The Overcoming Obstacles Handbook – Thunder Bay, ON edition
Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or psychological, everybody goes through tough times in their lives. Lifestyle Citizens’ founder Josh Martin was 28 years old when he experienced his biggest challenge yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in the Thunder Bay community geared at helping people who are facing adversity.
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Community Resources in the Thunder Bay area
One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.
Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, the Thunder Bay area boasts all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.
Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.
Mental health
Crisis response services
807-346-8282
Toll-free: 1-888-269-3100
Canadian Mental Health Association – Thunder Bay
https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/
Adult Mental Health Services
(Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre)
http://tbrhsc.net/programs-services/mental-health-program/adult-mental-health-services/
Directory of local mental health and addictions services
(Thunder Bay District Health Unit)
https://www.tbdhu.com/health-topics/mental-health/mental-health-addictions
Local mental health services for youth
https://www.tbdhu.com/health-topics/mental-health/mental-health-addictions
Local maternal mental health services
https://www.tbdhu.com/health-topics/mental-health/mental-health-addictions
Therapists in the Thunder Bay area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/thunder-bay
Local anxiety counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/on/thunder-bay
Local depression counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/thunder-bay
Physical Health
Find a local physiotherapist
https://opa.on.ca/physiotherapists/
Alzheimer Society Thunder Bay
https://alzheimer.ca/en/thunderbay
Canadian Cancer Society – Thunder Bay & Northwestern Region
1093 Barton St, Thunder Bay
http://www.cancer.ca
Senior services and long-term care
https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/senior-services-and-long-term-care.aspx
Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/thunder-bay-55-plus-centre.aspx
Services for older adults in Thunder Bay
https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/older-adults.aspx
Meals on Wheels
https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/meals-on-wheels.aspx
Hospice Northwest Services
(palliative care support, support groups, resources for caregivers, etc.)
https://www.hospicenorthwest.ca/
Families & individuals
The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay
https://www.thunderbaycas.ca
Children’s Centre Thunder Bay
(support services for children and youth)
http://www.childrenscentre.ca
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
(family, individual and community services for all Anishinabek people)
http://www.dilico.com/
Local community centres
https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/community-centres.aspx
Grieving resources
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/on/thunder-bay
Local grief counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/on/thunder-bay
Local grief counselling contact information
http://www.sjcg.net/services/spiritual-care/grief-contacts.aspx
Local divorce counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/divorce/on/thunder-bay
LGBTQ Resources
https://www.tbdhu.com/health-topics/sex-sexuality/lgbtq-resources
Thunder Bay Community & Residential Services
(Salvation Army)
https://www.satbcars.com/
Food programs and services in Thunder Bay
https://www.tbdhu.com/health-topics/healthy-eating/where-to-get-food-thunder-bay-list-of-food-programs-and-services
Crisis and Emergency Support
Shelter House Thunder Bay
http://www.shelterhouse.on.ca/
Anishinabe Women’s Crisis Home
24-hour crisis line: (807) 346-HELP (4357)
Toll-free: 1-888-200-9997
http://www.beendigen.com/index.php
Faye Peterson House
24-hour crisis Line (807) 345-0450
Toll Free 1-800-465-6971
https://fayepeterson.org/
Employment & Financial
Thunder Bay Credit Counselling Services
https://www.nomoredebts.org/canada/ontario/thunder-bay/credit-counselling.html
Credit Counselling Canada
https://www.nomoredebts.org/canada/ontario/thunder-bay/credit-counselling.html
Northwest Employment Works (NEW)
(employment services)
http://www.northwestworks.ca/
YES Employment Services
http://www.yesjobsnow.com/
Anishinabek Employment & Training Services
https://www.aets.org/
Newcomers
Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
http://www.thunderbay.org/
Newcomer Settlement Program
http://www.thunderbay.org/programs-services/newcomer-settlement-program/
Thunder Bay Public Library – resources for newcomers
http://www.thunderbay.org/programs-services/newcomer-settlement-program/
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are some local opportunities to consider:
Volunteer Thunder Bay
(local volunteer opportunities)
https://volunteerthunderbay.com/
Blood donor clinics
(search “Thunder Bay” for nearby clinics)
https://blood.ca
Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay
https://www.habitattbay.com/
Big Brothers Big Sisters
(offered through Our Kids Count in Thunder Bay)
https://www.ourkidscount.ca/