
Support Services in Algoma
A navigation tool for connecting clients
Version 2.2
March 2019
This document is considered expired within 24 hours if printed without expressed written permission
from Algoma Public Health.Contents
Purpose of this Document ............................................................................................................................ 6
Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Tracked Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Emergency Services ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Centraal Access and Information .................................................................................................................. 9
Addictions Treatment Clinic (ATC) .............................................................................................................. 10
Alcoholics Anonymous ................................................................................................................................ 11
Algoma Family Services............................................................................................................................... 12
Child and Youth Mental Health Intake.................................................................................................... 12
Alternatives for Youth ............................................................................................................................. 12
Genesis Day Treatment Program ............................................................................................................ 12
Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre ........................................................................................ 13
Breton House: Residential Recovery Home ............................................................................................ 13
A New Link .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Batchewana First Nation – Niigaaniin ......................................................................................................... 14
Financial Support: ................................................................................................................................... 14
Nimkii-Naabkawagan Family Crisis Shelter: ............................................................................................ 14
Canadian Mental Health Association – SSM and District ........................................................................... 15
Central Access ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative ..................................................................................................... 15
Counselling.............................................................................................................................................. 16
Court Support and Diversion .................................................................................................................. 16
Court Support ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Dual Diagnosis Justice ............................................................................................................................. 16
Release from Custody ............................................................................................................................. 16
Mental Health Court ............................................................................................................................... 17
Court Case Management ........................................................................................................................ 17
Hope House – Club 84............................................................................................................................. 17
Housing Support ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Walk-In Counselling Service .................................................................................................................... 18
Youth Mental Health Court Program ...................................................................................................... 18
Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment Program .................................................................................. 19
Addictions Supportive Housing ............................................................................................................... 19
Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) ......................................................................................... 19
1Back on Track .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Community Mental Health Program........................................................................................................... 22
Transitional Case Management (TCM) ................................................................................................... 22
Case Management .................................................................................................................................. 22
Supportive Housing ................................................................................................................................. 23
Safe Affordable Housing ......................................................................................................................... 23
Community Treatment Orders (CTO) ..................................................................................................... 23
Peer Support ........................................................................................................................................... 23
District Services ........................................................................................................................................... 25
BLIND RIVER ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Algoma Family Services....................................................................................................................... 25
Algoma Public Health .......................................................................................................................... 25
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) .................................................................................... 25
Counselling Center of East Algoma ..................................................................................................... 25
Mississauga First Nation Health Centre: Women’s Shelter ................................................................ 26
N'mninoeyaa Aboriginal Mental Health Services ............................................................................... 26
ELLIOT LAKE............................................................................................................................................. 27
Algoma Family Services....................................................................................................................... 27
Algoma Public Health .......................................................................................................................... 27
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) .................................................................................... 27
Counselling Center of East Algoma ..................................................................................................... 27
Health Sciences North: Adult Mental Health Counselling and Treatment Services ........................... 27
North Shore Community Support Services ......................................................................................... 28
Maplegate House for Women (Elliot Lake) ......................................................................................... 28
Larry’s Place (Elliot Lake) .................................................................................................................... 29
WAWA..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Algoma Family Services....................................................................................................................... 29
Algoma Public Health .......................................................................................................................... 29
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) .................................................................................... 29
Chadwic Home .................................................................................................................................... 29
Lady Dunn Health Centre .................................................................................................................... 30
Garden River Wellness Center .................................................................................................................... 31
Suboxone Opiate Replacement Therapy ................................................................................................ 31
Group Health Center ................................................................................................................................... 32
Hep Care Program................................................................................................................................... 32
2HIV/AIDS Resource Program (HARP) ...................................................................................................... 32
Indian Friendship Centre of Sault Ste. Marie (IFC)...................................................................................... 33
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program ................................................................................................... 33
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) ............................................................... 33
John Howard Society................................................................................................................................... 34
Kelsey Dugas Counselling ............................................................................................................................ 35
