CMHA Algoma, Mental Health & Addiction Services

10/17/2026

October is many things, including a month to recognize, celebrate and raise awareness about important topics that impact our communities 🍂

Throughout October, we recognize:

💜 Women’s History Month
💚 Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
🧡 ADHD Awareness Month
🌎 Global Diversity Month
💙 Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
🤝 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
📖 Dyslexia Awareness Month
🧡 Latin American Heritage Month
🌙 Islamic Heritage Month

Each of these observances is an opportunity to learn, reflect and continue building healthier, more inclusive and supportive communities.

10/16/2026

🤧 Cold and flu season is here!

As we head into the colder months, small actions can make a big difference in keeping ourselves and those around us healthy.

Whether it’s washing your hands, staying home when you’re feeling unwell or keeping your vaccinations up to date, we all have a role to play in reducing the spread of illness.

💚 Check out these five simple tips to help keep yourself and our communities healthy this cold and flu season!

10/14/2026

Supporting someone who is experiencing substance use challenges? You don't have to navigate it alone.

CMHA Algoma's Families Care program is a 10-week group-based program designed to help family members build coping skills, strengthen relationships and find support.

Through education and guided discussions, participants will explore topics such as managing stress, setting healthy limits, problem-solving, coping with grief and finding hope.

📅 Starting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕜 1:30–3:00 p.m. (every Wednesday)
📍 CMHA Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie, 386 Queen Street East
📞 To register, call 705-759-5989

Supporting a loved one can be challenging. Your well-being matters, too. 💚

10/10/2026

💚 Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that mental health is health, and everyone deserves to feel supported, connected and heard.

Together, we can build communities where hope, belonging and wellness are possible for all.

10/09/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! Joyeuse Action de grâce! 🍂🦃 🍁

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend with friends and loved ones.

CMHA Algoma offices are closed on Monday.

A special thank you to those working throughout the holiday weekend to ensure our communities continue to be supported. 💚

10/09/2026

October 10 is World Homeless Day.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

At CMHA Algoma, we recognize that housing, mental health and well-being are deeply connected. Today, we reaffirm the importance of compassion, dignity and working together to build communities where everyone feels safe, supported and a sense of belonging.

💚 Everyone deserves a place to belong.

10/07/2026

Meet some of the student learners joining us at CMHA Algoma! 🙌🎉

We're proud to welcome BSW, SSW, Inventory Management, and nursing students from University and College for their placements with our teams.

They bring fresh perspectives, thoughtful questions and lots of energy, and we're so glad to have them learning and contributing alongside us. 💙 💚

Welcome to CMHA Algoma! 🌱

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

On September 30, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the lasting and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system. 🧡

Truth and reconciliation require us to listen, learn and carry that learning forward.

This year, our team will be learning from Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story. This story is deeply connected to the lands and communities where we live and work, and is written and illustrated by Anishinaabe kwe Joanne Robertson and co-authored by Elder and Survivor Dr. Shirley (Fletcher) Horn.

We are grateful to the Elders, Survivors and Indigenous community members who continue to share their truths, knowledge and teachings. May what we learn extend beyond September 30, in how we listen, how we show up and how we build meaningful relationships. 🌿



📸 Cover: Shirley, An Indian Residential School Story

09/25/2026

On September 30, we join communities across the country in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, known to many as Orange Shirt Day 🧡

Across the Algoma District, CMHA Algoma offices will be closed on this day as we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to live with the lasting and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system.

If you are able, wear orange, attend a local event or gathering, and make space for reflection and connection.