Strong Minds community collage featuring local events, partnerships, and Run for Change participants

Beyond our doors

Good things happen when a community shows up.

Strong Minds believes support reaches farther when it moves beyond our doors. From events and advocacy to partnerships and practical opportunities, we’re proud to invest in the people and places that make Sault Ste. Marie home.

Connection

Mental health awareness

Local leadership

Meaningful action

Beyond a service

We’re a community partner.

Strong Minds is built on the belief that mental health support extends beyond individual sessions. By showing up at local events, working alongside partners, and creating welcoming ways to get involved, we help reduce stigma, increase access, and make room for meaningful connection.

Every initiative starts with the same purpose: helping people feel seen, supported, and hopeful about what comes next.

Signature initiatives

Community care looks different in every season. These are a few of the ways Strong Minds helps bring people together.

Run for Change organizers holding the event sponsor sign

Annual charity event

Run for Change

Run for Change brings our community together to raise awareness around mental health and addictions. Every donation and sponsorship is reinvested into local initiatives in Sault Ste. Marie.

Past recipients include:

  • Sault Area Hospital Mental Health Unit
  • Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Save Our Young Adults
  • Women in Crisis
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Women Celebrating Women event with Amanda Lambert speaking and attendees celebrating

International Women’s Day

Women Celebrating Women

An annual opportunity for women to connect, celebrate, and support one another. This gathering highlights strength, resilience, and the power of community.

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Year-round involvement

Showing up matters.

Our work continues between events through committees, partnerships, sponsorships, and leadership across local initiatives.

01

Sault Area Hospital
Wellness Committee

02

Algoma Public Health
Stay on Your Feet Committee

03

Algoma Family Services
Pride Committee

04

Algoma Family Services
Children’s Mental Health Week Committee

05

Seniors Rights Protection Council

06

Sault College
Fitness & Health Promotion Advisory Committee

07

Strong Minds Committee

08

Sault PrideFest Committee

Make an impact with us

Be part of something bigger.

Whether you want to participate, volunteer, partner, or sponsor, we’d love to hear from you.