Ken Brown Recovery Home ........................................................................................................................ 35
Needle Syringe Program (NSP) ................................................................................................................... 36
Neighbourhood Resource Centre ............................................................................................................... 37
Maamwesying: North Shore Community Health Services Inc. ................................................................... 38
Mental Wellness & Minobimaadizing Recovery Program (MW&M) ...................................................... 38
Mental Health and Addictions Program ................................................................................................. 38
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Child Nutrition Program .................................................................... 39
Naandwe Noojimowin ............................................................................................................................ 39
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre (OATC) ............................................................................................. 40
Ontario North Al-anon ................................................................................................................................ 41
Ontario Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous “NA” ........................................................ 42
Ontario Works – Addiction Services Initiative ............................................................................................ 43
Phoenix Rising Women’s Centre ................................................................................................................. 44
Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic (RAAM) ...................................................................................... 45
Road to Recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 47
Sault Area Hospital: Community Programs ................................................................................................ 48
Crisis Services .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Algoma East Counseling Services ............................................................................................................ 48
Beginnings Transition House .................................................................................................................. 48
Eating Disorders Program ....................................................................................................................... 49
Mobile Crisis Response ........................................................................................................................... 49
Postpartum/Peripartum Mood Disorder Group ..................................................................................... 49
Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)............................................................................ 49
Seniors Mental Health Services .............................................................................................................. 50
STEP (Strategies for Treatment of Early Psychosis) ................................................................................ 50
Transitional Care ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Behaviour Support Ontario (BSO) ........................................................................................................... 51
Concurrent Disorders .............................................................................................................................. 51
Sault Area Hospital: Psychiatry Services ..................................................................................................... 52
3In-Patient Psychiatric Unit ...................................................................................................................... 52
Psychiatric Out-patient Clinic.................................................................................................................. 52
Psychiatric Orphan Patient Clinic ............................................................................................................ 52
Psychiatric Outpatient Medication Clinic ............................................................................................... 52
Psychiatry Offices .................................................................................................................................... 52
Shelters ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Chadwic Home (Wawa) .......................................................................................................................... 53
Women in Crisis ...................................................................................................................................... 53
Pauline’s Place ........................................................................................................................................ 53
St. Vincent’s Place ................................................................................................................................... 54
Mississauga First Nation Health Centre: Women’s Shelter (Blind River) ............................................... 54
Maplegate House for Women (Elliot Lake) ............................................................................................. 54
Larry’s Place (Elliot Lake) ........................................................................................................................ 55
Teen Challenge Ontario North Men’s Centre ............................................................................................. 56
The Oaks Centre .......................................................................................................................................... 57
Oaks Withdrawal Management Services ................................................................................................ 57
Camillus Centre ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Withdrawal Management Detox ................................................................................................................ 58
Safe Bed Program ................................................................................................................................... 58
Quick Reference Guide: Where to go for Assistance in Algoma................................................................. 59
ABUSE, ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.......................................................................................... 59
ADDICTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 60
ANGER ..................................................................................................................................................... 61
BRAIN INJURY .......................................................................................................................................... 61
BEREAVEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 61
CAREGIVER SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................. 61
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................... 61
COUNSELLING SERVICES ......................................................................................................................... 62
DISABILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 62
EATING DISORDERS ................................................................................................................................. 63
EMERGENCY NUMBERS .......................................................................................................................... 63
EMPLOYMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 63
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .......................................................................................................................... 64
FOOD ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................................. 64
HOUSING ................................................................................................................................................. 64
4INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS ......................................................................................................................... 65
LEGAL ASSISTANCE.................................................................................................................................. 65
LGBTQ+ ................................................................................................................................................... 66
MEDICAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 66
MENTAL HEALTH ..................................................................................................................................... 67
PARENTING/CHILDREN ........................................................................................................................... 68
PREGNANCY ............................................................................................................................................ 68
SENIORS .................................................................................................................................................. 68
SHELTERS................................................................................................................................................. 69
YOUTH ..................................................................................................................................................... 69
For any changes or to add/remove an agency, please phone (705) 942-4646 extension 3055
5Purpose of this Document
This document was created out of expressed interest for a comprehensive service provider
manual to direct clients to mental health and addictions support services in the Algoma District.
