Open Minds Core Services Centre

12/24/2025

Warmest holiday wishes to our families, fellow service providers, and community partners. Looking back with deep gratitude, and looking forward to continued growth and new beginnings in 2026!

12/24/2025

Beneath the fun, creative messes are the memories of connection and shared experiences. Wishing you and your family many more throughout the holidays 🎄

12/22/2025

Santa surprised us again! Wishing you and yours sweet moments of wonder and anticipation ✨

11/28/2025

✨ Fall Caregiver Education Session #4 with Lisa R (Speech Language Pathologist/RDI Certified Consultant) Coming Soon! ✨

Topic: How to Talk to Our Kids to Inspire Authentic Communication

Looking for practical, everyday strategies to help your child communicate more confidently and authentically? Join us for our final fall caregiver education session!

🗓 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ 7:30 pm –9:30 pm
📍 Virtual or In-person (@ 74 Johnson Ave SSM) options offered
(Open to THRIVE clients, waitlist families, and community members — including daycare and school staff!)

This session will support caregivers looking to grow their child’s communication skills.

📞 Register by calling (705) 759-1131 ext. 0

Seats fill quickly—save your spot today!

11/06/2025

🚨 CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES WITH LISA R. (Speech Language Pathologist/RDI Certified Consultant) 🚨

✅ All sessions are open to THRIVE Clients AND the public
✅ Daycare/School Staff/Teachers are welcome!
✅ Virtual or In-person options offered

SESSION 3 - Wednesday November 26 SUPPORTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

NOTE: Intended for any child who is struggling to stay connected to their caregiver (may have ASD or suspected ASD, ADHD or suspected ADHD, suspected developmental delay.

📞 Call Reception at (705) 759.1131 ext. 0 to register.

11/05/2025

Info session with CLA and a chance to share your ideas and feedback.

Your voice matters. 💬

Join our Family Engagement Session on Nov. 12 (6–8 p.m.) to share feedback and learn how we’re helping children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities in Algoma.

📍 99 Northern Ave., Sault Ste. Marie

RSVP for in-person or virtual: communityengagement@cla-algoma.org or via the RSVP form: https://forms.office.com/r/ukXgYwerwN

11/04/2025

Another wonderful workshop coming up!

🚨 CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES WITH LISA R. (Speech Language Pathologist/RDI Certified Consultant) 🚨

✅ All sessions are open to THRIVE Clients AND the public
✅ Daycare/School Staff/Teachers are welcome!
✅ Virtual or In-person options offered

SESSION 3 - Wednesday November 26 SUPPORTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

NOTE: Intended for any child who is struggling to stay connected to their caregiver (may have ASD or suspected ASD, ADHD or suspected ADHD, suspected developmental delay.

📞 Call Reception at (705) 759.1131 ext. 0 to register.

10/10/2025

Reminiscing about last year!

10/10/2025

We are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of our first conference, where we hosted Robyn Gobbel for “A Brain-Based Approach for Parenting Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviours.” Thank you to all who attended and engaged with this approach. Our team is busy planning for the next conference in October 2026, hosting Linda Murphy, (credentials), author of “Co-regulation Handbook” and “Declarative Language Handbook”. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information about the 2026 conference!

09/27/2025

Congratulations to Kate! Check out her new psychotherapy space https://www.thegrovessm.com

09/17/2025

We are excited to welcome Brooke B. to Open Minds for the 2025/26 school year! Brooke is a 4th year Kinesiology student at Lake Superior State University who is exploring a career in Occupational Therapy. Brooke will be shadowing and assisting Taylor Corelli, OT in her work with children and families, and helping with office and event planning tasks at the Centre. Welcome, Brooke!

09/10/2025

🚨 CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES ARE BACK - 4 SESSIONS AVAILABLE THIS FALL🚨

✅ All sessions are open to THRIVE Clients AND the public
✅ Daycare/School Staff/Teachers are welcome!
✅ Virtual or In-person options offered

SESSION 1 - Wednesday September 17 WHAT IS ASD?:
😤 Receiving an ASD diagnosis may leave some caregivers feeling overwhelmed.
😵‍💫 Caregivers often report confusion on what this diagnosis means for their child.
🥹 Together, we'll talk about autism, how it's diagnosed, and how it's characterized.
😃 Understand how to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship and regain your role.

📞 Call Reception at (705) 759.1131 ext. 0 to register.