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When you don’t know where to turn, dial 2-1-1. With information on agencies and services, we can help you find the answers you need, quickly and easily.

Information and referral is the process of helping people to understand their problems and make informed decisions regarding possible solutions. Information and Referral programs are the traditional point of contact for people in the community who require information about or linkage with human service providers.

06/17/2026

Don't miss the deadline to register! 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 registration closes this Thursday (June 18).

Join us on June 23 as we reflect on the past year, celebrate our collective achievements, and look ahead to new opportunities for strengthening our community.

We're also pleased to welcome 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗱, who will share the inspiring story of the Tiny Homes Project and its impact on youth skilled trades training and housing in Northwestern Ontario First Nations communities.

📍Location – (RFDA) 570 Syndicate Avenue South
🕦 Time - 11:30 AM

Here is the registration link - https://form.jotform.com/261593792923065

We’re glad to see you there!

06/16/2026

Stress at home. Tension building. Patterns you never wanted to repeat starting to surface. The past doesn’t have to define your future. You can be the man you want to be – for yourself, your partner, and your family. 💙

During Men’s Health Week, we’re advocating for men’s mental health services because supporting men is important.

👉 Men’s Counselling Link connects men in Ontario to free, confidential counselling. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship challenges, or just don’t know where to turn, trained professionals are ready to listen—24/7.

📞 2-1-1

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Men can also access support through Thunder Bay Counselling.

Real strength isn’t carrying it alone — it’s reaching out. Taking that first step can make a difference. 💪

06/16/2026

We were pleased to be part of an engaging session on 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 featuring representatives from Feed Ontario, 211 Ontario Northern Region, and the Food Action Network of Northwestern Ontario.

A special thank you to 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 (Associate Director, Operations & Programs, Feed Ontario), 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗰𝗸𝗼 (Director of Operations and Client Services, 211 Ontario Northern Region), and 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝘁 (Community Food Systems Coordinator, Food Action Network of Northwestern Ontario) for sharing their expertise on emergency response programs, provincial coordination efforts, local emergency food planning, and the critical role community organizations play during times of crisis.

Sessions like these help strengthen partnerships, improve preparedness, and ensure communities are better equipped to respond when support is needed most.

Need help finding community services and resources? Just call 𝟮𝟭𝟭.

06/15/2026

Join us for the Lakehead Social Planning Council 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 as we reflect on the past year, celebrate our collective achievements, and look ahead to new opportunities for strengthening our community.

📅 Date - June 23, 2026
📍 Location - 570 Syndicate Avenue South (RFDA)
🕦 Time – 12:00 PM

We're also pleased to welcome 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗱 (𝑉𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑆𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚) who will be speaking about the Tiny Homes Project. This innovative partnership provides youth with hands-on skilled trades experience while helping address housing needs in Northwestern Ontario First Nations communities.

Come connect with local organizations, learn more about the work happening in our community, and be entered for a chance to win a door prize!

Register here - https://form.jotform.com/261593792923065

We look forward to seeing you there.

06/11/2026

🚨 Final call for our South Side Mermaids! 🧜‍♀️

Ola, Julie, and Holly need your help before donations close at 5 PM today.

Help us make waves for our community through 𝟮𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 and Lakehead Social Planning Council. 🌊💙

A huge thanks to everyone who donated and showed their support for people in need.

06/11/2026

Our South Side Mermaids are stranded at the United Way of Thunder Bay Lighthouse Rescue! 🧜‍♀️🌊

The tide is rising, and our mermaids - Ola , Julie, and Holly need your help to find their way!

Just like 𝟮𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 and Lakehead Social Planning Council help people navigate challenges and connect with vital resources in our community, we're asking you to help guide our mermaid’s.

⏰ Time is running out! Donations close at 5:00 PM today.

Every donation helps support the incredible work of 211 Ontario North and LSPC, providing help, hope, and connections to people when they need it most.

💙 Donation link - https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/south-side-mermaids

Together, we can make waves of change in our community. 🌊✨

06/11/2026

A quick phone call can make a big difference.

211 Ontario helps seniors, caregivers, friends, and family members connect to local community supports across the province.

That can include:
🚐 Transportation services
🍲 Meal and food programs
🩺 Wellness and health supports
🤝 Community programs
🏠 Housing resources

If you’re not sure where to start, we can help point you in the right direction.

📞 Dial 2-1-1 anytime 🌐 Visit 211Ontario.ca

06/10/2026

Only one day left!! We are so close to reach our goal for the United Way of Thunder Bay's Great Lighthouse Rescue 2026.

We appreciate to everyone who has donated, shared our posts, and cheered on our South Side Mermaids. Your support is helping us make waves of change in our community through the work of Lakehead Social Planning Council and 211 Ontario 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵.

There’s still time to make an impact. Every dollar donated helps provide help, hope, and connections to people who need it most. Together, we can reach our goal and show what community support truly looks like.

💙 Make your pledge today
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Donation link - https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/south-side-mermaids

Let's make our final day count and bring our South Side Mermaids safely back to shore! 🧜‍♀️⚓

06/07/2026

Our brave 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘀 are taking on the challenge of the United Way of Thunder Bay'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Meet our mermaids:
✨ Holly
✨ Julie
✨ Ola

These three mermaids have drifted off course and are stranded far from shore. Now, they need your help to find their way home!

Every donation helps support the work of Lakehead Social Planning Council 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵, connecting people in our community to food, housing, shelter, and vital resources.

Help us rescue our mermaids and make a real difference!

💙 Donate Now - https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/south-side-mermaids

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