Acknowledgements
This document was created with support and consultation from:
Elizabeth Cassleman (Pharmacist, Independent Drug Marts)
George Wright (John Howard Society)
Jennifer DiDonato (A New Link/Breton House)
Theresa Coccimiglio (Algoma Family Services)
Whitney Whitfield (Community Mental Health Program)
Erin Kucher (Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc)
David Gagne (Ontario Aboriginal Housing, Clinical Services and Building Coordinator)
Karen Hooey (Public Health Nurse, Algoma Public Health)
6Tracked Changes
DATE VERSION NAME CHANGES MADE
May 2018 1.0 Allison McFarlane First draft completed
June 2018 2.0 Allison McFarlane Formatting change; Teen Challenge added;
RAAM Clinic added; Quick Reference guide
added; District services added
Nov. 2018 2.1 Allison McFarlane Formatting edit; edited A New Link
description; added Kelsey Dugas
Counselling;
March 15, 2.2 Allison McFarlane Annual review – updates made to
2019 Alcoholics Anonymous website, updated
Maamwesying services, Updated
CADAP/community mental health
programming, added Maamwesying to
quick reference guide, added youth section
in quick references, updated formatting,
reviewed quick reference guide
7Emergency Services
Crisis Services/24 Hour Crisis Response (705) 759-3398 or 1-800-721-0077
Emergency Services (Fire/Police/Ambulance) 9-1-1
Police (non-emergency) (705) 949-6300
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
Sexual Assault 1-800-205-7100
Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000
Warm Line (6pm-10pm 7days/week) 1-866-856-9276
Health Care Connect 1-800-445-1822
HOSPITAL
Sault Area Hospital (705) 759-3434
MEDICAL CLINICS
Family Medicine and Drop in (Market Mall) (705) 256-8585
Sault Area Hospital Walk in Clinic (705) 759-3434 ex 5277
Group Health Center Same Day Clinic (705) 759-5525
MyDoctor Now 1-888-351-5475 Email: info@mydoctornow.ca
West End Walk-In Clinic (705-450-5339) (M, W, F only)
8Central Access and Information
The Central Access and Information service is a welcoming environment that is accessible by
telephone or by walk-in, where people are assisted with information on what mental health and
addictions services are available across the district as well as helping link them to the appropriate
level of service. Information on mental health, mental illness and addictions is also available.
The creation of a common access and information service for mental health and addictions
services is an initiative of all the addiction and mental health partners in Algoma and it hopes
to:
help reduce confusion for individuals and providers on what services are available and
where
assist with linking individuals to the right level of service that is available
provide a consistent response related to mental health and addiction services that are
available
significantly expand the regular office hours of service for assisting individuals seeking
information and services
Available by calling 705-759-5989 or 1-855-366-1466
information@cmhassm.com
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Referrals for services with the Canadian Mental Health Association – Sault Ste. Marie can also
be submitted using the Community Mental Health and Addictions Services Referral Form .
Referral forms can be e-mailed to information@cmhassm.com, faxed to 705-945-0261, or
submitted to 386 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 1Z1.
http://ssm-algoma.cmha.ca/programs-services/central-access-information-service/
9Addictions Treatment Clinic (ATC)
The philosophy of the Addictions Treatment Clinic is to help alleviate psycho-social problems
associated with the use and abuse of alcohol, drugs and/problem gambling. The program is
based on a bio-psycho-social model with the aim of helping individuals in attaining optimum
functioning in physical, mental, social and spiritual realms. The program offers support and
education to family members in better understanding and coping with difficulties related to
addictions. In the community, the program helps to heighten general awareness of addictions
and treatment issues. As an integral party of the continuum of addictions services the clinic
strives to provide the highest quality health care to the community, in accordance with the
overall mission of the Sault Area Hospital.
Service Components
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Marital/Couples Counselling
Family Counselling
Consultation
Education & Awareness
Aftercare Services
Relapse Prevention
Family Support
In Home Counselling
Presentations on Gambling
Addictions Treatment Clinic:
123 East Street
Sault Ste. Marie, ON. P6A 3C7
Tel: (705) 759-6684
10Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength
and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to
recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own
contributions.
Because meeting dates and times are updated on a regular basis, please visit
http://area84aa.org/aa-meetings-in-northeast-ontario for up to date information.
11Algoma Family Services
Child and Youth Mental Health Intake
This program serves children and youth between the ages of 0 to18 years from communities
across the District of Algoma. Most children’s mental health services available through AFS can
be accessed by contacting Intake Services. A standard screening tool, the Strengths and
Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for children 2-17 years, is used to determine eligibility for
services, and assists in gathering standard information to help determine which service would
best fit the needs of the child or youth.
