• Aînés
• Soutien a domicile (SAD)
  • Service psychosociaux
  • Soins infirmiers
  • Service de réadaptation: ergothérapie, physiothérapie
  • Inhalothérapie
  • Services de nutrition
  • Services médicaux
  • Activités de promotion de la santé et de prévention
• Aide a domicile
  • Assistance personnelle
  • aide domestique
  • activités de soutien civique
  • assistance a l'apprentissage
  • appui aux tâches familiales
  • activité d'intégration sociale ou pour contrer l'isolement social
• Déficiences
• Famille, petite enfance, jeunesse
• Grossesse, nouveau-né et accouchement
• Hébergement
• Hospitalisation et chirurgie
• Passer un examen, recevoir un traitement et être suivi
• Rendez-vous et consultations
• Situation de crise
• Soin palliatifs et fin de vie
• Soutien èa l'autonomie
• Santé publique

2nd Tuesday of the month at 10a.m.

Legion Hall

New Liskeard, ON

Detox needed before residential treatment offered.

90 day program, with a Sober Living House for post treatment up to 18 months. OHIP + other health care covered.  Dual diagnosis therapy available. Post treatment is specified by the clients as per thier goals (goal orientated). . Application is online (crossroadscentre.ca). Co-Ed seperate facilities. 1st month client cannot leave without a peer, with 2 exceptions per week. After 1 month you are allowed to leave facility on your own.

There is also a female specific Recovery Home in Thunder Bay. Sister Margaret Smith Center. 807 684 5100. Open 24 hours.

In Thunder Bay there is also:

• Balmoral Centre 807 623 6515. Open 24 hours.
• Beendigen Women’s shelter 807 346 4357
• OATC Thunder Bay South opiate treatment 807 624 2900

Brian, Peer Support Worker

Tamara is a provider of  Nationally recognized WSIB safety courses.

Guiding Hand offers life-saving courses to schools, businesses and the layman.

• WSIB approved first aid/cpr training
• education workshops
• certified end of life doula
• grief/bereavement support
• reiki

Information and Forms

Mind|Matter Counselling & Psychotherapy Services is a privately owned registered psychotherapy practice. As the proud owners of Mind|Matter, it is our mission to provide a humanistic based approach to therapy, offering a wide range of modalities and therapies to children, youth and adults in the Tri-Town area of Temiskaming Shores.

Contact form: https://www.healingheartscanada.org/contact 

North Bay: healingheartsnorthbay@gmail.com

Rural Area Online SUPPORT GROUP: healingheartscanadavirtual@gmail.com

*VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES (VIA ZOOM)
antoinette.stca@momsstoptheharm.com

*VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP 4 GUYS (VIA ZOOM)
HoldingHope4Guys@gmail.com

1-888-688-6677

The Ontario Health North East region spans from White River to the Quebec border and Peawanuck to Parry Sound. We serve patients throughout the region, who require timely medical care. Examples of those we care for include:

• Patients with new or persistent cough, fever, rash or other similar symptoms
• Patients with imminent concerns but are not life or limb threatening
• Patients with or without a primary care provider

We work with hospitals to refer patients to their local Emergency Department if needed, and provide information on Health811 for patients seeking a primary care provider.

How to Register:

Phone: 1.888.684.1999

Online: nevirtualcare.ca

Available: 7days a week from 1-9pm ET

Companion Care

End of Life Care

Social Care

• Job search assistance, job matching and placement, job retention support and follow-ups.
• Better Jobs Ontario program may help you retrain for a new in-demand career (up tp $28,000 in paid support for tuition, living expenses, and more).
• Can even help people who have been unemployed for six months or more, laid-off workers and gig workers.

• Opioid Agonist Therapy, including methadone, suboxone, sublocade, kadian, etc. based on clinical needs.
• Harm reduction supplies
• Sharps disposal program

Hope Haven exists as a program to help those suffering from homelessness by giving them a safe, clean environment that also includes access to two case workers, as well as the support of the local Salvation Army Ministry and our local Social Assistance Administration Board. While at Hope Haven, residents have the opportunity to physically and mentally stabilize, access multiple different community supports, while also gathering insight for the next step in their journey - A Way Forward. 

Accessible at the Temiskaming Shores Public Library during opening hours:

• Monday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Tuesday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

The Centre for Psychology + Emotion Regulation

We are a team of dedicated and highly trained clinicians specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. The Clinic offers comprehensive treatment for eating disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. We provide clinical assessments, diagnostic clarification, individual therapy, group therapy, case consultation, and team training. 

• Get Assessed
  • Diagnosis is the first step in understanding the unique pattern of strengths and challenges of your neurodivergent brain. 

• Acquire Skills

  • Discovering tools and skills to unlock your Neurodivergent Super Powers with our post-diagnosis coaching services, is the second.

• Live Happier

  • Our comprehensive services are delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of ASD and ADHD experts.

Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments

The Neuro-Divergent Team is pleased to offer assessment services to all adult residents of Ontario and British Columbia.

Dr. Morgan is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in both of these Provinces.

NOTE: Assessments are done 100% online – we have no physical offices.

Child Assessments

If you are a resident of Ontario and are interested in having your child assessed, Dr. Morgan works with several Ontario clinics in the Greater Toronto Area who provide those services. For more information, please visit our parent company, AAA Psychology: www.aaapsychology.com

When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service.

9-8-8 Partners are the backbone of the service. They are located across Canada. They provide existing crisis services within their communities, as well as taking 9-8-8 calls and texts. They are here to make sure that you can connect to a responder within your local community. Other 9-8-8 partners include Hope for Wellness who offer specialized support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and Kids Help Phone, who specialize in supporting young people reaching out to 9-8-8.

• North Bay Regional Health Centre (Our Schedule 1 Facility)
  • Adults 18+: The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high-intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others.  The referral must be Physician led to the On-Call Psychiatrist  (705) 474-8600 ext.7200.  The patient must be medically cleared prior to acceptance and transfer to NBRHC.  Consultations are available anytime during the assessment, treatment and management of patients at the Temiskaming Hospital.  **If there isn't a bed available, it is the responsibility of NBRHC to contact other hospitals for bed allocation.
  • Pediatric (less than 18yrs):  Physician to contact the Pediatric Unit (705) 474-8600 ext 4250 or Pediatrician on-call after hours (705) 474-8600 ext 7200. The admitting doctor notifies Bed Allocation which informs unit lead of admission.  Consultations are available anytime during the assessment, treatment and management of patients at the Temiskaming Hospital.  **If there isn't a bed available, it is the responsibility of NBRHC to contact other hospitals for bed allocation.

