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 […]Continue readingCentral Access and Information
CMHA Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Counselling
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 […]Continue readingCounselling
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 […]Continue readingCourt Support and Diversion
Dual Diagnosis
The Dual Diagnosis Program is part of the Regional Specialized Mental Health Program of the North Bay Regional Health Centre. The clinical team strives to optimize the quality of life of adults diagnosed with a developmental disability and serious mental illness by providing a psychiatric consultation and ongoing treatment through a consultative/liaison model, ultimately reducing […]Continue readingDual Diagnosis
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. Hope House – Club 84 offers a Work Ordered Day as well as Social Recreational/Special Events. The 4 Guarantees of Clubhouse The right […]Continue readingHope House – Club 84
Housing Support
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides a variety of resources and community outreach for individuals that require support in securing and maintaining safe and stable housing. Housing Outreach Services The Homelessness Prevention Team, a partnership with Social Services – Sault Ste. Marie District, provides a Housing First approach with wrap around intensive housing based […]Continue readingHousing Support
Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee
This local committee, hosted by the agency, is comprised of agency, funder and community representatives that work together to plan for a system that better meets the needs of people who come into contact with the human service and justice systems. There are also regional committees and a provincial committee. More information can be found […]Continue readingHuman Services & Justice Coordinating Committee
Mental Health and Justice Supportive Housing
The mental health and justice supportive housing program provides support to persons being released from correctional facilities, whether on remand or detained, and people who are on mental health court diversion plans. The main goal of this program is to reduce pressures on the criminal justice system and help those in need. The program includes […]Continue readingMental Health and Justice Supportive Housing
Peer Support Navigator (Sault Area Hospital Emergency Department)
Peer Support Navigator The Peer Support Navigator (PSN) is a trained peer support specialist having acquired experience in mental health and addiction services. The PSN will provide information, support and assistance to individuals as they enter and leave the hospital setting. The PSN will act as a resource to the Crisis intervention Team at the […]Continue readingPeer Support Navigator (Sault Area Hospital Emergency Department)
Peer Supports
CMHA Algoma recognizes how invaluable lived experience is in supporting and inspiring individuals who are on their journeys of wellness and recovery. Peer Support is a powerful opportunity for a person – a Peer – living with mental health and/or substance use struggles to connect with another person – a Peer Worker – who has […]Continue readingPeer Supports