Social Services

There are many social services available to residents in Elliot Lake.

Algoma District Social Services can help you with issues around child care services, affordable housing and homelessness and employment or financial assistance.

Please dial 9-1-1 if facing an immediate emergency or crisis,

Family services

Learn about affordable, high quality childcare. Use Algoma Family Services for child and youth mental health services, programs for youth substance, family violence or young offenders.

Visit affordable access to find affordable family activities in Elliot Lake.

Counselling services

View more information about the Counselling Centre of East Algoma, which can help you with issues around:

  • Senior outreach
  • Mental health
  • Addiction
  • Sexual and domestic violence
  • Violence against women
  • Male survivors
  • Crisis response
  • General counselling

Visit Health Sciences North's Elliot Lake office for counselling and treatment services for youth under 16.

Affordable housing

View affordable housing options and subsidy programs in Elliot Lake, including how to apply for low-rent housing.

Mental health services and suicide

Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association or the Counselling Centre of East Algoma for resources and programs to help those with mental health issues.

Learn more about suicide prevention with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP).

Employment assistance

Learn more about Ontario Works if you are looking for income support or health benefits for you or your family. If you are looking for work, or looking for employees, check out Employment Options.