Temiskaming Shores Area

• Central Booking (x2289): The Temiskaming Hospital has access to visiting psychiatry for both Adults and Youth through Central Booking for outpatients.  Psychiatry typically sees the patient for assessment only.  There is a waiting period of approximately 3-6months.  Physicians can refer directly through dictation, and are encouraged to complete the Temiskaming Hospital Psychiatric Referral Form.  Health care partners such as Social Workers/Occupational Therapist/etc.. whom the client follows clinically, can refer patients by completing the Temiskaming Hospital Psychiatric Referral Form, attaching a biopsychosocial assessment providing pertinent information to referral needs, and providing the level of priority.
• Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA:  Community visiting psychiatry at CMHA is available when:
  • The individual is an active CMHA client receiving counselling services and the clinician faciliates the psychiatric referral.    There is a waiting period of approximately 6months to access psychiatry once the patient has been assigned to a mental health clinician.
  • Primary care refers to community psychiatry and are able to attend the psychiatric appointment to facilitate the psychiatric referral.
• CAMH TeleMental Health Telepsychiatry 18yrs+: The CAMH Telepsychiatry Service provides consultation and assessment for general psychiatry. Consultations typically take place in health care facilities including hospitals, primary care clinics, and community-based mental health facilities; they utilize a secure telecommunications connection through the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN).  Ongoing treatment or therapy is not currently offered through the Telemental Health program.  Physician referral required, a referral must be sent on a CAMH referral form, including telepsychiatry referral cover sheet.  Referral form can be found: https://www.porticonetwork.ca/web/telemental-health/telepsychiatry *Should patient be hospitalized at the Temiskaming Hospital and require psychiatry please advise CAMH and inquire if they can be added to the "telepsychiatry cancellation list if any last minute opening arise" as when their waitlist is low they sometimes provide exceptions for patients to be seen by psychiatry failry quickly during their hospitalization.  Please note this is not a crisis service.
• SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program: TeleLink provides expertise in the area of child and adolescent mental health to the province of Ontario and beyond. Through the use of live video broadcasting we connect children and youth, their case managers and families to psychiatrists and other mental health professionals for clinical assessments, capacity building and education.  Referral forms can be found on their website: https://www.sickkids.ca/tele-link/index.html The waiting period is approximatly 4months, however there is possibility of being seen more urgently if noted.  Fax referral to: (416) 813-8351
• Seniors Mental Health Program CMHA: Referrals must be made through primary care and is not an emergency service.  Referrals must been the criteria of: 65+, mental health problems complicated by age-related medical illness/functional needs, must be medically stable, and must reside in the community.  This program is a consultation service and consists of two Geriatric Psychiatrists.  

Regional Specialized Mental Health Programs:

• NBRHC Evergreen Lodge 65+:  In-Patient Seniors Mental Health Unit for late onset (age related) psychiatric disorder.  Referral can be found online.  Fax the referral to North Bay Regional Health Centre Inpatient Mental Health Units Regional Mental Health Central Referral (705) 495-7843.  Criteria: Must exhaust local psychiatric/geriatric services (including acute psychiatry in North Bay).  The patient must be assessed by a psychiatrist and trialed treatment options prior to referral.  Also have connected with the BSO Behavior Support Ontario, Seniors Specialized Program (705) 675-9193 x8903.  .
• NBRHC Birch Maple Lodge Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit: Birch Maple Lodge provides short-term (up to 18 months) inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults (18+) with a moderate to profound developmental disability and mental health concerns (dual diagnosis). 
• NBRHC Oak Lodge Regional Dementia Care Program: The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >65 years old) and/or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and/or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.
• NBRHC Nickel Lodge Specialized Adult Rehabilitation and Transitional Service: Specialized Adult Rehabilitation and Transitional Service which provides care and support to those with a severe mental illness who often present with a co-morbid condition. It is a specialized unit that is patient driven, recovery oriented and integrates patient wishes and goals through a wellness framework. The goal is to successfully address the problems that have limited successful transition into the community by maximizing individual potential, reducing mental health and behavioral challenges, teaching new skills to optimize functioning, improving relationships and enhancing quality of life necessary to return the patient to the community, whether that is to their home, or a supervised living arrangement.  In order to access services must complete the Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form. 
• NBRHC Northern Lights Lodge Intensive Rehabilitation:  Northern Lights Lodge provides tertiary mental health services to individuals within the North East region who are experiencing serious mental illness requiring a longer and more intensive approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation than is provided by district level inpatient services.  In order to access services must complete the Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form.
• NBRHC Osprey Lodge Intervention & Self Care: Osprey Lodge provides care and support to those individuals experiencing a serious mental illness with a focus on maintaining or increasing their ability to care for themselves, wellness planning, skill building, placement, and follow up. A person directed approach allows patients to regain control of their lives as partners in an interprofessional team. Interventions aim to increase wellness and autonomy, to develop essential life skills, and supports to ensure a successful discharge.  In order to access services must complete the Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form.

Closed: Session exclusively for those who suffer from substance abuse and who have desire to stop.

Open: Session open to all interested members of the public, including members and/or their families.

Forms and procedures vary by specific devices and needs. See website for detailed guides specific to each type of device. Some vendors may also provide forms and help with the application.

How to apply:

• Follow the website link.
• Proceed to the "How to apply Section" of the page.
• Under this section, select the desired device type for detailed information on how to qualify, apply and find a vendor.
• These instructions include search tables for vendors and registered examiners if necessary. They also include the necessary forms for applying.

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. The online videos are immediately available to patients; however, a referral is required in order to receive access to the telephone coaching and workbooks.

The referral can be done either through a health care provider or self-referral, as long as the contact information of the primary health provider is included.

To access videos: sign up on their website using your email and the access code: bbtodayon

*To Access Services:

Please see referral forms.  Patient must initiate contact to access services by call-in or walk-in; no appointments required.

Addictions Services

CMHA-CT offers Outpatient Concurrent and Addictions Services for client struggling with Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling. 

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

Behavioural Supports Ontario

• (see referenced resources)

Case Management & Community Support

• Referrals welcome. Individuals referred are contacted within a two week period by the intake worker to schedule an intake and to come in to sign consent forms for release of information. Clients who do not have a psychiatric diagnosis or with no history of psychiatric difficulties are encouraged to come in on a crisis intervention basis or brief service. If there is a waiting list, clients are contacted on a weekly to bi-weekly basis for a follow up and encouraged to utilize crisis intervention if in need.

Concurrent Disorders

Consumer Survivor*

Court Diversion

Developmental Disabilities Service

• (see referenced resources)

Regional Early Intervention in  Psychosis

Housing Services

Justice Support Services

• (See referenced resources)

Postpartum Mood Disorder **This service is temporarily available at CMHA as they are filling in the gaps in the community for PPMD.  This program was offered through the Health Unit.  This is currently being sorted by both agencies. Please indicate on the referral request for PPMD Services.**

Primary Care

Senior’s Mental Health Program 

• This program is a consultation service that is offered in the Timiskaming area.  The Seniors' Mental Health team consists of two Geriatric Psychiatrists and nurse clinicians who are committed to meet the needs of the elderly.  Following an in-depth assessment, a consultation report with recommendations as well as a follow-up plan is forwarded to your family physician.  Your care will continue to be coordinated by your family physician in order to maintain a high quality of life in the least restrictive environment.
• The referrals to the program MUST be made through your family physician or your nurse practitioner.  This is not an emergency service.
• Client Criteria:
  • Seniors (65yrs or older) with complex mental health needs, or younger than 65 who have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia.
  • Mental Health Problems: complicated by age-related medical illness/functional needs.
  • Must be medically stable; not in medical crisis
  • Must reside in the community: living at home, supportive housing, or in a facility based environment such as long-term or chronic care.

