The ASIST workshop emphasizes suicide first-aid. It provides information on how to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help. Read more for session dates and details. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: Two-Day Workshop During this two-day workshop you will learn how to: Recognize invitations for help Reach out and offer support […]Continue readingApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
CMHA Programs and Services
CMHA Thunder Bay offers a range of programs and services, from support services to training workshops and crisis intervention. See the complete list of our official programs below, or choose a category on the side menu to find the specific service you’re looking for. For more information, please contact us.
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Court Diversion Program
Court Diversion services are available to anyone 13 and over who finds themselves involved with the court system because of a mental health crisis.Continue readingCourt Diversion Program
Court Rent Supplement
Court Rent Supplement program provides financial rent supplements for clients to access safe and affordable housing in the community. Clients have access to a case manager that is able to assist with connecting to resources and offers a liaison between the client and the landlord. The Court Rent Supplement service works in partnership with Court […]Continue readingCourt Rent Supplement
Crisis Response Services
Crisis Response Services offers mobile crisis response, crisis support residence, and 24/7 telephone services to both youth and adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Continue readingCrisis Response Services
Family Mental Health Series
This education and support series is for family and friends of individuals with lived experience of mental illness. Learn more about mental health recovery and how you can support your relative while taking care of yourself.Continue readingFamily Mental Health Series
First Place Clinic and Regional Resource Centre
First Place offers treatment for individuals who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Psychosis is a treatable illness that affects a person’s ability to know what is real versus what is not real. Eligibility: 14-35.Continue readingFirst Place Clinic and Regional Resource Centre
FSHP: Forensic Supportive Housing Program
The Forensic Supportive Housing Program provides intensive case management services to forensic clients who are admitted to the hospital, promoting recovery and helping them to successfully navigate the transition into community life from the Hospital setting. This program will assist people when they are residing in the transitional unit and assist them when they are […]Continue readingFSHP: Forensic Supportive Housing Program
Getting Appropriate Personal and Professional Support (GAPPS)
GAPPS services reach out to clients in the community who are not connected to traditional services, are homeless and have serious mental health and addictions issues. Read more for details. Eligibility: 16 and over The GAPPS Program is a partnership between Canadian Mental Health Association, Thunder Bay Branch (CMHA), St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) and […]Continue readingGetting Appropriate Personal and Professional Support (GAPPS)
Homelessness Initiative Program (HIP II)
The Homeless Initiative Program works in collaboration with clients who are at risk for homelessness. The goal of our program is to implement skills and supports to ensure that clients are able to maintain the homes that they are currently residing in. In addition to the provision of rent supplement in partnership with other community […]Continue readingHomelessness Initiative Program (HIP II)
Housing and Outreach Services
The Housing First model is a minimal barrier housing service specifically designed for individuals living with concurrent mental illness, addiction who have experienced chronic homelessness. This program understands the challenges that people have experienced and works collaboratively with the client to address areas of concern in a strength based, recovery focused model. The Housing First […]Continue readingHousing and Outreach Services