Community Mental Health & Addiction Services

Helping people move beyond mental illness and addiction

Alpha Court is a non-profit community organization governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. We provide subsidized housing and case management services to individuals with a serious mental illness and/or a drug/alcohol addiction. Services are provided by dedicated and professional staff.

'Turning Your Recovery Steps Into Leaps'

Helping Move Beyond
Our approach

We offer more than housing:

  • Empowerment
  • Wellness
  • Advocacy
  • Recovery
  • Support
  • Independence
Specialized Programs

Our Services

Alpha Court is both a Community Mental Health/Addictions and Non-Profit Housing provider.

Voluntary · no charge

Long Term Case Management

All Alpha Court Community Mental Health Programs are voluntary rehabilitation services provided at no charge to help people with serious mental illness and/or addiction issues.

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Short-term · 0–6 months

Rapid Response System Navigation

For individuals 16 years of age and over who need immediate, short-term support due to issues related to mental health and/or problematic substance use.

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Indigenous adults 16+

Ooshke Bemahdesewin Program

The mandate of this program is to assist Indigenous adults age 16 and over with a mental illness and/or concurrent disorder to live successfully in the community through provision of mental health services, which are geared to individual need.

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Ages 16–24

Youth In Transition

This program provides case management services to youth ages 16 to 24 who have a confirmed diagnosis of mental illness or are displaying symptoms of mental illness.

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Housing + case management

Substance Abuse Support Within Housing

The target population of the Addiction Supportive Housing (ASH) are individuals who struggle with problematic substance use issues who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

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Groups & programs

Day Centre

In collaboration with community partners, Alpha Court operates a Day Centre designed to enhance the social, mental and physical well-being of the participants.

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All programs Housing Programs

Walk-In Schedule

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(first come, first serve basis)

A worker is available to provide information/resources on mental health and addiction services, provide information about housing, assist with appropriate referrals, connect with Alpha Court's Day Centre, and provide support, guidance and direction, as needed.

221 Wilson Street, Thunder Bay · (807) 683-8200

Walk-In details
Referrals

Complete an on-line referral

Please click the following link www.accesspointnorthwest.ca in order to complete an on-line referral form for case management services. Clients may self-refer or may be referred by another person/agency (ie. health care provider, family members etc.)

For immediate, short-term support, see Rapid Response and the Request for Services Form.

PLEASE NOTE: ALPHA COURT DOES NOT OFFER EMERGENCY/CRISIS HOUSING.

Get Involved

You can make a difference: donate, volunteer, or become a member.

Donation

With your help, we can make a difference. Your donation helps promote mental health in your community and provides hope and help to those affected by mental illness.

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Volunteer

The Day Centre offers volunteer opportunities. We are looking for people to assist with facilitating programs, making a hot lunch and sharing their talents.

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Board of Directors

Alpha Court's Board is comprised of up to 12 individuals with a diverse set of disciplines and expertise. We welcome applications from candidates.

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Recent Newsletters

Alphabits, the Alpha Court newsletter. Spring 2023 to Spring 2025 editions.

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