DIY Community Health Timmins

10/15/2026

Volunteers were busy enjoying the sunshine & outreaching to community members who are surviving in encampments this afternoon.

40 backpacks, socks, underwear, hand & toe warmers, hygiene supplies, along with much needed wound care & harm reduction supplies were shared with community members.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Tremendous thank you to Porcupine Masonic Lodge #506 and Paul Kelly for the generous donation of 24 cases of meal replacement drinks.

The drinks were distributed yesterday to community members surviving in encampments in the The City of Timmins.

09/29/2026

Healing for One, Healing for All is a fantastic anti-stigma initiative from Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

Together let’s honour the sacred breath of life, support the healing journey, and make our community safer. What is Healing for One, Healing for All? Healing for One, Healing for All is a campaign focused on reducing the stigma around harm reduction. Supporting harm reduction is a meaningful way t...

09/12/2026

09/10/2026

Apologies to anyone who has attempted to email DIY Community Health this week.

We just realized the domain has had issues since last week, but it has been resolved and incoming and outgoing emails should be active again within 24-48 hours.

Please resend any important emails sent to [email protected]

09/09/2026

📣Come see us tonight at Welcome to Timmins Night!📣

We’re excited to be part of the 33rd Annual Welcome to Timmins Night!
Whether you’re new to Timmins, have lived here for years, or are simply looking to learn more about what’s happening in our community, come stop by and say hello to the team!

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 McIntyre Curling Club

We’ll be there to chat with families, community members and newcomers about all things DIY Community Health Timmins

Have questions about:

✅ Volunteer & Student Placement Opportunities

✅ Harm Reduction Resources

✅ Community Mental Health & Addictions Programs

✅ Upcoming programs, initiatives & opportunities

Come find us and have a chat!

We’d love to meet you, answer your questions, share what’s coming up, and hear what matters to you and your family.

Welcome to Timmins Night is a free community event featuring organizations from across Timmins, making it a great opportunity to discover local programs, services, clubs and resources all in one place.

We’ll see you there!

09/03/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Su***de prevention is not just about knowing the warning signs.

It’s about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to say, “I’m not okay,” and knowing that someone will listen when they do.

The pain someone is carrying isn’t visible to the people around them.

Prevention can start with something as simple as listening without judgment. Checking in. Believing someone when they say they’re struggling.

Letting them know they don’t have to figure everything out on their own.If you’re worried about someone, reach out. Ask how they’re doing and really listen to the answer.

You don’t need to have the perfect words or know exactly what to say. Sometimes, just being there can make someone feel a little less alone.

This month, we remember those we have lost to su***de and hold space for the people who continue to grieve.

We also recommit to building communities where people feel safe, supported, and cared for, especially when things feel overwhelming.If you’re struggling, please know this: You deserve support, and you don’t have to go through difficult moments alone. 💙

If you need support:

9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline:

Call or text 9-8-8 anytime, 24/7.

Kids Help Phone:

Text CONNECT to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868 for support.

Hope for Wellness Help Line:

Call 1-855-242-3310 or access online chat, 24/7.

09/03/2026

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