To access Children's Mental Health Services at AFS call:
In Sault Ste. Marie & Central Algoma 705-945-5050 ext. 2202
In Elliot Lake & East Algoma 705-848-0790
In Wawa & North Algoma 705-856-2252
Toll Free 1-800-461-2237
Alternatives for Youth
Services are provided to youth age 14-25, who are dealing with substance use. Services include:
family support, outreach services in community and high schools, drug and alcohol assessment,
referrals for residential treatment, individual counselling, harm reduction and relapse
prevention.
205 McNabb St
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 1Y3
Tel: (705) 945-5050
Crisis Line: (705) 759-3398
afs@algomafamilyservices.org
www.algomafamilyservices.org
Genesis Day Treatment Program
The Genesis Day Treatment program is a 16-week day treatment program for youth ages 12-18.
The program offers support for adolescents who are struggling with mental health and
addiction concerns. The day consists of individual and group counselling, outdoor activities,
healthy active living, life skill building, community resources, guest speakers and academics. If
the adolescent successfully completes the 16 weeks of program a Healthy Active Living credit
will be granted by the teacher on staff.
205 McNabb St
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 1Y3
Tel: (705) 945-5050
Crisis Line: (705) 759-3398
www.algomafamilyservices.org
12Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre
Breton House: Residential Recovery Home
To improve the health and well-being of women with substance use issues by offering
opportunities for growth and change. Our approach is holistic and rooted in the 12-Step
philosophy. We encourage women to seek additional opportunities for growth and change
through the various resources available in the community.
Hours of Operation: Staff available 7 days/week from 8:30am – 12:00am.
91 Breton Road
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 5T8
Tel: (705) 759-4891
mainoffice@bretonhouse.ca
www.bretonhouse.ca
A New Link
A New Link strives to improve the health and well-being of pregnant and/or parenting women
whose substance use goals range from harm reduction to abstinence. A New Link believes that
women have the right to individualized treatment, which respects their personal goals,
including abstinence and harm reduction. Every effort will be made to help reduce barriers for
women so they may receive help to address their substance use issues.
Services:
Alcohol and Drug Assessments
Individual Counselling
Case Management
Education on Substance Use and the Effects on Family
Referrals to Appropriate Services
Support Groups for Moms (childcare and transportation may be provided)
Educational groups (transportation and childcare may be provided)
Community Kitchen (in partnership with the Red Cross)
Life skills/Leisure Groups
Triple P
126 Queen St. E.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Y5
Tel: (705) 946-0920
http://www.bretonhouse.ca/anewlink.htm
13Batchewana First Nation – Niigaaniin
Financial Support:
Basic Needs: Such as food and clothing for individuals and their families
Shelter: Based on the size of the family this includes rent, heat, hydro, gas, water, sewage, and
house insurance
Employment Assistance: Helps individuals on social assistance find the best route to
employment and financial independence
Shpiming Nikeyaa Zhaawag (SNZ): Provides financial assistance, active measures and
addiction services to Niigaaniin clients whose employment potential may be obstructed by
substance abuse problems
MINO-BIMAADIZIDAA: Provides life skills, cultural awareness and alternative ways to live a
healthy lifestyle as well as to cope and adapt with life stressors
236 Frontenac Street
Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A 6Z1
Tel: (705) 759-0914 extension 220
Crisis: Police Services 1-888-310-1122
www.batchewana.ca
Nimkii-Naabkawagan Family Crisis Shelter:
Emergency shelter for abused women and their children in a crisis situation; Offers overnight
shelter and the basic essentials required to be safe during a crisis time; provides a 24-hour crisis
line.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm
236 Frontenac Street
Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A 6Z1
Tel: (705) 941-9054
Toll Free: 1-866-266-1466
24-HOUR CRISIS (705) 941-9055
14Canadian Mental Health Association – SSM and District
Central Access
The Central Access and Information service is a welcoming environment that is accessible by
telephone or by walk-in, where people are assisted with information on what mental health and
addictions services are available across the district as well as helping link them to the appropriate
level of service. Information on mental health, mental illness and addictions is also available.
Available by calling 705-759-5989 or 1-855-366-1466
Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative
The Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative offers education and awareness activities about
mental health issues from a consumer’s perspective to the residents of Algoma. Also offered
are support, advocacy, skill development, networking and referral. The program operates in
Blind River, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, and Wawa. The model of service is peer support.
