SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
DO YOU NEED SOME TO TALK TO RIGHT NOW?
You can text or call the following supports, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Canadian Mental Health Crisis Response Service:
Phone: 1-807-346-8282
Toll-free: 1-888-269-3100
Kenora Rainy River District: 1-866-888-8988
Good2Talk:
Phone: 1-866-925-5454
Text: "GOOD2TALKON" to 686868
Kids Help Phone:
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: "CONNECT" to 686868
Telehealth:
Phone: 1-866-797-0000
Wellness Together Canada:
Youth: Text 'WELLNESS' to 686868
Adults: Text 'WELLNESS' to 741741
Frontline workers: Text 'FRONTLINE' to 741741
Indigenous helplines:
Hope for Wellness:
Toll-free: 1-855-242-3310
or click here for their online chat.
Talk4Healing:
Toll-free: 1-855-554-4325
or click here for their online chat.
If you or someone you know has been abused or sexually assaulted, please dial 9-1-1, contact Thunder Bay & Area Victim Services at 1-807-684-1051 or text 'SAFE' to 7233 (works with Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus service providers)
If you are not comfortable with these options, click here for a list of helplines within your specific area or click here for a list of helplines within your province.
SUPPORTS OFFERED WITHIN THE CITY OF THUNDER BAY
Providing information about supports offered to children, youth and families in specific areas of the Thunder Bay District.
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A non-profit community organization providing affordable housing and many other supports to individuals with mental illness[es]. Trained staff are available for support when you need them.
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Do you or someone you know need help right now? Contact AWH:
Greater Toronto Area: 1-416-863-0511 | Greater Toronto Area TTY: 1-416-364-8762
Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511 | Toll-free TTY: 1-866-863-7868 | Text '#SAFE' to 7233 (works with Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus service providers). *NOTE: TTY numbers can be texted/called*
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"Boys & Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay has been serving Thunder Bay's children and youth for over 40 years. We aim to provide a positive experience to all our members between 4-18 years of age" - Boys and Girls Club Thunder Bay Website (2020).
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Need help right now? You can contact CMHA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Phone: 1-807-346-8282 | Toll-free: 1-888-269-3100 | Kenora Rainy River District: 1-866-888-8988
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"Offering a wide range of services for children, youth, families and professionals" Child & community Resources website (2020).
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Walk-in supports are now provided via Talk-in supports (phone or video chat) - this support is provided by Children's Centre Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Counselling.
Call: 1-807-700-0090 to be connected to the Talk-in support.
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Need help right now? Text 'GOOD2TALKON' to 686868 or call 1-866-925-5454 to talk to a trained counsellor - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Providing a variety of information on a variety of topics.
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A couple who have lived in the city of Thunder Bay for their entire lives created Grace Place in 2007. This organization provides shelter, food and clothing to individuals in need.
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Need help right now? Text 'CONNECT' to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868 to talk to a trained professional - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Designed to build a more connected community, LSPC is home to many other supports offered within Thunder Bay and Ontario. LSPC is also involved with many community projects.
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"Meaning is found in belonging; in a connection with Creator God and community". - The goals of this organization are too; provide a sacred place to hear one another's stories, find belonging within an open community and improve meaningful connections with each other and God - "as they were always meant to be" NWFM website (2017)
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OKC knows the importance of empowering not only youth as individuals but the community as a whole. This organization is for all ages; focusing on the personal development of an individual with a long-term goal of building stronger families and a more connected a community.
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P.A.C.E. is still here for you during this time. You can reach a P.A.C.E. employee through their website or by phone: 1-807-632-4305 - "we will help you as much as we can" P.A.C.E. website (2020).
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The RMYC is an all culture, background and human accepting organization. "We promote youth involvement in positive activities to foster the well-being of children and youth" - Regional Multicultural Youth Council website (n.d.).
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Walk-in supports are now provided via Talk-in supports (phone or video chat) - this support is provided by Thunder Bay Counselling and Children's Centre Thunder Bay.
Call: 1-807-700-0090 to be connected to the Talk-in support.
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“Discussing positive experiences leads to heightened well-being, increased overall life satisfaction and even more energy”