Algoma Family Services

11/03/2026

All our youth deserve a place to feel safe and connected. The Algoma Youth Wellness Hub helps make sure that everyone has a place to go, no matter their circumstances. Thank you to our generous community who came together to help build this space for future generations! The impact from the Hub is felt daily by youth and staff alike.

"It was fun to come into a space and be myself and make friends and have just a safe space I can go to get away from it all. " - Anonymous Hub Participant

11/03/2026

🧘‍♀️🍃 25 ACTS OF WELLNESS 🍃🧘‍♀️
Day 3: Step outside - Fresh air has a way of reminding us to breathe again. With the cooler weather, the brisk air can help bring us back into the sensations we experience in our body. Ask yourself, "How do I experience the cold?" and make notes of what 'cold' feels like to you.

11/02/2026

🧘‍♀️🍃 25 ACTS OF WELLNESS 🍃🧘‍♀️
Day 2: Check in on someone - a simple "How are you?" could mean more than you know. You never know the day someone else is having until you ask, and reaching out to bridge that distance could change their day for the better!

11/01/2026

🧘‍♀️🍃 25 ACTS OF WELLNESS 🍃🧘‍♀️
Day 1: Take a mindful walk - sometimes the best therapy starts with one step. Acknowledge the feeling of the ground beneath your feet, the feeling of the air entering and exiting your lungs. Ground yourself in the experience of being alive and present in the moment.

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

THE FIRST ANSWERS ARE IN! 🗣️

The Algoma Food Security Network asked mayoral, reeve and council candidates across Algoma the same 7 questions about wages, housing, property taxes and access to food.

So far, 21 candidates from 7 municipalities have responded!

📋 Read their answers in their own words, organized by municipality and ward:
👉 AFSN 2026 Candidate Survey: https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/80cefe74-c22f-4ab4-97cb-f3d3b9dda57e/page/9ByAG

New responses will be added until Election Day on October 26.

Candidates who haven’t received the survey can email [email protected] to request the link.

Why does this matter? In Algoma, a single adult receiving Ontario Works comes up $449 short each month after paying for rent and groceries.

❗️The Algoma Food Security Network does not rate, rank or endorse candidates. Our goal is to help residents learn where candidates stand on food security issues.

10/21/2026

Help support our work through the AFS Foundation's travel lottery!

10/15/2026

P.A.I.L. Day
As many as one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage, and each year in Canada there are approximately six stillborn infants in 1000 total births.
October 15 is nationally recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. It serves as a day to acknowledge and remember these losses, as well as the unique grief bereaved parents experience. Today also provides the opportunity to show support to the many families nationally who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or the death of an infant.
The day is observed with remembrance ceremonies, candle-lighting vigils and concludes with the International Wave of Light - inviting participants from around the world to light a candle at 7 p.m. in their respective time zones and to leave the candle burning for at least an hour. The result is a continuous chain of light spanning the globe for a 24-hour period in honour and remembrance of the children who passed away in pregnancy or as infants.
AFS supports those who have felt the grief of infant loss through their IRIS Support Group. If you or someone you know has lost an infant and is in need support, we are here to help. Find our Support Group the last Wednesday of every month at our McNabb office, located at 205 McNabb St, between 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This group is hosted by AFS and supported by the Algoma District Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Network.
For more info please contact Kelly at (705) 945-5058 x2414

10/14/2026

📣 Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) wants to hear from you. As part of the development of a new 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (2026-2036), we are inviting residents, service providers, clients, and community members across Algoma to share their experiences and ideas.

Input gathered through the District-Wide Housing and Homelessness Survey and public engagement meetings will help inform housing and homelessness priorities for the next decade.

🔗 ENG: https://adsab.link/hhp-survey
🔗 FR: https://adsab.link/plli-sondage

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day.
This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of listening to and learning from those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
Mental health affects us all. By creating space for honest conversations, reducing stigma, and supporting one another, we can help build healthier, more connected communities.
If you are concerned about the mental health or well-being of a child or youth, please contact Algoma Family Services. Our team can help connect children, youth, and families with appropriate supports and services.
This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to listen, check in, and remind those around you that they are not alone.