Social Recreation

• Intrepid Place (Timmins)
• Rendez-Vous Place ( New Liskeard)

Their website contains an index of various articles and videos relating to specific disorders and treatments. Their Access CAMH phone line provides centralized information for clients and professionals, as well as intake and scheduling. They power Portico, which is a network of mental health resources and research for professionals. 

Provides detox, shelter, and completion of ADAT tools for referral to a residential treatment facility.

Also offers short-term residential crisis support to individuals with mental health issues, who are in crisis and have current involvement with the criminal justice system. Model of service is crisis intervention, stabilization, case management and referral to the recovery continuum.

To apply: The patient must call the office or the crisis line.

A program worker will take the call, do a brief intake, describe their services and direct you as to your next step. If they cannot help you, they will refer you to other services.

Transportation: Ontario Northland travels through Smooth Rock Falls twice daily, arriving from the west at approximately 7:00 am and arriving from the east at approximately 12:30 am. When the person being admitted has no means of transportation, they can help financially with transportation by bus.

Available throughout the district, this includes but is not be limited to: Haileybury, Cobalt, Kirkland Lake, Virginia Town and Larder Lake.

Contact for specific details regarding their units.

Applications go through DTSSAB Social Housing Program. 

Main Services:

• Community Residences, which include health services such as diet planning, medication monitoring and direct nursing. 
• Day Program, a community based work, volunteering, recreation and leisure program.
• Behavioral Therapy

Referrals can be made by contacting the Developmental Services Ontario

CTRC also sponsors the Infant Development Program which provides services for infants at risk from ages 0 to 5:

• Assistance with applications for funding,
• Case coordination ,
• Early intervention ,
• Developmental assessments and screens,
• Home visits,
• Linking to other services,
• Play based therapeutic programs and
• Transition to school.

 For the Infant Development Program, contact your local CRTC office.

The office is located in room 724, just down the hall from the cancer treatment area of the hospital. The best access for patients will be through the hospital’s North parking lot at the Clinic entrance.

Men's Cancer Support Group: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10a.m. at Legion Hall New Liskeard ON

Supports residential programs, family homes and independent living homes. Certain locations host day programs where individuals can take part in leisure activities and skill building. Also helps with integration into the community in terms of employment and community involvement.

Most services can be applied for via Developmental Services Ontario. Contact the DSO to apply and be connected to local Community Living programs 

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DDS works with patients, families, family doctors, and community based teams in the patient’s community and home. Care is provided with a patient and family centred approach and considers physical, mental health needs and any problems in their home or life.

The core team in North Bay works with community based Mental Health Clinicians located in key districts throughout the region.

Referral Process: 

Referral sources are required to complete a referral package prior to all consultations, including a written request for consultation from the patient’s general practitioner or primary health care provider. Call the DDS Mental Health Clinician at the agency nearest you.

Our criteria for consultations are as follows:

• Individual is 16 years of age or older and,
• Is being referred for a diagnostic assessment or review of medication/treatment plans and,
• Has a recognized developmental disability of a mild to profound severity and exhibits behaviours that may be attributable to a mental illness, or*
• *May have a diagnosis within the autistic spectrum disorders and is not adequately supported by local generic mental health services.*
• Individuals will not be assessed without their consent or consent from their substitute decision maker, and
• If there is a primary physician/psychiatrist, he/she must provide a written referral.

Call to arrange for an assessment, they work to create a support plan and connect you to the best services for your needs.

For eligibility, you will need to provide documents that show:

• you have a developmental disability,
• you are of age 18 or older,
• you live in Ontario.

There is also a Home Repair Funding Program.

Eligibility for Social Housing: 

• At least one member of the household is 16 years of age or older and is able to live independently with or without support services;
• Each member of the household is a Canadian citizen, or a landed immigrant, or a refugee claimant; No deportation, departure, or exclusion order has been made against any member of the household;
• No member of the household owes rental arrears to any housing provider under any housing program;
• No member of the household has been convicted or any offence under section 85 of the SHRA, HSA or crime under the Criminal Code of Canada regarding rent-geared-to-income assistance, or found to by a court of law to have misrepresented their income for the purpose of rent-geared-to-income

Eligibility for Home Repair Funding: Households must:

• Own a home that is their sole and principle residence with a market value at or below the average MLS resale price for the Timiskaming area and have an
• annual gross household income at or below $63,300.

How to apply:

Anyone interested in applying for housing or home repair funding may contact the DTSSAB Social Housing Program. Application forms can be acquired in-office, downloaded (here or on website) or you may request that one be mailed to you.

Details on additional locations and contacts are included in the application form.

As the intake and assessment unit, it provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment for older adults with complex age related psychiatric needs. Older adults exhibiting any of a broad range of affective, cognitive, or behavioural symptoms (usually representing a significant negative change from their previous levels of functioning) may be considered for admission to this tertiary care regional service.

The referral form (Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form) can be sent to The North Bay Regional Health Center (705) 495-7843

**Must exhaust local psychiatric/geriatric services (including acute psychiatry in North Bay).  The patient must be assessed by a psychiatrist and trialed treatment options prior to the referral.  Must have also connected with the Behavior Support Ontario BSO, Seniors Specialized Program (705) 675-9193 x8903. 

Access is Drop-in

For eligibility: You must provide 1 piece of identification for each individual living in the household, and household income and expenses

Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation Services:

 28 day long and is offered to clients sixteen years and older who are experiencing problems with substance use and/or concurrent disorders. Clients will need to bring a sufficient stock of medication and/or medical aids for the complete duration of the 28 day treatment cycle.

How to Apply:

• All potential clients must be assessed using ADAT. (ConnexOntario can refer to an agency for assessment)
• Must have a completed medical form completed by a physician
• Must complete and return a Psychoactive Medication Tracking Sheet and Over-the Counter Medication Tracking Sheet
• Call Intake Clerk to initiate screening and assessment. 

The Day Treatment:

Community program which is approximately 16 days in length, spread over a 28 day period. This program is offered to clients sixteen years of age and over who are experiencing problems with substance use and/or concurrent disorders.

Continuing Care Program:

Held once a week for ten weeks. The program is open ended therefore clients can enter at any time.  The program is offered to clients sixteen years of age and over who have completed a residential, day or any community treatment program.