Sault Ste. Marie
Open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
386 Queen Street East
Tel: (70) 759-1259
acsn@hotmail.ca
Iris Place
Open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
22 Broadway Avenue, Wawa
Tel: (705) 856-1894
irisplace@hotmail.com
Beehive
Open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
118 Ontario Avenue, Elliot Lake
Tel: (705) 461-3912
mmcconnell_brenda@yahoo.ca
The BRPS
1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Church from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
25 Centre Street, Blind River
Tel: (705) 461-3912
steveretired@live.ca
15Counselling
This service provides client-centered counselling to address the specific issues and concerns of
the client. Counsellors will assist with conducting assessments of needs and working with
clients to develop solutions to their concerns. Counselling services can be provided to adults
ages 16 and over on an individual, couple, family or group basis. Counselling services may focus
on strategies to cope with symptoms of mental illness, concurrent disorders (mental health
disorder and substance abuse), issues such as relationships, managing stress, trauma,
workplace stress, parenting challenges, loss/grief, communication skills, managing emotions
(anger, sadness, etc.), self-esteem, and the development of coping strategies. Various
treatment modalities are used including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), recovery focused
approaches, and strength-based approaches. There is no fee for this service.
Counselling staff are registered members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social
Service Workers.
For more information please call Central Access and Information at 705-759-5989.
Court Support and Diversion
The program offers support to people with mental illness/addictions/intellectual disabilities
who are in conflict with the law. It is recovery orientated and follows the principles of psycho-
social rehabilitation.
Court Support
General information is provided to the court regarding mental illness, services, and community
resources. Staff screen for Mental Health Diversion eligibility and develop Diversion plans in
partnership with the justice system. The program also supports clients/families through the
court process and staff conducts fitness screenings as appropriate. This program is part of a
regional network with the North Bay Regional Health Centre. For more information please call
Court Support and Diversion at (705) 759-0458 ext. 234.
Dual Diagnosis Justice
Transitional case management, court support and release from custody planning is offered
specifically for people with an intellectual disability or dual diagnosis. This program is provided
in partnership with the North Network of Specialized Care. For more information please
call Dual Diagnosis at (705) 759-0458 ext. 229.
Release from Custody
This program works closely with the medical unit at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre
(ATRC) to provide mental health supports to individuals held in custody. Staff works with the
client to develop a discharge plan that includes medication, finances, housing and referral in
the community upon discharge. The program also provides supports to reintegrate individuals
into the community after a period of incarceration. For more information please call Court
Support and Diversion at (705) 759-0458 ext. 225.
16Mental Health Court
Sault Community Court is a judicially monitored program with a multidisciplinary team
approach to encourage voluntary treatment over punishment in order to address the
underlying cause of the criminal conduct. Referrals from police officers, lawyers, service
providers, friends, family and self are encouraged. For more information please call Court
Support and Diversion at (705) 759-0458 ext. 234.
Court Case Management
Diversion plans are monitored and reports are provided to the court regarding diversion
progress and outcomes. Staff provides individualized supports in the community based on the
treatment plan, continuously assesses bio psycho-social needs, and links/coordinates services
and supports in the community. For more information please call Court Support and Diversion
at (705) 759-0458 ext. 235.
Hope House – Club 84
Hope House – Club 84 is a psycho-social rehabilitation program that operates using the
clubhouse model. A clubhouse is a center of hope and opportunity for people with a serious
mental illness.
The 4 Guarantees of Clubhouse
The right to a place to come
The right to meaningful work
The right to meaningful relationships
The right to a place to return
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Housing Support
This program is a 24-hour staffed supportive housing facility located at 345 St. George’s Avenue
in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The program currently houses 10 residents. The program is staffed
by housing support workers and nurses. We provide support in many ways, including:
Medication, facilitating appointments, life skills training, medical health care, mental health
care, addictions support, family relationships, vocational skills and more.
If you have any further questions, comments or concerns please contact the Housing Support
Program at 705-945-8685 or the Director, Community Support at 705-759-0458 ext. 226.
17Walk-In Counselling Service
The single session walk in counselling service provides brief counselling services for children,
youth, adults, couples and families. There is no need to make an appointment as we work on a
first come first served basis. **This is not a crisis service**
CMHA Sault Ste. Marie Branch
386 Queen Street East
Hours of Operation: Tuesday’s (closed on Statutory Holidays).
First session begins at 11:30 AM; last session begins at 5:30 PM.
