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 collabora

tive 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.

Somewhere between "Be strong" and "Handle it yourself," a lot of men learned that struggling in silence was the only opt...
06/14/2026

Somewhere between "Be strong" and "Handle it yourself," a lot of men learned that struggling in silence was the only option.

It isn't.

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Day, CMHA Algoma is shining a light on what the numbers are telling us about men's mental health in Canada. A 2025 study by CMHF and Intensions Consulting surveyed 2,000 Canadian men, revealing these key findings:

64% report moderate-to-high stress — up 4% in a single year

23% are at risk of moderate-to-severe depression — also up 4%

1 in 2 men are at risk of social isolation

67% are not seeking professional mental health support

The risk is not evenly distributed — younger men (19–29), racialized men and men living alone report higher rates of isolation and lower rates of accessing care. Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ men face even greater disparities.

These aren't abstract statistics. They're colleagues, friends, fathers, partners. They are people who may be struggling without anyone around them knowing.
. They look like irritability, withdrawal, overwork or just seeming a little off. And they affect everything: relationships, sleep, physical health, performance and quality of life.

What can we actually do?

Start a real conversation. Reduce the stigma that tells men asking for help is weakness. Check in — not just once, but consistently. And if you're the one who's struggling, know that reaching out is one of the bravest things you can do.

Support is available:

24/7 Crisis Support: call or text 9-8-8, or reach Talk Su***de Canada at 1-833-456-4566

Men's Counselling Link: dial 2-1-1 in Ontario to connect immediately with a clinician

BounceBack Ontario: free, guided support for managing low mood and stress

Talk Today: mental health and su***de prevention support embedded in hockey communities across Ontario

06/12/2026

We are hiring!


• Administrative Assistant, Case Management, Full Time, Union
• Human Resources Generalist, Full Time, Non-Union
• Access Worker, Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
• Shelter Worker, Permanent Full Time x3 positions


If any of these roles align with your own career goals, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply 😊

Know someone who would be a great fit? We'd love a referral! Please encourage anyone interested to apply through

What if we could prevent youth substance use before it ever starts? That's the idea behind Planet Youth Algoma, and we'r...
06/04/2026

What if we could prevent youth substance use before it ever starts?

That's the idea behind Planet Youth Algoma, and we're proud to be a part of it with a $12,500 commitment over five years.

Planet Youth is based on the Icelandic Prevention Model, which has a strong track record of bringing youth substance use rates down through community action instead of one-off programs.
Local Grade 10 students will take part in a survey every two years, and what they tell us will shape how schools, families, and our community respond.

Thank you to Algoma Public Health for leading this work, and to every partner around the table.

To learn more, visit

Algoma Public Health (APH) is a public health agency committed to improving health and reducing social inequities in health through evidence-informed practice.

While 2SLGBTQIA+ communities continue to face disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, substance use a...
06/01/2026

While 2SLGBTQIA+ communities continue to face disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, substance use and suicidality, these experiences do not define the community.

There is also joy. Creativity. Leadership. Advocacy. Care for one another.

There are people building safer spaces, supporting one another through crisis, advocating for better systems and creating communities where others feel less alone.

At CMHA, we won’t stop working toward a mental health and addictions system where every person feels supported and safe being who they are.

Read more about our commitment and how you can show up for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Ontario:

Si les communautés 2ELGBTQI+ continuent d’être confrontées à des taux disproportionnés de troubles de santé mentale, de ...
06/01/2026

Si les communautés 2ELGBTQI+ continuent d’être confrontées à des taux disproportionnés de troubles de santé mentale, de consommation de substances psychoactives et de tendances suicidaires, ces expériences ne définissent pas pour autant la communauté.



Il y a aussi de la joie. De la créativité. Du leadership. De la défense des droits. De la solidarité.

Il y a des personnes qui créent des espaces plus sûrs, qui se soutiennent mutuellement dans les moments difficiles, qui militent pour de meilleurs systèmes et qui bâtissent des communautés où chacun se sent moins seul.

À l’ACSM, nous ne cesserons de travailler à la mise en place d’un système de santé mentale et de traitement des dépendances où chaque personne se sent soutenue et en sécurité, telle qu’elle est.

Découvrez-en davantage sur notre engagement et sur la manière dont vous pouvez soutenir les communautés 2ELGBTQI+ à travers l’Ontario :

05/27/2026

Wow! What a remarkable show of community spirit.

Thanks to the generosity of SooToday readers and local businesses, the Cares Spring Match: Sheltering our Communities raised $7,775 for CMHA Algoma and delivered 15 gift cards to support those who need it most.

And here's the part that still amazes us - every purchase made through the online pop-up store was matched 18 times by SooToday and local businesses. That's what showing up for one another looks like. 💛

A huge thank you to Brady and Mary's No Frills for donating the gift cards, to SooToday for championing this initiative, and to every business that stepped up to match each donation. And to everyone who bought a gift card, you made this happen.

When neighbours look out for neighbours, our whole community is stronger.” 🩵

05/25/2026

We are hiring!

• Residential Worker, Full Time, Union
• Manager of Integrated Services, Full Time, Non-Union

If any of these roles align with your own career goals, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply 😊

Know someone who would be a great fit? We'd love a referral! Please encourage anyone interested to apply through https://careers.risepeople.com/canadian-mental-health-association-algoma/en

Thank you for helping us grow the team!

05/15/2026

We are hiring!

• Outreach Worker, Part-time Contract
• Counsellor, Full Time
• Shelter Worker, Part-time
• Counsellor, Temporary Full Time, up to 12 months

Know someone who would be a great fit? We'd love a referral! Please encourage anyone interested to apply through https://careers.risepeople.com/canadian-mental-health-association-algoma/en

And if any of these roles align with your own career goals, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply as well 😊

Thank you for helping us grow the team!

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a Community Safety & Well‑Being Coordinator to help support collaborative, commu...
05/12/2026

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a Community Safety & Well‑Being Coordinator to help support collaborative, community‑focused approaches that enhance safety and well‑being across our city.
👉 Learn more and apply here:

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