How to Apply to Day  Treatment/ Continuing Care:

• All potential clients must be assessed using provincially standardized ADAT prior to consideration for the treatment program.
• Call to apply
• **Additional assessment information may be required depending on individual client circumstances and situations. **

The Safe-Bed Program:

Short-term residential crisis support  service which includes crisis support, case management, supportive housing and court support. This service is offerered to clients sixteen years and older who are developing unstable addictions, concurrent disorders, mental health symptoms (ie: relapse/crisis episode) who may also have come into conflict with the law.

How to Apply for Safe-Bed:

• Presently,  self-referrals must telephone us before presenting themselves at the safe bed unit.
• Direct referrals  are preferred. Hospital, community-based addiction, concurrent disorders and mental health services and the primary health care sector should screen clients with the safe-bed screening tool. Referral sources should call ahead to ensure bed availability and forward us, by fax, the completed screening tool. Jubilee Centre will review the information and confirm the admission to the Safe-bed.

Transportation

• Incoming and outgoing clients are responsible for their own transportation. The Centre is located approximately 2 km from the bus terminal (approx. $7 cab fare, one way) and 12 km from the airport (approx. $20, one way)

• Family Support and Prevention Services
• Advocacy
• Band Representative Function
• Counselling and Referral
• Customary Care/Foster Care

Works through central office in Timmins and also through band offices throughout the general North Chochrane to South Temiskaming regions.

Services in English ; French ; Cree; Ojibwee

How to Access Program:

If you are a patient at an Ontario Family Health Team (FHT), Community Health Centre (CHC), or Addictions Agency, contact your health care provider to enroll in the program and receive ongoing smoking cessation treatment, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy and counselling support, at no cost.

The programs includes:

• Community Addiction Treatment Service (Outpatient)
• Residential Addiction Treatment Services (including 21-day program) (Inpatient)
• Withdrawal Management – Detox (Inpatient)
• Concurrent Disorders (Outpatient) 
• Methadone Case Management (Outpatient)

Their Safe Beds and Withdrawal Management Services are walk-in 24/7, no referral necessary. They can do completion of ADAT by appointment.

Referrals:

Call and connect to Central Intake for current availibility. 

The following forms must be fully completed and received to consider your application to the residential treatment program:

• 1. Application for Agency Admission
• 2. Pre-Admission Health Form (must be completed by a physician or registered nurse)
• 3. Pre-Printed Physician’s Orders (PPO) (must be completed by a physician only)
• 4. Crisis Plan
• 5. ADAT or GAIN Q3 MI ONT Assessment Forms

Application to other services only requires the Central Intake Form.

• Acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities,
• District referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, 
• Specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario

Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit AIPU (For Adults 18+)

The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high-intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals in acute psychiatric distress and who are 18 years of age and older experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others.  

Does not accept patients who are: acutely medically ill; acutely intoxicated; or who have a diagnosis of dementia and/or delirium.

Contact by dialing NBRHC main switchboard and asking for the on-call psychiatrist.

The referral must be Physician to Psychiatrist  contact and all patients must be medically cleared prior to acceptance and transfer to NBRHC.  Patients can be admitted to the AIPU through the on-call psychiatrist (705) 474-8600 ext.7200.  The admitting doctor notifies Bed Allocation which informs unit lead of admission.   Consultations are available anytime during the assessment, treatment and management of patients at the Temiskaming Hospital

 **If there isn't a bed available, it is the responsibility of NBRHC to contact other hospitals for bed allocation.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit:

Both crisis and planned services for children and adolescents under the age of 18 with serious mental health problems. Crisis services are usually acessed through hospital emergency services. Referrals for planned non-crisis assessment and treatment require scheduling a preadmission session which engages the child/adolescent and family as well as referral sources in informed discussion.

Contact --

Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Program:

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Program provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals with a serious mental illness. Prior to accessing our services, individuals will have exhausted all appropriate district level supports and services.

Contact --

Mental Health Clinic:

• see referenced resources

Nipissing Detoxification and Substance Abuse Programs:

• see referenced resources

Wordplay Early Intervention:

• Preschool Speech and Language Services Sudbury Manitoulin
• Northeast Ontario Infant Hearing Program
• Northeast Ontario Blind Low Vision Early Intervention Program

Apply by contacting Wordplay in Sudbury.

Developmental Disabilities Service DDS (For Dual Diagnosis):

• See Referenced Ressources. 

Regional Specialized Mental Health Lodges: 

• Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit (Birch Maple Lodge)
• In-Patient Senior Mental Health Unit (Evergreen Lodge)
• Regional Dementia Care Program (Oak Lodge)
• Specialized Adult Rehabilitation and Transitional Service
• Intensive Rehabilitation (Northern Lights Lodge)
• Intervention & Self Care (Osprey Lodge) 

Contact Central Referral For In-Patient Lodges

Assertive Community Treatment Teams ACT :

For persons with serious mental illnesses.  ACTT services are individually tailored with each client and address the preferences and identified goals of each client.

• suffering from schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar illness
• 18 years of age and over
• who have had multiple hospitalizations and complex needs due to long-term and persistent symptoms.

Contact --

Crisis Services:

The Nipissing and area crisis line is available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week to provide mental health assessments, support and referrals.

Referral process not verified for children's mental health unit (Manager Lyne Kennedy),

Psychiatric rehab (705-474-8600 ext. 2538 for manager) or

Assertive community treatment (Team 1 705-494-3031).

Offers behavioural assessment & treatment, education, support and links to specialty care for:

• An older adult presenting with one or more of the above related criteria who is presenting with responsive behaviour(s);
• An adult with an age-related diagnosis who is presenting with responsive behaviours;
• An individual whose behaviour(s) is not effectively supported in their current care environment;
• Caregiver(s) of an older adult with responsive behaviours.
• A referral may be made on behalf of the older adult or caregiver by anybody; including the older adult, caregiver/Substitute Decision Maker, healthcare professionals, primary care and specialty care partners.
• This program is not age specific, will accept those under 55 with an age-related disorder.

Provides:

• Intergrated Response Teams
• Clinical Behaviour Response Specialists: Works directly with older adults presenting with responsive behaviours and are linked with existing Seniors Mental Health Teams
• Behavioural Support Facilitators: Provides support, education and care strategies to family caregivers of older adults with responsive behaviours and are linked with Alzheimer Society Chapters
• Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants: Provides education, indirect clinical consultation, network building and support for professionals working with older adults with responsive behaviours
• Long-term Care BSO Nurses and Personal Support Workers: Provides coaching/mentoring, behavioural assessment and individualized holistic care approaches and are based in various long-term care homes throughout the North East

How to Apply:

• Health service providers may enroll in the electronic database by filling and forwarding the Request Form (see below), or by calling their toll free number. This is to setup an account on the electronic intake website.
• Anyone, inlcuding family, caregivers or health service providers may refer a patient using the electronic intake form. 