Tel: (705) 759-5989
Youth Mental Health Court Program
This program provides services and supports for children and youth age 12 – 17 who are in
conflict with the law and present with mental illness or disorder. These services include pre-
charge diversion, court support, transitional case management, and release from custody
services. This program is funded by the Ministry of Child & Youth Services – Youth Justice
Division. For more information please call the Youth Mental Health Court Program at ext. 244
18Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment Program
The Community Alcohol/Drug Assessment program services individuals who are experiencing
alcohol and/or other drug related problems. Offices are located in Elliot Lake (services Blind
River), Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa (services Dubreuilville and White River).
Community Alcohol/Drug Assessment Program Services Available:
Standardized alcohol/drug assessments, individualized treatment plans and referrals to
other service providers
Outpatient counselling
Groups - Structured Relapse Prevention, Pathways, Anger Solutions, Mindfulness Based
Relapse Prevention, Family Cares, Working on the Self in Recovery
Community Kitchen
Contact: (705) 942-4646 ext 3148 for more information on these services.
Addictions Supportive Housing
The Addictions Supportive Housing program helps individuals who are experiencing
problematic substance use to secure safe affordable housing. Supportive housing is affordable
housing that provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize their personal situations and
reestablish connections with the community. The goal of the program is to increase the health
and social outcomes of people with problematic substance issues. Services are based on a
housing first model and are based on a harm reduction approach and recovery model. The
objectives of the program are to:
reduce frequency of re-admissions to addiction programs
reduce contact with the criminal justice system
increase successful tenancy
reduce emergency department visits
Referral Process: Please contact 705-942-4646 ext. 3155 to complete an intake. Addictions
Supportive Housing screenings will be conducted by an ASH case manager and will then be
presented to the ASH selection committee in order to determine eligibility for rent subsidy and
case management.
Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT)
Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is a comprehensive treatment program that
involves the long-term prescribing of methadone. Methadone itself is a long-acting synthetic
opioid, which is prescribed as a treatment for opioid dependence. People who are dependent
on opioids such as: fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, heroin, and Tylenol 3's, may be dependent
on either oral or injectable forms of opioids. Some individuals may also snort or smoke opioids.
Methadone maintenance treatment is an appropriate form of treatment for opioid
dependence, regardless of the route of administration of the drug of dependence.
19We currently offer a space limited methadone program at Algoma Public Health; if you or
someone you know is struggling with an addiction to opioids please contact 705-942-4646 ext.
3148 to complete an intake and have your name placed on our wait list.
Back on Track
Back on Track provides information and professional guidance to people who have operated a
vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The goal of the program is to help
people learn how alcohol and other drugs affect your driving, understand how alcohol affects
your health and behaviour, the legal and personal impacts of an impaired driving charges, the
circumstances that resulted in your charge, think about different ways you can avoid substance
use and driving, plan how to avoid driving while impaired in the future and learn to keep your
substance use separate from your driving.
For more information on Back on Track, Ontario's Remedial Measure Program for Impaired
Drivers, contact:
Back on Track Ontario Toll-free: 1 888 814-5831
Website: www.remedial.net
E-mail: onfo@remedial.net
District Services
ELLIOT LAKE SERVICES:
Standardized alcohol/drug assessments, individualized treatment plans, referral to other
service providers, outpatient counselling related to alcohol/drug issues, structured relapse
prevention, Pathways Program, and alcohol/drug educational presentations to community
groups/schools/agencies.
Offer the STOP Program that provides smoking cessation treatment and supportive counselling
to eligible Ontario smokers, who also identify dependence to alcohol and/or drugs that want to
quit smoking.
Contact: (705) 848-2314
BLIND RIVER SERVICES:
Provide service/programming in Blind River community one day per month.
Standardized alcohol/drug assessments, individualized treatment plans, referral to other
service providers, outpatient counselling related to alcohol/drug issues, structured relapse
prevention, Pathways Program, STOP program for smoking cessation and alcohol/drug
educational presentation to community groups/schools/agencies.
Contact: (705) 356-2551
20WAWA SERVICES:
Provide standardized alcohol/drug assessments, individualized treatment plans, referral to
other service providers, outpatient counselling related to alcohol/drug issues, structured
relapse prevention, anger solutions, and other support groups in collaboration with community
partners as well as alcohol/drug educational presentations to community
groups/schools/agencies.
