CMHA Algoma, Mental Health & Addiction Services

CMHA Algoma, Mental Health & Addiction Services *Please note* This page is for information and education and is not monitored 24/7. It is not a crisis service.

If you are in crisis please call Crisis Services Canada at 1.833.456.4566 or Text 45645. The Algoma Branch, chartered in 1963, is affiliated with a provincial network of 32 other Branches across Ontario. CMHA Algoma works closely with a variety of other community agencies including, but not limited to, hospitals, police services, schools, mental health and addiction agencies. Through its collaborative approach to education and services, the Branch is far-reaching and its programs touch many lives in the communities it serves. Whether individuals are experiencing a mental illness, have a family member or friend with a mental illness, are a health care provider, an employer or are seeking information, CMHA Algoma is available to help. The Algoma Branch is incorporated and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Funding for the programs and services is from many sources including, the Northeast LHIN, the United Way, service agreements, grants and donations.

12/30/2025

WE ARE HIRING!!!
Please check out our open positions below

Addictions Treatment Counsellor, Wawa, ON

Counselling/Dual Diagnosis
Temporary Counsellor II, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

ETF Outreach Wellness Response
Supervisor, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Housing Outreach Worker, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Housing Outreach Worker, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

HART Hub
Counsellor II, Sault Ste. Maire, ON

Resource
Director of Corporate Services, Sault Ste. Maire, ON

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12/24/2025

Please see a list of job openings at CMHA Algoma
Follow the link below to apply directly.

Director of Corporate Services

Housing Outreach Worker (14 FT, 6 PT) Temporary Contract until March 31, 2027

Supervisor, Non-Union (2 FT), Temporary Contract until March 31, 2027

CMHA Algoma would like to wish you a warm and Happy Holiday season.Please note that our offices will be closed on Decemb...
12/24/2025

CMHA Algoma would like to wish you a warm and Happy Holiday season.

Please note that our offices will be closed on December 25, December 26, and January 1.

Additionally, our walk-in counselling service will be unavailable during the week of December 29.

We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

12/20/2025

𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲.

Ontario has opened a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Sault Ste. Marie to help people access care while keeping communities safe.

This is part of Ontario’s plan to open 28 HART Hubs across the province to improve access to recovery and treatment services for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The Sault Ste. Marie HART hub delivers services in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association Algoma and its partners including Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services, John Howard Society, Sault Area Hospital, Niigaaniin Services, the Algoma Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic and Algoma Family Services and Nogdawindamin Community and Family Services.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006846/ontario-opens-homelessness-and-addiction-recovery-treatment-hub-in-sault-ste-marie

The holidays can be joyful, stressful, lonely or even all three at once. If this season feels heavy, you’re not doing an...
12/19/2025

The holidays can be joyful, stressful, lonely or even all three at once. If this season feels heavy, you’re not doing anything wrong. A lot of people are carrying grief, pressure, financial stress, substance-use triggers or the quiet ache of not having anyone to turn to.

This year let’s try taking things gently. Set boundaries. Say no when you need to. Choose the moments that feel good and skip the ones that don’t. And if connection feels hard right now, even one small interaction (like a message, a walk, a community event, a support line) can help you feel less alone.

However this season looks for you, you deserve care, rest and support. Your local CMHA is here if you need us. 💚

Read more. https://ssm-algoma.cmha.ca/news/caring-for-your-mental-health-during-the-holiday-season/

Les fêtes peuvent être joyeuses, stressantes, solitaires, voire les trois à la fois. Si cette période vous semble diffic...
12/19/2025

Les fêtes peuvent être joyeuses, stressantes, solitaires, voire les trois à la fois. Si cette période vous semble difficile, vous ne faites rien de mal. Beaucoup de gens sont accablés par le chagrin, la pression, le stress financier, les tentations liées à la consommation de substances ou la douleur silencieuse de ne pouvoir se tourner vers personne.


Cette année, essayons de prendre les choses avec douceur. Fixez-vous des limites. Dites non quand vous en avez besoin. Choisissez les moments qui vous font du bien et évitez ceux qui ne vous conviennent pas. Et si vous avez du mal à créer des liens en ce moment, même une petite interaction (comme un message, une promenade, un événement communautaire, une ligne d'assistance) peut vous aider à vous sentir moins seul.

