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About Our Centre

Compass offers free mental health, developmental and community services for children and youth, under the age of 18, and their families in the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. We have 5 offices located in Sudbury, Espanola, Little Current and Chapleau and are also the lead for the Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub. Our centres are lifelines, supporting 700 families at any given time.

Compass is primarily funded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

Who works at Compass?

We have a big team – over 100 dedicated staff ready to help you. Our team is made up of Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Child and Youth Workers, Special Needs Resource Workers, Psychological Associates, Psychometrists and many other health care and administrative professionals.

Who do we serve?

Compass services children and youth under the age of 18 as well as their families and caregivers. We also collaborate with schools, daycares, and medical professionals to provide comprehensive support network. Services are available in both English and French, and culturally competent to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. On average, Compass serves 2000 families per year.

Our Purpose

Work together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential.


Our Senior Leadership Team

Mark Fraser

Chief Executive Officer

1.800.815.7126 ext. 2562

Isabelle Chaussé

Director of Clinical and Client Services

1.800.815.7126 ext. 2558

Megan Dumais

Director, People and Corporate Services

1.800.815.7126 ext. 2561

Awards & Accreditations

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I need help now…

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling overwhelmed, please contact Crisis Intervention Services at Health Sciences North at 1.877.841.1101. This service is free and available 24/7 with virtual, mobile crisis and in-person options.

I need to meet with someone….

mindSPACE offers free in-person mental health services without an appointment for children and youth under 17. mindSPACE clinicians are available Tuesday and Thursday 11am-6:30pm (last session offered at 6:30pm)

I need to talk to someone…

If you’re aged 17 and under, a free virtual/phone single-session counseling service is available through OneStopTalk by calling 1.855.416.8255. OneStopTalk therapists are available Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm and Saturday 12pm-4pm