0 to 6 Childrens Mental Health Services

0 to 6 Children’s Mental Health
(Early Years CMH)
SERVICE AREA
Sault Ste. Marie & District of Algoma
 Program headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie
 Homes, schools and other community locations within the
District of Algoma
WHO DOES THIS
PROGRAM SERVE?
Algoma Family Services provides services to children in Sault
Ste. Marie who are less than 6 years of age and are who
demonstrating signs of early emotional/behavioural problems.
PURPOSE OF THE
PROGRAM
Services providing a family assessment of strengths and
needs, sensitive to the child’s developmental stage, that
encourages the family to work together to develop parenting
skills and strategies adapted to meet the needs of their child.
The Program also educates the family about supports and
services that are available in the community, and collaborates
with community partners in providing a continuum of supports,
education, consultation, and services designed to meet the
needs of families.
Services are community based and are designed to be
delivered in the most client-friendly and least intrusive settings
promoting positive outcomes for young children.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In conjunction with the Algoma District School Board and the
Huron Superior Catholic District School Board, the following
group programs are offered in a classroom setting:
 Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices
 Building Bridges
 Taming Sneaky Fears
(more information about these school-based programs is
available on the AFS website)
WAIT TIMES
Wait lists vary according to service demand and placement
capacity.
ACCESSING SERVICE
Contact AFS at 945-5050 (or toll free 1 800-461-2237 from the
District) and ask for a 0 to 6 program counsellor or support
staff.

Parents who are interested in having Al’s Pals and/or the Building Bridges Programs in their
school should speak to their school principals.
 Services are available in French – as requested
 Services are available in First Nations communities – as requested