There are also a Community Outreach Service that provides support to patient, family and community resources during the transition to community living after discharge. Education and skill development provided to patients, families and community. Integration and development of the necessary community resources, to ensure successful community living while optimizing individual strengths of the patient.

In order to access our in-patient services we require that a Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form be completed and returned.

Addictions counseling and treatment options, including methadone and suboxone programs.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Monday 11a.m.-6p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9a.m.-4p.m.

How to  Apply:

Applications go through DTSSAB. You can start your application by calling a local office or using the online application. To complete your application, you have to meet with an Ontario Works worker.

Our Focus is on providing individualized care for each       patient and family members while being sensitive to issues that may arise with physical needs, disease management, psychological needs, social, spiritual and practical needs, and those needs surrounding loss, grief and end of life support.

Admission Criteria for the Hospice Bed

• have a progressive life limiting illness;

• have a Palliative Performance Score (PPS) of 40% or less; priority will be given to a lower PPS scoring;

• live in the district of Timiskaming and surrounding area, or wish to return to this area to be with familyat end of life;

• no longer wish to receive active disease modifying treatment;

• “Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)” has been established through the physician’s order, and DNRC form;

• have care needs that exceed the supports available from the family (primarycaregivers) &/or care needs that exceed the supports available in the community or the individual does not wish to die at home;

• have consented to admission to hospital / hospice care and will be accompanied by family members as required;

• have a life expectancy which is anticipated to be less than 3 months; and

• have been assessed by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) within the last two (2) weeks.

Hospice Palliative Care Team

• Temiskaming Hospital Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator
• Quality Coordinator
• Clinical Nurse Manager – Medical/Surgical Unit
• Palliative Care – Physician Lead
• Team Leader – Medical/Surgical Unit (or designate)
• Nursing with Advanced Palliative Care Training
• Social Work
• Timiskaming Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer Coordinator (South)
• Timiskaming Hospice Palliative Care Program Coordinator
• North East Community Care Access Centre (NE CCAC)

Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7 nights per week.

1.866.856.WARM (9276)

This is not group therapy, or for people seeking sobriety.

Check language of service by location.

First Link: is a referral program designed to help newly diagnosed people with dementia get the help they need as soon as possible. The Alzheimer Society provides services and support at the time of diagnosis and throughout the duration of the disease. Individuals and their families are linked to learning, services and care as early as possible in the disease process.

How to apply:  Anyone diagnosed with alzheimers, concerned friends, family or caregiver can self-refer to First Link. They can arrange for an appointment to assess their individual needs and be connected to the ideal supports.  Call any of the number below, or visit an office.

The goal is to assist patients in asserting themselves in their care planning to enhance quality of life and wellness, decrease behavioural challenges, teach new skills, and improve relationships.

It is to be noted this program is offered to individual family members, rather than whole family units.

Treatment topics include:

• Family of origin issues
• Resentment
• Shame & Guilt,
• Care-taking and Enabling behaviors
• Assertiveness
• Self-Esteem and Self Worth
• Relationship issues

How to Apply: Call to book and appointment by phone or in-person. Applicant's admission information will be assessed by a team to ensure the participant is physically, emotionally and psychologically able to participate actively in all phases of the program. No medical required, but may require pre-treatment documentation from psychiatrist or doctor. Camillus admission form or organisation's admission forms are accepted.

May be covered by OHIP, work benefits or private insurance.

• Have previously completed a residential drug and alcohol program 
• Are struggling to maintain a contented lifestyle
• Have had a minimum of 2 months clean and sober (consecutively)
• Are able to arrive for treatment clean and sober, 1 month off all substances (alcohol, drugs and non-approved prescription medications)
• Have been able to achieve lengthy sobriety through 12 Step involvement, counseling or own efforts, but who are requiring additional knowledge and assistance with enhancing their recovery.

Treatment Topics Include: Triggers to Relapse, Identifying High Risk Situations, Unhealthy Behaviors, Coping Mechanisms, Anger Management In Sobriety, Use of Leisure Time in Sobriety, Understanding the Relapse Process.

How to apply: Call to book and appointment by phone or in-person. Applicant's admission information will be assessed by a team to ensure the participant is physically, emotionally and psychologically able to participate actively in all phases of the program. May require pre-treatment documentation from psychiatrist or doctor. Camillus admission form or organisation's admission forms are accepted.

May be covered by OHIP, work benefits or private insurance.

Two Chemical Dependency Programs are offered:

Young Adults Group: For males only, ages 17 to 24. Clients attend sessions with the adult community, but group and educational sessions are geared toward the specific issues facing young men.

Adults Group: For males and females,

Clients attend lectures, videos, discussions, group counselling and 12 Step meetings. Issues and problems are addressed in light of personal experience and feedback.

The process of recovery is initiated and nurtured in a warm and supportive atmosphere. These programs are 3 weeks of residential instruction preceded by a week of pre-treatment with Withdrawal Management Services (WMS). An additional week of formal WMS treatment is also available.

How to Apply:

• Call intake secretary for appointment (ext. 312 , or ext 310 for after hours)
• Completion of Application form 
• Completion of Standardized Residential Assessment Tools (GAIN Q3-MI ON or ADAT) 
• Intake Assessment ( An intake worker will perform an assessment in person or via the phone and may offer a treatment date.)

They provide a transportation program  (Wheels of Hope) for those who need to get to treatment. There is a registration fee for this program, if you are unable to pay the fee you may be eligible for assistance through their Compassionate program. Call Wheels of Hope for either of these programs. 

Call to access any of their services. 

Primary care services and more for Francophones in Timiskaming. Health professionals on staff to assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses, referrals to other local health services and personal development groups.

Medical Clinic

Call to find locations for completion of ADAT or other standardized assesment forms required for residential programs.

Primary focus on students aged 17 to 25. However, anyone who does not fit into that group will receive referrals to other services based on an assessment of their needs.

 Good2Talk counsellors will use their professional skills to talk through any challenges, including:

• mental health, 
• well-being and success
• academic-related stress and anxiety,
• relationship,
• employment 
• financial challenges
• substance use and abuse,
• panic or crisis 
• thoughts of suicide

To use Health Care Connect, you must:

• not currently have a family health care provider 
• have a valid Ontario health card
• have an up-to-date mailing address associated with your health card 

To apply:

• Have your name, health card number and some basic health information that will help determine your health needs.
• Call or apply online.

Visit the website for more detailed information on the application process.

Call to be assigned a Care Coordinator. They will call you to provide an assessment, meet with you in your home environment and help determine what services and supports you may need. For people of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability.

Referral Phone service and Website directory provides access to healthcare information and services in Ontario.

Services available to eligible patients may include:

• personal support
• nursing
• nurse practitioner
• physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• social work
• nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
• access to long-term care homes
• access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
• health support in the school
• medical supplies and equipment
• speech and language therapy
• referral to other community supports

Call the Referral Phone Service, * no referral required for most services *

Texting service is free and available across Canada 24-7. To start using the text service, text CONNECT to 686868

• Confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone and text tservices. (see phone numbers below)

Their Website Chat service is currently offline

Services are for adults and youth 16 years and older with a diagnosed brain injury, older adults and adults with disabilities.