Services are provided to residents of Wawa, Dubreuilville and White River based on staff
availability.
Contact: (705) 856-7208
21Community Mental Health Program
Transitional Case Management (TCM)
The goal of transitional case management is to proactively intervene, so that individuals receive
timely, appropriate support to address needs and avert potential crisis. TCM will provide
transitional follow-up until ongoing supports are in place (e.g, Intensive Case Management,
Outpatient Psychiatry follow-up, Addiction Services, Counselling) and in some circumstances,
extended hours of an individual's existing supports.
Who is an appropriate referral?
Those requiring linkage and system(s) navigation and/or community support until ongoing
services are in place. This includes needs for brief support (one-time situation) or transitional
supports up to 6 months.
Transitional Case Management Services will:
Add provision of responsive & engaged linkage and system(s) navigation;
Add mobility and follow-up where necessary to the Central Access Service for addictions
and mental health operated at CMHA;
Provide enhanced MH&A outreach services through alignment with several new local
health and social service hubs (SSM Police - Gore Street Hub, SSM Soup Kitchen - Health
& Child Care Hub);
Provide enhanced hours of community mental health and addictions system support to
Sault Area Hospital emergency department and mental health and addiction
department by adding mobility and follow-up where necessary.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Tel: (705) 759-3935 ext. 6050
By Email: tcmp@algomapublichealth.com
Case Management
Services are provided by Psychiatric Case Managers who work together with people
experiencing severe and persistent mental illness to improve their quality of life and level of
wellness. Services are provided in a place of consumer choice, predominately in the
community.
The service is consumer focused and provides assistance in many of the following areas:
Interpersonal support
Improving living skills
Consultation and assessment
Coordination and advocacy with other supports and services
Assistance to obtain secure appropriate, affordable housing
22Financial assistance & budgeting
Family support
Crisis support
Supportive counselling
Medication monitoring
The referral process includes an intake assessment to determine needs, strengths and goals.
Call 705-759-3935.
Supportive Housing
The Housing Support System is comprised of two components:
(1) Provision of ongoing support from a Case Manager and/or Community Rehabilitation
Worker as needed and as determined by each tenant. Along with Psychiatric Case Managers,
services are provided by Community Rehabilitation Workers (CRW's) to support consumers to
live in accommodations of their choice. The services offered include:
Flexible and individualized support which varies in intensity.
Assistance in locating and maintaining housing.
The priority of the program is to provide services to people who are homeless or at risk
of being homeless.
CRW's assist in building an individual's activity of daily living skills through one on one and
group interventions, including Community Kitchens and Walking Groups.
(2) Provision of a rental subsidy may be available to enable people with a severe mental illness
who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to secure safe and affordable
accommodation.
Safe Affordable Housing
APH also collaborates, working directly, with other community housing organizations to ensure
all individuals living with mental health and addiction issues have access to safe affordable
housing.
Community Treatment Orders (CTO)
Some individuals may receive case management services and support through a Community
Treatment Order. A CTO is a treatment and service plan, which is issued by a physician in
consultation and coordination with the consumer and service providers.
Peer Support
If you receive services from Algoma Public Health and are dealing with issues related to mental
health or addiction, you can now access peer support. Peers are those who share something in
common. In our group, we all share the experience of mental illness and/or addiction issues.
We understand because we've been there. We get together to help each other live better lives,
23and to share our wisdom about what works to keep us well. Whatever your personal goals are,
your peers can help you get there. Respect, equality, empowerment, and positive identities
centered on strengths, are some of the principles that are practiced in peer support. You can
meet with the peer support worker individually or in a group. Meetings are confidential, so you
can share your story in a safe environment, free from judgment.
For more information, please call: 705-759-3935 ext. 3311.
Locations
Sault Ste. Marie
294 Willow Avenue, P6B 5B7
Tel: (705) 759-3935
Wawa & Area
18 Ganley Street, P0S 1K0
Tel: (705) 856-1751
TF: 888-211-8074
Blind River & The North Shore
15 Hanes Avenue, P0R 1B0
Tel: (705) 356-2551
TF: 888-211-4739
Elliot Lake
151 Ontario Avenue, P5A 2T2
Tel: (705) 848-7110
TF: 888-211-6749
24District Services
BLIND RIVER
Algoma Family Services
Please refer to section Algoma Family Services for more information.