Quelle que soit la façon dont vous vivez cette période, vous méritez de l'attention, du repos et du soutien. Votre CMHA locale est là si vous avez besoin de nous. 💚

En savoir plus https://ssm-algoma.cmha.ca/news/prendre-soin-de-votre-sante-mentale-pendant-la-periode-des-fetes/

Here are three red flags to look out for when using your phone:1. You feel anxious or irritated in situations where you ...
12/19/2025

Here are three red flags to look out for when using your phone:

1. You feel anxious or irritated in situations where you can’t check your phone.
2. Your sleep, study, or mood is impacted by your screen-time.
3. You sneak time on your phone and then feel guilty about it.

Vous surprenez-vous à consulter votre téléphone sans y penser ? Vous n'êtes pas seul. De nombreux étudiants-es consulten...
12/19/2025

Vous surprenez-vous à consulter votre téléphone sans y penser ?
Vous n'êtes pas seul. De nombreux étudiants-es consultent leur téléphone lorsqu'ils et elles sont stressés-es, vivent de l’ennui ou sont anxieux-es ; cependant, à long terme, le fait de faire défiler constamment son écran peut avoir un impact négatif sur la concentration, le sommeil et l'humeur.

Voici quelques moyens de trouver un équilibre :
🌙 Essayez d'appliquer la règle « pas de téléphone avant de se coucher ».
📵 Désactivez les notifications non essentielles.
💬 Passez du temps à communiquer en face à face plutôt qu'en ligne.
🕓 Définissez des rappels de temps d'écran pour vérifier vos habitudes.

Votre téléphone peut être un outil formidable, mais il ne doit pas contrôler vos émotions.

HART Hub renovations construction kick-off! Phase A of our renovations
12/18/2025

HART Hub renovations construction kick-off! Phase A of our renovations

"Our priority is to keep people in our community safe and sheltered. In response to extreme winter weather conditions, o...
12/17/2025

"Our priority is to keep people in our community safe and sheltered. In response to extreme winter weather conditions, overnight warming stations operate nightly from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am at the Low Barrier Men’s Shelter. This space provides a warm space for individuals who may otherwise be at risk outdoors. Our teams will make every reasonable effort to accommodate those seeking shelter during extreme weather, helping reduce the risk of cold-related emergencies and supporting the safety and well-being of our community. "

Community Support Available As the holiday season approaches, CMHA Algoma and partners wish to remind all that Walk-In C...
12/17/2025

Community Support Available

As the holiday season approaches, CMHA Algoma and partners wish to remind all that Walk-In Counselling Services are available for children, youth, adults, and families. There is no need to make an appointment as we work on a first come first served basis.

Location: CMHA Sault Ste. Marie Branch - 386 Queen Street East
Date/Time: Tuesday’s (closed on Statutory Holidays). First session begins at 11:30 AM, last session begins at 5:00 PM.

What Can I Expect? Using a Brief Narrative Therapy Model of practice, you can expect to be paired with a trained registered Clinicians. Each single session can last 1 – 1.5 hours and will address your concern. You may experience a wait until a counsellor is available.

Who Can Access Services? Children, youth, adults, parents, and families (no age restrictions). Feel free to bring your personal support (friend, family member or support worker). Range of problems may include mental health, addictions, relationships, activities of daily living and more.

Our Services are: No cost, assessment free, confidential, accessible and located on a bus route.

Partners:
http://www.algomafamilyservices.org/
http://www.sah.on.ca/
http://johnhoward.on.ca/sault-ste-marie/

Please note that this is NOT a Crisis or Emergency Service. If you require immediate assistance, please contact:
Sault Area Hospital Crisis Services at (705) 759-3398 or 1-800-727-0077
988 Su***de Crisis Helpline
911 Emergency Service
Mental Health Helpline at 1-866-531-2600

Behind every statistic is a neighbour.As homelessness in Sault Ste. Marie has risen sharply in recent years, the need fo...
12/17/2025

Behind every statistic is a neighbour.

As homelessness in Sault Ste. Marie has risen sharply in recent years, the need for real, coordinated solutions has never been greater.

The HART Hub was built to meet that need, offering one-door, wraparound care that meets people where they are and helps them build a safer, more stable life.

Thank you to Associate Minister Thanigasalam and Mayor Shoemaker and our amazing partners who joined us as we officially opened our doors.

Address

386 Queen Street E
Sault Sainte Marie, ON
P6A1Z1

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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