• Acquired brain injury services
• Employment services
• Post stroke Transitional Program
• Referral to other community services
• Post-Polio Chapter (North Bay)

It is a specialized unit that is patient driven, recovery oriented and integrates patient wishes and goals through a wellness framework. The goal is to successfully address the problems that have limited successful transition into the community by maximizing individual potential, reducing mental health and behavioral challenges, teaching new skills to optimize functioning, improving relationships and enhancing quality of life necessary to return the patient to the community, whether that is to their home, or a supervised living arrangement.

In order to access our in-patient services we require that a Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form be completed and returned.

Provides services that will identify, assess and treats substance abuse in the workplace and at home.

Call, no referral required. Services may be covered by ODSP or a drug plan.

• Food services.
• Emergency shelter (referral only)
• Hope Haven Men's Transitional Housing (Please contact)
• Bus Transportation (Medical appointments, family emergencies)
• LEAP Hydro One utility Assistance.
• Children’s Summer Adventure Camps
• Adult Summer Camps
• Coats4kids.
• Back to school supplies.
• Christmas Hamper food distribution.
• Christmas Kettle Volunteering (helping fund the services we provide)

Foodbank runs every Tuesday by appointment only. We ask that clients call no later than Monday to book their food bank appointment. Please call 705-647-3743 to book your appointment. 

The Food Bank is located in our church at 260 Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard Ontario.

Upon completion of taper, clients participate in a 5 day pre treatment program, followed by a 4 week residential program. Clients who are using Benzodiazepine medications will need to be off this medication a minimum of 2 weeks prior to being admitted. Typically the wait time to get into the program is between 3 to 4 months.

How to Apply: The client wanting treatment must make contact with the booking clerk. (number below)

The client must provide:

• $250.00 certified cheque, money order or bank draft made payable to The Oaks Centre to cover the cost of *Suboxone Treatment*. 

This payment is non-refundable and is required prior to an admission date being given.  

• valid provincial health card. 

Upon admission, a valid drug benefits card as well as $250.00 additional cash to cover the cost of other medications that may be prescribed to ease withdrawal symptoms.

• Necessary supplies for seven weeks.
• Transportation to and from Elliot Lake is your responsibility.

How to apply: Call intake clerk

• Withdrawal Management Staff will gather all required information and determine detox bed availability.
• Potential residents are screened for physical and psychological health adequate for participation in the program.
• Clients must be ambulatory and capable of caring for their own personal needs. Clients are to bring all prescribed medications in their name, with the proper label on the container from their pharmacy.

For the tapering program, contact WMS attendant anytime for an appointment, or call on Thursday to speak to the intake clerk.

The menu of services offered by the Program includes:

 -24/7 assistance when requested by police or emergency services.
 -Needs assessment
 -Practical assistance
 -Referrals to relevant community and government support services.
 -Support to assess eligibility and apply to the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
 -Safety Planning
 -Provision of Information
 -Enhanced Support
 -Community Support Sessions; and
 -Client Follow-up

Self-referrals are welcome by contacting our office at 705-647-0096 or 705-568-2154 during business hours.

• Diabetes prevention
• Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
• Aboriginal Healthy Babies, Healthy Children  
• Family Well-Being Program
• Youth Mental Health Program
• Home Visits Family Support
• Youth Programming Cultural Teachings

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis 
• Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance  
• Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary  
• Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety  
• Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions 
• Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies 
• Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services  
• Provides assistance to First Response Team

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Use this ACCESS CODE to create your account:  temiskaming22

Benefits to you:
• Gives you proven behaviour change tools
• Helps you manage high-risk situations
• Easy to use and totally confidential
• Supports you at every stage of your journey

Alcohol and drug recovery home for women 19 years of age or older.

Residential services include:

12 Step Study, Individual Counselling, Women's Issues Groups, Grief Group, Leisure Skills, Meditation, Life Skills, Group Counselling, House Meetings, Health Education, Recreation, Anger Management and Art Therapy.

Referrals:

Applicant must call to initiate intake process.  A counsellor will get back to the client to set up either a phone intake appointment for those out-of-town, or a face-to-face intake for those in the Sault Ste. Marie area. This appointment is to complete the intake procedure. It can take from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

All applicants to the program must be assessed using standardized assessment screening tools (ex. ADAT). Clients referred from out-of-town are asked to arrange for an assessment in their own community to be forwarded to Breton House.

Interview:

When the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) is available, they will interview clients using this option. All women admitted to thr programs must have addiction specific issues in order to meet their admission criteria. They do accept clients who have co-occurring mental health issues but addiction must be the primary issue. Breton House offers both pre and post treatment services.

Admission to their community based counselling service (out-patient) is limited and available to local women only.

To Apply: Complete appropriate form following the application guide. Visit the webpage for more details on the application and hearing process.

FAQ: Do I have to attend a hearing?

If your claim can be assessed based on written evidence alone, you won't need to attend a hearing. One of our adjudicators will make a decision based on the information in the file. This is called a documentary hearing. If an oral hearing is needed, you must be present. At an electronic hearing you will be on the phone or video conference while the adjudicators are at a hearing site. During an oral or electronic hearing, the adjudicators will ask questions about the incident, injuries and associated costs.

Offers:

• foot care
• nutrition management
• weight management
• insulin adjustments
• blood pressure monitoring
• cholesterol monitoring
• assists patients to access funding (help with forms)
• offers subsidies for foot care

Accessing services:

• Call, no referral needed
• there is no waitlist

Outreach clinics provided in Temagami, Elk Lake, Englehart and Earlton. Services provided by registered dietician or registered nurse.

Application Process: Please contact the Children's Services Case Aide to start the screening process (new client), or make an appointment (existing client).

Once screening is complete, the Case Aide will provide a list of information the client will need to provide to the Child Care Eligibility Worker to proceed with the application. Both new and existing clients are reminded that when attending their interview with the Child Care Eligibility Worker, they need to bring the necessary documentation to establish eligibility.

Documentation can include:

• Verification of income using the federal government Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Tax Benefit for the most recent tax year;
• Verification of employment (2 current pay stubs) or education;
• All other relevant information as requested by the Child Care Eligibility Worker.

The application for Child Care Fee Subsidy will consist of an interview with the parent(s) and completion of the following:

• an Income Test
• a Parental Agreement and
• a Release of Information Consent

Provides a variety of resources on their website, such as handouts and resources for patients and health care professionals 

Well Women's Clinic
The clinic specializes in the provision of performing breast exams, teaching breast self-examination, and performing pap tests. It is available to women of all ages in the District of Timiskaming. This clinic is run by a Registered Nurse.

Mindfulness Meditation for Individuals (Group Program)
This 6 week group program is intended to provide people with an alternative way to cope with chronic pain. Each group session has an educational component as well as a skill teaching component. 

