Reflecting on the evolving needs and emerging priorities since the development of the 2021 CSWB Plan, the Supplemental Plan is a balance of current priorities and upstream initiatives that place a stronger emphasis on youth and mental health support, school safety, improved access to addiction treatment, affordable housing, and an augmented response to homelessness.
This CSWB Plan Supplement will have a short life cycle, effective July 1 / 2025 to November 14/2026, mirroring the remaining term of office for the current Mayor and Council, and will still reflect much of the original plans research and direction. Moving forward, a more comprehensive community consultation, research process, and review of North Bay's current social climate will be necessary to inform the next CSWB Plan for 2027.
| Actions | Lead Agency | Outcome | Status | Partners Needed |
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Consolidate the CSWB Advisory Group to oversee the Plan’s implementation and strengthen strategic communications across partner agencies. |
City of North Bay |
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In progress | CSWB Service Network |
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Develop and maintain public reporting dashboards on the CNB website to track and communicate progress of CSWB initiatives.
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City of North Bay |
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| Actions | Lead Agency | Output Indicators | Status | Partners Needed |
| Support the coordination amongst Community Food Program providers to enhance efficiencies, communication, and collaboration. | North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit |
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In progress
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Others as required |
| Actions | Lead Agency | Outcome | Status | Partners Needed |
| Assess and optimize addiction treatment pathways across service providers to ensure a seamless, coordinated continuum of care. | Canadian Mental Health Association |
Common understanding and agreement amongst stakeholders what the treatment continuum looks like and what specific actions are required for an implementation plan. |
In Progress | North Bay Regional Health Centre, Community Counselling Centre, others as needed. |
| Actions | Lead Agency | Outcome | Status | Partners Needed |
| Develop a 24-7 Shelter and Housing Support Centre based on DNSSAB’s 2024 Hub feasibility study, ensuring a housing-focused, collaborative service delivery model. | District Nipissing Social Services Administration Board |
Low barrier access to 24hr shelter and integrated services and pathways to housing and all other social determinates of health. |
In Progress | Municipality of North Bay, Crisis Centre North Bay, others as needed. |
| Explore innovative ideas, funding opportunities, and partnerships to support the development of additional affordable housing units. | District Nipissing Social Services Administration Board |
One new affordable housing initiative per year. |
In Progress |
| Actions | Lead Agency | Outcome | Status | Partners Needed |
| Collaborate with community partners to attain Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO) status with the Provincial Government at Elmwood. | Children’s Aid Society |
YWHO status secured, and youth services expanded at Elmwood. |
In Progress |
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| Advance coordinated fundraising efforts and collaborative partnerships to develop a specialized youth medical wing at Elmwood, dedicated to mental health and addiction services. |
Children's Aid Society |
Medical Wing is built and staffed, providing essential mental health and addiction support for our youth. |
In Progress | |
| Establish, promote, and execute the collaborative Planet Youth Model for youth substance use prevention in North Bay. |
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit |
Community awareness of model/associated data, and implementation of interventions to meet community goals, as demonstrated by the Planet Youth Action Plan. |
In Progress | |
| Build community awareness of, and capacity around, addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their link to lifelong health. | North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit |
Increased understanding amongst agencies and community of how adversity and toxic stress impact health behaviours and outcomes. |
In Progress |
| Actions | Lead Agency | Outcome | Status | Partners Needed |
| Strengthen and expand the Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) model in schools by increasing knowledge and collaboration among community partners. | Counseil scolaire public du Nord-Est (Near North School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord) |
Conduct annual VTRA training sessions and finalize community response protocol. |
In Progress |
CSWB Membership, others as required |
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Contact
Brent Kalinowski
Community Safety & Well-Being Coordinator