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Mental health is part of family health. Whether you're navigating postpartum challenges, a difficult season, or a long-standing need for support — help is available in Thunder Bay, and most of it is free.

This page lists our own support group for new and expecting parents, and a directory of walk-in and talk-in counselling options across Thunder Bay and the district.

Mental Health Emergency?

Go directly to the hospital, call Crisis Response at 807-346-8282, or dial 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline).

Thunder Bay Walk-In / Talk-In Counselling Clinics

Times, locations, and availability are subject to change. Contact organizations directly before attending. Services en français peuvent être disponibles. Services in Cree and Oji-Cree may be available at select locations. Directory updated December 2025.

Children's Centre Thunder Bay / Thunder Bay Counselling
Phone: (807) 700-0090
Access: All ages · Call-in or walk-in · First come, first served · Services en français disponibles
District: Call to connect with talk-in clinic
Services: Mental health counselling and substance use health across the lifespan
www.childrenscentre.ca www.tbaycounselling.com
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Phone: (807) 626-5100
Address: 17 Court St. South 
Access: All ages · Call-in or walk-in · First come, first served · Appointments may be available · Indigenous services may be available
District: Call 1-855-623-8511 · In-person may be available in Longlac, Nipigon, Pic Mobert, Armstrong
Services: Mental health and addiction counselling, parenting, domestic violence, family therapy, housing support
www.dilico.com
Matawa Health Cooperative / Mental Health Services
Phone: (807) 346-2370
Address: 523 Algoma St. North
Access: All ages · Walk-in · First come, first served · No appointments
Services: Mental health and addiction counselling, system navigation, community referrals
www.matawa.on.ca
North of Superior Counselling Programs
Phone: (877) 895-6677
Access: All ages · First come, first served · Call to request same-day appointment · Services en français disponibles
District: Call to connect with talk-in clinic · In-person may be available in Marathon, Schreiber, Nipigon, Geraldton
Services: Mental health and addiction counselling, parenting and housing support, community referrals
www.nosp.on.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association
Note: This agency provides support, information, and referrals — not direct counselling services.
Phone: (807) 345-5564
Access: Must be 16+ · Call-in or walk-in · First come, first served · Appointments may be available
Services: Mental health support, information on mental health and addiction services, housing, employment, financial supports, referrals, and CMHA programming
www.thunderbay.cmha.ca
Alpha Court Day Centre
Note: This agency provides support, information, and referrals — not direct counselling services.
Phone: (807) 683-8200
Address: 221 Wilson St.
Access: Must be 16+ · Call-in or walk-in · First come, first served · No appointments
Services: Information on mental health and addictions, housing, employment, and financial supports, referrals, Alpha Court Day Centre connection
www.alphacourt.ca

Need Help Finding the Right Support?

Our staff can help you navigate mental health resources in Thunder Bay. Reach us at 807-623-0292 or fill out the form below

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