Anger Solutions (Group Program)
Anger Solutions is a 10 week group program that is based on proven strategies that enable participants to effectively resolve anger and take control of their emotions. The program has a high success rate for all committed participants who complete the entire program. 

Call or visit for more information and access to services. For interest in group programs, call and enter the specified extension.

Provides:

• Counselling and referrals,
• Information education 
• Advocacy services

Call, no referral needed.

Fem’aide can also respond to requests for information made by family and friends of women who are victims of violence. They support existing French language services whenever they are available. 

There is no contact at this time.

NO MEETINGS HELD IN JULY AND AUGUST

Services and Programs:

• health education and promotion
• anger solutions program * group sessions
• hypertension education and management program * one-on-one three-session program * focused on education, nutrition, and activity
• living healthy northeast program * chronic disease management and chronic pain self-management programs * group sessions
• mental health program * one-on-one and group counselling * mental health and addiction issues
• Smoking Cessation

How to apply:

New patients register through Health Care Connect. Registered patients may call to access programs. 

Services and Programs:

• chronic disease education and prevention
• well woman clinic
• community outreach 
• smoking cessation 
• prenatal and well baby clinic
• information and referrals
• same-day, open access clinic
• laboratory / diagnostics
• mental health services
• primary care
• dietitian

How to apply:

Call for an appointment. New patients register through Health Care Connect.

Crisis Intervention Services

• Crisis Line
• Mobile Crisis Team
• Free for those of all ages living or visiting in the Sudbury & Manitoulin Districts,  no appointment

Look For Crisis Line Below

NEO Kids & Family Program:

• Children's Treatment Centre (motor and communication impairments)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) (no referral necessary)
• Pediatric 12-bed unit

Call NEO Kids (see number below)

Child, Adolescent and Family Services:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (CAMHP) 705.523.7100 ext. 8012 (Ramsey)
• Regional Eating Disorders Program (REDP) 705.523.4988 ext. 4211
• Perinatal Mental Health Program (Print/ Complete Ediburgh Scale and bring to appointment) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242
• Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPI) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242

Transitional Services:

• Short Term Crisis Safe Bed Program View contact under locations below
• Transitional Outpatient Service (TOPS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4291

Addictions Care:

• Outpatient Addictions and Gambling Service (OAGS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4211
• Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) View contact under locations below

Counselling and Treatment Services:

• Mood and Anxiety Program (MAP) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242

Psychosocial Rehabilitation:

• POSITIVE STEPS (chizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder) 705.523.4988 ext. 4377
• Community Treatment Order (CTO) 705.523.4988 ext 4377
• Assertive Community Treatment Teams 705.523.4988 ext 4282 or ext 4283

Developmental Services:

• Developmental Clinical Services (DCS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4256
• Specialized Residential Beds 705.523.4988 ext. 4320

Senior's Mental Health Services:

• Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program (SMHOP) 705.523.4988  ext 4291    
• Behavioural Support Ontario (BSO) 705.523.4988 ext. 4130

Provides information on:

• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Symptoms & Causes
• Tests &Treatments 
• Risk &Prevention
• Recovery & Support
• Healthy Living

Call or visit office to access services. No referral needed.

Offers Services In:

• Acute Care,
• Chronic Disease Management,
• Respiratory Therapy,
• Mental Health,
• Pharmacy,
• Dietary/Nutritional Counselling,
• Smoking Cessation
• Blood Lab Services.

New Patients or patients without a Nurse Practitioner or Family Doctor are asked to registered with Health Care Connect, the Provincial service that connects patients to Primary Care Providers

French residential rehabilitation centre, which is authorized and financed by the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE-LHIN), which welcomes young francophone men from across Ontario

Admission Criteria: Be between 12 to 24 years old

Not have consumed within the last 48 hours

Be male

Be able to communicate in French

Be willing to follow house rules.

• Primary Care
• Footcare
• Mental Health
• Addictions

Mental Health counselling and referrals generally available on wednesdays. 

We provide legal services for financially eligible, low-income Ontarians in the following areas:

• domestic violence 
• family law
• immigration and refugee law 
• criminal law
• poverty law

Toll-free phone services include information, referral, legal aid applications and advice from a lawyer.

A call to LAO’s toll-free number helps you to access a wide range of general information, summary legal advice, and applications for legal aid in over 200 languages.

Programs:

• Family Wellbeing Program,
• Community Wellness Worker Program,
• Community Support,
• Aging at Home Program,
• Education and Training, Economic
• Development branch.
• Lands, Resources and Consultation Branch.

Offered Programs: 

• Health services
• Medical transportation
• Family well-being program 
• Addictions programs
• Training initiatives
• Job Postings (on website)
• Restorative Justice Program

Call to inquire about currently available services and to access them.

Call Locations for court dates and legal consultations.

Services:

• Primary Care Clinic
• Diabetes Education Program
• Healthy Kids Community Challenge
• Traditional Healing Program
• Child and Youth Program

Availibility 

Clinic and Diabetes Education Program

• Monday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Tuesday - Friday:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Nurse Practitioner Walk-in Clinic

• Two Wednesday’s per month: 5 pm - 7 pm

All Other Programs

• Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Evidence-based information about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal products, chemicals, radiation, chronic diseases, infections, occupational, environmental, and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Call hotline for unbiased information about abortion and about other resources, including financial assistance.

Applicants must be adults of 18 years or older, a resident of Ontario, and a verified physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more. Disability must make it difficult for applicant to care for themselves, go into the community, or to work.

Apply and verify eligibility in-person, via phone or by the online application form. Once a patient has been verified as eligible, they will receive a package which includes the disability assessment form to complete with a health care professional.

 Lakeshore Dr, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0

(705) 569-3544

• Sexual health clinic
• Prenatal care
• Well baby visits and postpartum mood disorder support.
• Harm reduction supplies
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Dental Care
• Immunization
• etc..  See website for all services offered

Services include: Counseling, variety of group therapies, advocacy, practical assistance, access to food and clothing bank, information and referral tailored to the specific needs of the women.

Hosts a Healthy relationship workshop (offered in 4 weekly sessions) primarily designed for women in partner relationships, but suitable for any type of relationship.

Features:

• Anonymous peer support
• 24/7 moderation by clinically trained ‘Wall Guides’
• Self-guided courses
• Self-improvement tools and resources
• Safe space to express yourself without judgement

No referral needed. Register on their website. You must be 16 years of age or older to be eligible.

How to Apply: 

Call and arrange for an appointment or complete the Free Debt Assessment application on their website for them to contact you.

• Hearing impairments
• Visual impairments
• Mobility impairments
• Learning differences/ADHD
• Mental health problems (including anxiety and stress)
• Medical conditions

Accessibility Services
Indigenous Services
Student Academic Success Services

• clinical tools and
• evidence-based materials

For health care providers, social service workers and others.

