Consumer / Survivor Initiative of Niagara
- http://www.initiativeniagara.ca
Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups
A virtual consumer/survivor group that offers support, education, information, advocacy and self-help groups for consumers of the mental health system.
Algoma Public Health
- 18 Ganley St, Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0
- https://www.algomapublichealth.com/
Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers
Provides early identification of clients who may have or are developing alcohol and or other drug related problems Provides comprehensive substance abuse assessments Offers referral services for further assistance Offers treatment planning Provides counselling and case management Offers a needle exchange and harm reduction servicesPrograms offered include: Methadone maintenance treatment Back on Track (Ontario"s Remedial Measures Program for Impaired Drivers) Ontario Works Addiction Services Initiative Addiction Supportive Housing Program (ASH)
Centre Victoria pour femmes (Le)
- 65B Broadway Ave, Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0
- https://www.centrevictoria.ca/
Support Groups
A non-profit and charitable organization serving French-speaking women who fight against all forms of violence Supports, accompanies and advocates for the autonomy of all Francophone women who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence Offers a range of services, including: Fem"aide, 24-hour crisis line Individual counseling Support groups Referral to community agencies and services Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings Public education and awareness campaigns
CHADWIC Home
- https://www.chadwichome.com
Support Groups & Crisis lines & Support Groups
Note: Services may be impacted in response to COVID-19. Contact any service prior to visiting in-person to receive up-to-date information on changes to their availability. Provides one-on-one support to children of shelter residents, with permission from mothers Assists children to adjust to life in the shelter Provides a variety of support to mothers so that they can better help their children
Wawa and Area Victim Services
- 31 Algoma St, Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0
- http://victimserviceswawa.com/services/vqrp/
In person crisis services
Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including: home safety accommodation meals transportation basic necessities dependent care costs counselling traditional Indigenous health services cellular phones vision care dental care aids for victims with disabilities interpretation services crime scene cleanup government/medical documents funeral expensesAdditional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes: storage locker tattoo removal treatment at a recovery facilityNote: No direct reimbursement to victims for above supportsFinancial support also available for: victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime parents of child homicide victims spouses of homicide victims
Alzheimer Society – Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District
- 37 Broadway Ave, Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0
- https://alzheimer.ca/algoma/
Support Groups
Operates a community-based social program that provides physical activity as well as mental and social stimulation for individuals living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer"s Disease or dementia, and their care partners Provides a place to establish new friendships, and share stories and laughter with others living with Alzheimer"s or dementia Program offered once per week for eight weeks