Algoma Public Health
Please refer to sections: Algoma Public Health – Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment
Program, and Algoma Public Health – Community Mental Health Program for more
information.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative: The Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative offers
education and awareness activities about mental health issues from a consumer’s perspective
to the residents of Algoma. Also offered are support, advocacy, skill development, networking
and referral.
The BRPS
Hours of Operation: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wed. at St. Andrew’s Church from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
25 Centre Street, Blind River
Tel: (705) 461-3912
steveretired@live.ca
Counselling Center of East Algoma
Offering confidential counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups from
Spanish to Iron Bridge (along the North Shore corridor) including Elliot Lake.
Programs Include:
Senior Outreach Program
Youth Addiction Program (for youth age 12-24)
Adult Addiction Program (for adults age 25-54)
Sexual Assault
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Assault
Violence Against Women
Partner Assault Response Program
General Counselling
Crisis Response Service
Call for help: Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm) Tel: (705) 848-2585
Drop in service: Monday to Friday (closed 12pm-1pm) 1 Industrial Park Road, Suite 210
Health Sciences North Mental Health and Addictions Program
Counselling and Treatment Service
The mental health Counselling and Treatment Service provides services to persons sixteen and
over who have mental health concerns. A wide range of services which are essential to
25treatment and recovery from mental illness are provided. These include assessment,
counselling and treatment, health teaching and education, symptom management, support and
advocacy and family education and support. Models of service are recovery, cognitive-
behavioural and solution-focused.
Contact organization for hours of operation
Blind River District Health Centre
525 Causley Street
Blind River, ON
P0R 1B0
Tel: (705) 848-9131
Mississauga First Nation Health Centre: Women’s Shelter
Provides emergency shelter for women (and their children) up to 6 weeks who have been
victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse.
c/o Yvonne Lafreniere
PO Box 370
Blind River, ON
P0R 1B0
Tel: (705) 356-7800
Email: mfnshelter@mississaugi.com
N'mninoeyaa Aboriginal Mental Health Services
(Mississauga First Nation Health Centre)
The program aims to assist individuals with significant mental health challenges (aged 18 and
over) in determining their own vision and path to maintaining holistic health and wellbeing,
through traditional and contemporary mental health counselling and treatment services. Model
of service is culturally appropriate.
This service is for Indigenous Peoples only. All referrals are processed through Central Intake.
Clients may be self-referred, or referred by family, friend, criminal justice system/ OPP/
Aboriginal Police Services, family physician, First Nation community or mental health worker, a
general hospital, a psychiatric hospital, psychiatrist, community mental health organization, or
other organization or institution.
Hours of Operation: Thursdays 8:30am – 2:30pm (closed 12pm-1pm)
64 Park Road
Blind River, ON
P0R 1B0
Tel: (705) 356-3608
26ELLIOT LAKE
Algoma Family Services
Please refer to section Algoma Family Services for more information.
Algoma Public Health
Please refer to sections: Algoma Public Health – Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment,
and Algoma Public Health – Community Mental Health Program for more information.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative: The Algoma Consumer Survivor Initiative offers
education and awareness activities about mental health issues from a consumer’s perspective
to the residents of Algoma. Also offered are support, advocacy, skill development, networking
and referral.
Beehive
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
118 Ontario Avenue, Elliot Lake
Tel: (705) 461-3912
mmcconnell_brenda@yahoo.ca
Counselling Center of East Algoma
Offering confidential counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups from
Spanish to Iron Bridge (along the North Shore corridor) including Elliot Lake.
Programs Include:
Senior Outreach Program
Youth Addiction Program (for youth age 12-24)
Adult Addiction Program (for adults age 25-54)
Sexual Assault
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Assault
Violence Against Women
Partner Assault Response Program
General Counselling
Crisis Response Service
Call for help: Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm) Tel: (705) 848-2585
Drop in service: Monday to Friday (no appointment needed) 9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Health Sciences North: Adult Mental Health Counselling and Treatment Services
Serving: Algoma Mills, Blind River, Cutler, Elliot Lake, Iron Bridge, Mississauga First Nation, Serpent River,
Serpent River First Nation, Spanish, Spragge Township and the North Shore.
Offers support for concerns or difficulties with: intense feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness
or helplessness; feelings of lost touch with reality; overwhelming fears; depression; eating
disorders; bipolar/mood disorders; postpartum depression; and schizophrenia.
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