Please Note: Services may be impacted in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Good2Talk
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Toll Free: 1-866-925-5454
Crisis Text Line: 686868
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Telephone Counselling
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate entries), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate entries), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
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Group Wellness Programs
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Office: 416-586-5437
Short Description
Group wellness programs
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online
- educator-led classroom activities
- 45-minute phone or video call between class and KHP counsellor
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
- pre-session video
- virtual conversation with KHP Indigenous Wellness Specialist
- package includes step-by-step booklet, resource materials and promotional gifts for youth participants
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Kids Help Phone
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Crisis: 1-800-668-6868
Crisis: 686868
Office: 416-586-5437
Short Description
COVID19 Telephone, text, and online counselling and support available, including online resources such as COVID19 information; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
- telephone, text and online (live chat) counselling and emotional support, and information and referral on a wide range of topics; anonymous and confidential
- chat available through cell phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer
- 24/7 e-mental health support through Facebook website or Messenger app
- Resources Around Me national searchable online database of community resource listings
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
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Supports and Services for Individuals with Vision Loss
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 1-888-675-2468
727 North St, Unit 103, Uusi Koti
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 5Z3
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 5Z3
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Assistive Technology Services
- Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living
- Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone
- Local offices can provide in-person training and technical support
- Access to online webstore here
- Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the Helpline
- Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision loss
- Works with public libraries to provide access to reading material in braille, or in audio or e-book format
- Browse the digital collection online here
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-945-6905
Crisis: 9-1-1
580 Second Line E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes:
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Sexual Assault Medical / Emergency Care
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-3710
Crisis: 9-1-1
Sexual Assault Care Centre: 705-759-5143
750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Short Description
- Provides confidential medical/emergency care following a sexual assault
- Provides support, examination and treatment of injuries and conditions, including preventative treatment for sexually transmitted disease or infection
- Offers follow-up care
- Refers individuals to counselling at the Sexual Assault Care Centre at 915 Queen St E
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Sexual Assault / Partner Assault Clinic
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-5143
Sault Area Hospital Emergency Department: 705-759-3434
750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Short Description
- Offers medical care and treatment of injuries
- Provides documentation of injuries for use as court evidence (if victim chooses) and photographs
- Offers safety planning and risk assessment
- Provides information and referrals to other community agencies
- Provides a follow-up
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Crisis Services
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-3803
Crisis: 705-759-3398
750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
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- Provides crisis intervention services
- Offers telephone and office follow-up
- Provides multidisciplinary assessments of individual needs
- Offers a Mobile Crisis Response service
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Confidential Support Services for Women
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-253-0049
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
111 Elgin St, Suite 302
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 6L6
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 6L6
Short Description
Until we can reopen our offices, we continue to offer individual and group services by phone, email and virtual meetings.
You can reach us by phone and email: www.centrevictoria.ca/nous-joindre
Our 24/7 Fem'aide service is always available 24/7 at 1-877-336-2433.
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If you are looking for a shelter, call Fem'aide 1-877-336-2433 or the accommodation closest to you:
Operates a counselling centre dedicated to providing services to Francophone women who have experienced any type of violence including sexual, physical, psychological, verbal, economical
Offers an array of services including the following:
You can reach us by phone and email: www.centrevictoria.ca/nous-joindre
Our 24/7 Fem'aide service is always available 24/7 at 1-877-336-2433.
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If you are looking for a shelter, call Fem'aide 1-877-336-2433 or the accommodation closest to you:
- Maison Genevra / YWCA Sudbury - www.ywcasudbury.ca - 705-673-4754
- Maplegate House for Women (Elliot Lake) - www.maplegate.info - 705-461-7977
- Women In Crisis (Sault Ste. Marie) - www.womenincrisis.ca - 705-759-1230
- Chadwic Home (Wawa) - www.chadwichome.com - 705-856-2848
Operates a counselling centre dedicated to providing services to Francophone women who have experienced any type of violence including sexual, physical, psychological, verbal, economical
Offers an array of services including the following:
- Fem'aide, a 24-hour crisis telephone service
- Individual counselling
- Support groups
- Referrals to other community agencies and services
- Crisis intervention services
- Accompaniment to various appointments and meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
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Walk-In Counselling Service
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-5989
386 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 1Z1
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 1Z1
Short Description
- Provides single session walk-in mental health and addictions counselling virtually via telephone or video conference
- Offers confidential sessions that are usually one to one and a half hours in length
- Encourages participants to have personal support individuals attend with them including a friend, family member or support worker
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Administration
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-1230
Crisis: 1-877-759-1230
23 Oakland Ave
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Short Description
- Operates a 24-bed emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and their children
- Operates a 24-hour crisis support phone line and walk-in crisis service
- Offers long-term and crisis counselling for women who have been victims of sexual assault or abuse both current and historic
- Offers educational groups on topics such as self-esteem, self worth, exploring the cycle of violence, healthy relationships, safety planning, housing, and advocacy
- Offers client referrals for counselling and to government services
- Provides community education and awareness on the issues of abuse
- Provides on site child care for women who are residents of the shelter for court dates, doctors appointments, group sessions
- Offers on site child care for non-resident women during group sessions, Call for information on programs offering this service
- Offers parenting support and counselling sessions
- Offers a Family Court Support Worker Program
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Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Care Clinic
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-5143
Crisis: 9-1-1
Emergency Department: 705-759-3434
875 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B3
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B3
Short Description
- Provides medical care following a sexual assault by a specially trained pediatric doctor and nurse
- Collects forensic evidence upon examination
- Offers information and referrals to other programs and services
- Offers counselling to children over the age of 3 with acute or historical sexual abuse experiences as well
- Offers support and education to parents and guardians
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Sexual Assault Care Centre / Partner Assault Clinic
Sault Ste Marie
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Office: 705-759-5143
Crisis: 9-1-1
915 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B5
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B5
Short Description
- Provides emotional and medical care/treatment to victims of sexual assault
- Provides counselling after a recent or past sexual assault
- Offers individual, family and group counselling
- Offers information and referrals to other programs and services such as shelters and counselling
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Community and Social Services - Iethinisten:ha Akwesasne Family Wellness Program
Akwesasne First Nation
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Office: 613-937-4322
Crisis line: 1-800-480-4208
Short Description
Domestic violence program:
- 24 hour crisis line
- one-on-one counselling sessions
- intake
- assessments
- case plans
- referrals
- accompaniment to courts
- outreach services to women and men in the community and Cornwall
- six-week residential educational program for women and children who have experienced abuse
- transitional housing units for those who have completed the six-week program
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