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Mental Wellness
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Last updated on March 10, 2022.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
Algoma Family Services
Local partnership project that provides single session walk-in mental health and addictions counselling virtually via telephone or video conference.
1-855-366-1466 or 705-759-5989
386 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Area Hospital, Seniors Mental Health
Provides non-emergency mental health services to older adults and their families. Referral required.
750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste. Marie
Additional mental health supports in your area:
Mind by Maple
Mind by Maple’s licensed therapists can help support you with whatever life has thrown your way, including managing anxiety, navigating work stress, exploring grief, and more.
Strong Minds
Now offering psychotherapy services. One-to-one and group sessions available. No referral required.
Sault Ste. Marie
COMPANIONSHIP
Canadian Red Cross
Friendly Visiting is one-on-one, personal visits by a trained Red Cross volunteer for an hour, at least once every two weeks.
1-877-881-3131 or 705-759-4547
475 Trunk Rd, Unit 5
Sault Ste. Marie
Paramed Home Health Care
Our trained staff offer companionship, social interaction and general assistance to individuals in any setting.
1-877-750-0110 or 705-759-0110
477 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie
A Friendly Voice
A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older Ontarians, 55+ who just want to chat with a friendly person who cares, without expectations or judgment.
Additional companionship services in your area:
Bayshore Home Health
Provides a variety of personal, medical, and dementia care services at home, including companionship and respite care.
705-251-0082 or 1-877-289-3997
262 Queen St E., Suite 200, Sault Ste. Marie
Dr Harold S Trefry Memorial Centre
Volunteer visitors can provide daily calls to chat or companionship with reading or activities like your favourite crossword.
1601 C Line Rd, Richards Landing
Premier Homecare Services
Delivers various home health care services, including companion visits.
773 Great Northern Rd, Suite 5, Sault Ste. Marie