Are you looking for information about mental and physical health but don’t know where to start? Try using our online catalogue to find materials that the library has available, or use some of the resources linked below. If you still can’t find what you are looking for, feel free to submit a question to our staff and we will help you find what you are looking for.
Drugs and Alcohol
Teens and youth know all too well how easy and common it is to come in contact with drugs and alcohol. If you need resources to help you through your current or past experience, there are several sources below to use for help.
Alcoholics Anonymous | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens |
Disease and Illness
Your health is an important thing, but sometimes things happen that are out of your control. The resources below can help provide enlightenment and information on some issues you might be experiencing.
Exercise and Nutrition
Keeping your body in shape is important; it helps you feel better and perform at your best! You’ll find a couple resources below to help you keep fit, eat well, and maintain a healthy body and mind.
Sex and Sexuality
Teenaged years are ones of experimentation and discovery, but it’s important to make sure you conduct everything safe and smart. Below you’ll find resources for keeping safe and how to manage certain situations.
Emergency Services and Crisis Response Phone Numbers
24-Hour Crisis Response | 1-800-721-0077 |
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Algoma Public Health Parent-Child Information Line | 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741 |
Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 |
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) | 1-888-310-1122 |
Regional “WARM” Line | 1-866-856-9276 |
Sault Area Hospital Crisis Services | 705-759-3398 |
Sault Ste. Marie Police (Non-Emergency Calls) | 705-969-6300 |
Sexual Assault Helpline | 1-800-205-7100 |
Suicide Hotline | 1-800-784-2433 |
Talk 4 Healing for First Nations Women | 1-855-554-HEAL |
TeleHealth Ontario | 1-866-797-0000 |
Hospital, Clinic, and Other Services in Sault Ste. Marie
Algoma Family Services | 705-945-5050 |
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Algoma Public Health Sexual Health Services | 705-541-7100 |
Canadian Mental Health Association | 705-759-0458 |
Family Medicine and Drop in Centre (Market Mall) | 705-256-8585 |
Group Health Centre Same Day Clinic/Walk in | 705-759-5525 |
Sault Area Hospital Emergency Line | 705-759-3434 ext. 5420 |
Sault Area Hospital Walk-in | 705-759-3434 ext. 5277 |
Sault Clinic (Station Mall) | 705-450-1715 |
Women in Crisis | 705-759-1230 |