North of Superior Counselling Programs

09/04/2026

Please be advised that our offices will be closed in observance of the upcoming holiday. 🌻

If you need support during this time, please reach out to the Crisis Response Hotline, available 24/7:
📞 Call: 1-866-888-8988
💬 Text to chat: 807-346-8282

❓Did you know? The Crisis Response Hotline is not just for emergencies; they're also available to talk about everyday issues, whether it’s anxiety, depression, or just needing someone to listen. Their trained staff can provide:
💙 Crisis assessment and intervention
💙 Support for family and friends
💙 Referrals to community services
💙 Wellness planning and more!
To learn more, visit: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Thunder Bay
🌐 https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/programs/crisis-response-services/

Veuillez noter que nos bureaux seront fermés lors des prochaines vacances. 🌻

Si vous avez besoin d’aide pendant cette période, veuillez contacter la ligne d’assistance téléphonique en cas de crise, disponible 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7 :
📞 Appelez le : 1-866-888-8988
💬 Texter pour discuter : 807-346-8282

❓Le saviez-vous ? La ligne d’assistance en cas de crise n’est pas réservée aux urgences ; elle est également disponible pour parler de problèmes quotidiens, que ce soit l’anxiété, la dépression ou simplement le besoin d’être écouté. Son personnel qualifié peut vous apporter :
💙 Évaluation et intervention en situation de crise
💙 Soutien à la famille et aux amis
💙 Orientation vers les services communautaires
💙 Planification du bien-être et plus encore !
Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site Web de l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (ACSM) de Thunder Bay.
🌐 https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/programs/crisis-response-services/

08/31/2026

🏠 Looking for support from the convenience and privacy of your own home? Check this out!

The Online Self-Management Program provides accessible virtual support to help people build skills, confidence, and strategies to better manage their health and well-being — all from home.

Funded by Ontario Health East, the program is available province-wide through a partnership between Ontario Health East, Living Healthy Champlain, Bruyère Health, and Regional Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs.

💻 Accessible online
🏡 Participate from the comfort of home
🌿 Build practical self-management skills
📍 Available across Ontario

A great option for anyone looking for flexible, accessible support!🌻💙

Whole Health, Whole Self is a four-week program that looks at self-management using an integrated model that connects physical health and mental health. From this holistic perspective, the topics of mental health hygiene, physical movement, and nutrition will be discussed, along with how they overla...

08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost, acknowledge the grief carried by families and communities, and remind one another that support, compassion, and connection matter.

💙 If you are looking for substance use health support, North of Superior Counselling Programs is here. To make a referral, call 1-877-895-6677 or visit www.nosp.on.ca

🌻 Looking for a low-barrier way to connect? Our Motivational Mondays offer free weekly virtual substance use health webinars. Learn more at www.nosp.on.ca/events

📱 If you use substances alone, consider the Lifeguard Connect App — a free mobile application designed to help prevent opioid overdose by connecting people with emergency responders if they become unresponsive while using alone. Learn more: https://lifeguarddh.com/products/lifeguard-app/

We are here. You are not alone.💙

08/27/2026

NOSP is hiring! We’re looking for a Children’s Counsellor to join our Schreiber Team to backfill a leave.

If you’re passionate about supporting children, youth, and families and want to make a difference in a rural community, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

📲 To learn more or apply:
Scan the QR code or visit www.nosp.on.ca/careers

Come grow with NOSP and be part of our family!🌻

08/25/2026

Motivational Mondays are BACK!

Join North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) for the return of our Motivational Mondays Virtual Webinars, starting Monday, September 14th!

🗓 Mondays
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Motivational Mondays offer a welcoming and interactive space to learn, connect, reflect, and build practical skills to support wellness and recovery.

Participants are encouraged to turn on their cameras, use their microphones, and join in the discussion when comfortable.

💙 Brief registration is required to receive the virtual link. If you are having difficulty registering - call 1-877-895-6677 and one of our Program Assistants will be happy to help.

🌻 We look forward to welcoming you back this September!

08/24/2026

Nipigon and surrounding areas, stop by to visit the Youth Wellness Hub!

The City and District of Thunder Bay Youth Wellness Hub will be set up along Salls St across from the Learning Centre, tomorrow, August 25th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Stop by for activities, snacks, and information on youth wellness!

Please be cautious and slow down along Salls Street to ensure the safety of participants.

08/12/2026

Happy International Youth Day🌻

International Youth Day celebrates the strength, creativity, leadership, and potential of young people around the world. This year, the United Nations is inviting youth worldwide to share messages of hope, support, and collaboration through an online campaign. Join the conversation by sharing youth-led initiatives, amplifying young voices, and promoting inclusive, sustainable communities.
🌐https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

❓Did you know? Nearly 1.3 billion people worldwide are between the ages of 15 and 24, making this the largest generation of youth to date.

Youth mental health matters. Every young person deserves to feel heard, supported, included, and hopeful💙 North of Superior Counselling Programs provides services for children, youth, and families throughout the District of Thunder Bay.

Learn more or make a referral:
🌐 www.nosp.on.ca
📞 1-877-895-6677

24/7 Support is also available through the Kids Help Phone:
💻 kidshelpphone.ca
📱 Text CONNECT to 686868
📞 Call 1-800-668-6868

Let us listen, support, and amplify youth voices.

