The Overcoming Obstacles Handbook – North 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 North Bay geared at helping people who are facing adversity.
Scroll below to download your FREE copy and to find local resources.
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Community Resources in the North 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 North 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 Centre North Bay
24-hour crisis line – 705-474-1031
http://www.crisiscentre-nb.on.ca/
Crisis Intervention Program
24/7 crisis line
(North Bay Regional Health Centre)
1-800-352-1141 (toll-free)
Mental Health Programs & Services
(North Bay Regional Health Centre)
http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/programs-services/mental-health-programs-services/
Seniors’ Mental Health Program
http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/programs-services/mental-health-programs-services/regional-outreach-seniors-mental-health-program/seniors-mental-health-program/
Canadian Mental Health Association – Nipissing
http://nipissing.cmha.ca/
Nipissing Mental Health Housing & Support Services
http://www.nmhhss.ca/site/
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
http://www.cccnip.com/
Counsellors and therapists in the North Bay area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/north-bay
Local anxiety counselling
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/on/north-bay
Local depression counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/north-bay
Physical health
Find a local physiotherapist
https://opa.on.ca/physiotherapists/
Find a local Registered Massage Therapist
http://rmtfind.com/
North Bay Regional Health Centre
http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/
Walk-in Clinics
http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/patients-visitors/care-providers/community-resources/
Alzheimer Society – Sudbury- Manitoulin North Bay & District
https://alzheimer.ca/en/sudburymanitoulin
Canadian Cancer Society – North Bay & District Community Office
705-472-9072
http://www.cancer.ca/northbay
Health and social services
(City of North Bay)
https://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/living/health-and-social-services/
Family & individuals
Children’s Aid Society – Nipissing & Parry Sound
http://www.parnipcas.org/
Hands – The Family Help Network
https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca/
Local divorce therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/divorce/on/north-bay
Local grief therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/on/north-bay
Bereavement and grief services
(Near North Palliative Care Network)
http://nnpcn.com/client-corner/bereavement-and-grief-services/
North Bay Golden Age Club
http://www.northbaygoldenageclub.com/
Adult Enrichment Center
https://www.adultenrichmentcenter.ca/
City of North Bay Youth Program
https://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/living/recreation/youth-program/
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
http://www.nbifc.org/
North Bay Food Bank
https://northbayfoodbank.ca/
Shelters and crisis support
Four Elms shelter
(Crisis Centre North Bay)
http://www.crisiscentre-nb.on.ca/services-and-programs/shelter-four-elms/
Nipissing Transition House
24-hour crisis line – 705-476-2429
https://nipissingtransitionhouse.com/
Hope Awaits Ministries
https://www.hopeawaitsministries.com/
Ojibway Women’s Lodge
http://www.ojibwaywomenslodge.ca/
Employment & financial
Local career guidance therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/career-guidance/on/north-bay
Yes! Employment Services
https://yesnorthbay.com/
Directory of local employment programs
https://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/living/employment/
Professions North
(assists internationally trained professionals find employment)
https://professionsnorth.ca/
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
(Credit Counselling Canada)
https://creditcounsellingcanada.ca/locations/community-counselling-centre-nipissing/
Credit counselling
(4 Pillars North Bay)
http://getmedebtfree.ca/
Newcomers
North Bay Immigration
https://www.northbayimmigration.ca/
North Bay & District Multicultural Centre
(immigrant settlement services)
https://www.nbdmc.ca/
North Bay and area settlement resources
https://settlement.org/findhelp/ontario/north-bay/
Northeastern Ontario Immigration
http://neoimmigration.ca/communities/northbay/
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are some local opportunities to consider:
Volunteer opportunities at the North Bay Regional Health Centre
http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/join-our-team/volunteers/
Volunteer opportunities at the North Bay Humane Society
http://www.northbayhumanesociety.ca/get-involved/volunteer/
Blood donor clinics
(search “North Bay” for nearby clinics)
https://blood.ca
Habitat for Humanity – Ontario Gateway North
http://www.hfhongatewaynorth.com/north-bay/index.html
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay
https://northbay.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/