While the resources on the core Portico pages are designed for professional use, they can be of equal interest to those with lived experience and their families.

They are the primary contact for applications to various government benefits and programs. Their website host a variety of information on almost all important topics, as well as links to various resources and a Benefits Finder.

Browse their website or use their Benefits Finder to find a program for your needs.

Services and topics include:

• Jobs
• Immigration
• Travel
• Business
• Benefits
• Health
• Taxes

Programs:

• Home Help
• PATH (Priority Assistance to Transition Home Program)
• Post Stroke Transitional Care
• Meals on Wheels
• Attendant Outreach
• Diner’s Club
• Assisted Living – Supportive Housing
• Local Accessible Transit
• Respite Adult Day Service
• Personal Care
• Friendly Visiting
• Personal Emergency Response Service
• Out of Town Transportation (Within the area of Timmins, Sudbury and North Bay)

All programs can be reached by calling directly.

Some services may require a fee, amount discussed on agreement of services. Some services can be purchased privately or be covered through insurance.

To Get Help From ACE: Client should make a call; intake staff will assess eligibility of assistance and then provide either an appointment, some information or a referral to a lawyer. If they cannot provide assistance directly, they will make every effort to refer to someone that can.

Services Include:

• Counselling & Referrals
•  Treatment Resources
•  Client Services
•  HCV Treatment
•  Street Outreach

Self referrals and referrals from other services providers are accepted.

No forms or appointment needed to contact. Call or visit to discuss your needs and to connect with services. Offers service to all areas from Timmins to Parry Sound. All our services are completely confidential, free of charge and open to everyone.

Offers four programs: *ADAO is not currently offering any programs.* Call, or check website to check.

• Anxiety Management Program (AMP) for adults
• Young Adults Program, for individuals ranging in age from 17-24
• Mindfulness Program, for graduates of the AMP
• Train the Trainer Conference,  for those wishing to become certified in teaching anxiety management techniques to others

You may apply online or making a phone call.

• Is under 18 years of age
• Lives at home
• Has a severe disability

ACSD helps families with the extraordinary cost of supplies and devices relating to the child's disability. For example: medical supplies, feeding tubes, wheelchairs and accessibility modifications. Start application online, or by contacting your local MCSS office either in-person or by phone.

SSH helps families pay for special services in or outside the family home as long as the child is not receiving support from a residential program. For example, the family can hire someone to: Help the child learn new skills and abilities, such as improving their communications skills and becoming more independent; Provide respite support to the family, this could include maintenance services and snow removal; Provide services that will give them respite from the day-to-day care of their child. Start application by calling or visiting to receive an application package.

Eligibility:

• Age 16 or older
• Out of school
• Special Emphasis on individuals receiving social assistance through Ontario Works

• Nursing
• Wound or serious injury carre
• Palliative care
• Medical assistance in dying
• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy 
• Personal care
• Companionship, meal preparation, medication reminder and housekeeping
• Dementia care
• Fall prevention

Offers services to the entire Temiskaming to Timmins area. (Call to check availability for other areas)

Call Bayshore Home Health to arrange for a free consultation.

Specializes in oncology, immune-oncology, neurology and inflammatory conditions, also offer nursing support for gastroenterology, dermatology, rare diseases and intravenous (IV) antibiotics.

Call for scheduling. Infusion services referral form will need to be faxed by your physician.

SEE HOSPITAL CARE COORDINATOR FOR REFERRAL INFORMATION

Call for a consultation.

See "Areas of Focus" tab on their website for patient and physician handouts.

Call their information line if you are living with or affected by diabetes and have any questions.

Browse their website for a variety of self-help handouts for those suffering from diabetes, including tips on improving you mental and physical health.

Offers:

• financial support,
• student bursary,
• hearing education,
• communication classes,
• speech reading program,
• assistive listening devices library 
• variety of other free services.

Call, or visit location to explore available programs. 

Register on their website to ask questions to  a team of palliative care experts about  terminal illness, end-of-life care, loss and bereavement. You will receive a detailed, personal response in three working days. All questions and answers are confidential.

How to apply:

• Assessement required, call for an appointment. 

An Addictions Counsellor trained in Aboriginal/First Nations/Metis cultural-specific practices is available.

Programs:

• Addiction Services
• Developmental Services
• Counselling for People who Abuse their Partners
• Counselling for Men Who have been Sexually Abused
• Counselling for Women who have been abused
• Partner Intervention Program
• Counselling for Women who have been Sexually Abused
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Credit Counselling
• Post Partum Mood Disorder Program
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Walk-In Counselling Services

Available every Tuesday from the beginning of Septemeber to th end of June. No fees or appointment needed. Some topics that people wish to discuss include couple and family relationships, domestic violence, sexual assault, alcohol or substance abuse regarding themselves or significant others, financial or debt challenges, among others.

Developmental Services Program

Children and families can access us directly by calling. Adults, who are 18 years old or over, who need our services can apply through Developmental Services Ontario. Please ask for an APSW.  There are no fees for these services.

To qualify for a disability benefit under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), a disability must be both "severe" and "prolonged", and it must prevent you from being able to work at any job on a regular basis.

• Severe means that you have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially gainful work.
• Prolonged means that your disability is long-term and of indefinite duration or is likely to result in death.

Visit the webpage for in-depth details on eligibility requirements and minimum CPP contributions needed. 

Before applying, consider the following:

• To help you complete your application, read the General Information and Guide, which is part of the application kit. This guide includes steps for completing your application, changes that may affect your benefits, a mailing checklist and other useful information about disability benefits.
• If you are a parent or guardian, you could request the child-rearing provision (form is in the application kit) and the children's benefit (a section of the main application form).
• If you are unable to fill out the forms, a family member or a friend can help you. Make sure that you sign where necessary.

Applying:

• You must apply in writing. Print out the main application form (ISP 1151) and the consent forms, include certified true copies of the required documentation, and any other necessary forms from the application kit for CPP disability benefits, and mail them to us.

Application kits are available online or by contacting the CPP ( a Service Canada office) by phone or in-person (see  Service Canada for nearest office). Please note: Applications are on Letter Paper (8.5"x11") (41 Pages Total)

Call Adult Diversion Coordinator.

Available in the Temiskaming Region

90 Niven Street

New Liskeard

For those who have experienced discrimination and would like:

• Legal assistance in completing an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
• Legal advice about how to address the discrimination that you experienced

We can help :

• Resolve a dispute involving your rights under the Human Rights Code
• File an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
• Take your application to mediation or a hearing at the Tribunal
• Enforce an Order of the Tribunal if the Tribunal finds that you have experienced discrimination

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions before calling us.

Clients are responsible for meeting any time limits.

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment.

You can find:

• Information on how to get help (for yourself or a friend)
• Facts about mental illnesses
• Wellness and coping tips
• Interactive tools
• Works of personal expression (stories, artwork, poems, etc.)
• Interviews (bands, advocates, athletes, etc.)