07/31/2026

Our Agency will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026. We look forward to working with you when our regular office hours resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 🌻
If you need support during this time, please reach out to the Crisis Response Hotline, available 24/7:
📞 Call: 1-866-888-8988
💬 Text to chat: 807-346-8282
❓Did you know? The Crisis Response Hotline is not just for emergencies; they're also available to talk about everyday issues, whether it’s anxiety, depression, or just needing someone to listen. Their trained staff can provide:
💙 Crisis assessment and intervention
💙 Support for family and friends
💙 Referrals to community services
💙 Wellness planning and more!
To learn more, visit: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Thunder Bay
🌐 https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/programs/crisis-response-services/

07/17/2026

Wildfires and evacuations can bring many difficult emotions. You may feel anxious, unsettled, frightened, or unsure of what comes next. During these moments, take things one step at a time and focus on the immediate actions that can help you and those around you feel safer.

To everyone affected by the wildfires across Northern Ontario: we are thinking of you. Being displaced from your home, separated from your community, or waiting for further information can be incredibly challenging.

We honour the courage of individuals, families, and communities navigating this emergency. We are also grateful for the emergency personnel, local leaders, volunteers, and community organizations working around the clock to provide safety, shelter, information, and support.

Please remember that you do not have to manage these experiences alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and help is available.

07/14/2026

Our hearts are with all of our district communities impacted by the ongoing wildfires and evacuations. We are thinking of everyone who has been forced to leave their homes, as well as the emergency responders working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

If you or someone you know would benefit from speaking with a counsellor during this difficult time, North of Superior Counselling Programs is here to help. Our Single Session Counselling service is available by calling 1-877-895-6677.

Please continue to follow the direction of emergency officials, stay informed, and take care of yourselves and one another. 💙

UPDATE: Up-to-date information will be posted at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DDD2fNBzh/
~
MISE À JOUR : D’autres mises à jour seront publiées dans l’article accessible via le lien suivant : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DDD2fNBzh/

---------------------------

EVACUATION UPDATE (July 14, 5:30 a.m. EDT): NWR OPP continues to advise the public of mandatory evacuation orders in the following areas due to ongoing forest fires:
🔴 Armstrong
🔴 Collins First Nation
🔴 Cushing Lake
🔴 Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation and nearby communities
🔴 Whitesand First Nation
If you are in these communities and need assistance evacuation, please call 9-1-1.

Residents in the following areas are encouraged to prepare for a possible evacuation due to the evolving wildfire situation:
🟡 Ignace
🟡 Crystal Lake
🟡 Highway 633 area
No evacuation order is currently in place for these areas, however, residents in some locations may have been directly advised by emergency personnel to evacuate as a precaution. Please continue to monitor for any updates.

In addition, the following road closures remain in place:
⛔ Highway 11 - all lanes closed between Highway 633 and Highway 623 (east of Atikokan)
⛔ Highway 599 - southbound closed between Highway 516 and Mishkeegogamang First Nation

NWR OPP is urging the public to say informed and plan ahead.
➡️ Stay up to date on current fire conditions in your area: https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
➡️ If you are evacuating, remember to pack essential items, such as medications, identification, passports, and important documents
➡️ Follow all evacuation orders, road closures, and instructions from emergency officials
➡️ Keep a safe distance from emergency crews and aircrafts so they can carry out their work effectively
➡️ In an emergency, call 9-1-1. For non-emergent police matters, please call 1-888-310-1122. ^pia

~

MISE À JOUR SUR LES ÉVACUATIONS (14 juillet, 5 h 30 HAE) : La Police provinciale de l’Ontario de la région du Nord-Ouest (NWR OPP) continue d’informer la population des ordonnances d’évacuation obligatoires en vigueur dans les régions suivantes en raison des feux de forêt en cours :
🔴 Armstrong
🔴 Première Nation de Collins
🔴 Lac Cushing
🔴 Première Nation du Lac des Mille Lacs et collectivités avoisinantes
🔴 Première Nation de Whitesand
Si vous vous trouvez dans l’une de ces collectivités et avez besoin d’aide pour évacuer, veuillez composer le 9-1-1.

Les résidents des régions suivantes sont invités à se préparer à une éventuelle évacuation en raison de l’évolution de la situation liée aux feux de forêt :
🟡 Ignace
🟡 Crystal Lake
🟡 Région de l’autoroute 633
Aucun arrêté d’évacuation n’est actuellement en vigueur pour ces régions; toutefois, les résidents de certaines localités ont peut-être reçu directement des services d’urgence la consigne d’évacuer par mesure de précaution. Veuillez continuer à suivre les mises à jour.

De plus, les fermetures de routes suivantes sont toujours en vigueur :
⛔ Route 11 – toutes les voies sont fermées entre la route 633 et la route 623 (à l’est d’Atikokan)
⛔ Route 599 – direction sud fermée entre la route 516 et la Première Nation de Mishkeegogamang

La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (Police provinciale) de la région NWR exhorte la population à se tenir informée et à planifier à l’avance.
➡️ Tenez-vous au courant de la situation actuelle des feux dans votre région : https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
➡️ Si vous devez évacuer, n’oubliez pas d’emporter les articles essentiels, tels que les médicaments, vos pièces d’identité, vos passeports et vos documents importants
➡️ Respectez tous les ordres d’évacuation, les fermetures de route et les directives des responsables des urgences
➡️ Gardez une distance de sécurité par rapport aux équipes d’intervention et aux aéronefs afin qu’ils puissent mener à bien leur travail
➡️ En cas d’urgence, composez le 9-1-1. Pour les questions policières non urgentes, veuillez composer le 1-888-310-1122. ^pia