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Student Health and Dental Plan

Have a question about your health and dental plan?
Need to make a claim? Update your information? Check claim status?

Health and dental PLan Website
Visit the Student VIP Health and Dental Plan website! It is a one-stop shop for all of your interactions with the AUSU Health & Dental Plan. ​Students can access information on ​coverage, process claims, opt into or out of the plan, add a spouse or dependents, and get answers to frequently asked questions. Bookmark the link for easy access!

The AUSU Health & Dental Plan offers affordable coverage to all full time (12+ credits) fee paying Algoma U students. Benefits include extended health, prescription drugs, dental, travel, and accident coverage.
​
​Coverage extends throughout the entire year starting
September 1st 2020 ending August 31 2021.
Still not sure if you can get coverage?
Give us a call (Toll Free 1-844-364-7368) or send us an email and we'll let you know whether or not you're covered.
2020 - 21 Opt Out/In Dates
Fall Semester Start
August 10, 2020 - October 16 2020
Winter Semester Start
November 16th 2020-January 22nd 2021
Spring/Summer Semester Start
TBA
Opt Out/In Online
No opt-out requests will be processed after these dates, so make sure to opt-out before the deadline! Reminder emails will be sent to your student account email.

Local Crisis Services, Doctors, Counsellors, and Walk-In Clinics

Clinic Name
Hours
Address and Contact Information
Transit Route from Algoma
Type of Clinic
Doctor - On Campus
Hours Vary; email for more information
Clinic Location: SH216
Email: doctor@algomau.ca
On Campus - N/A
General Health
Mental Health Counsellor - On Campus
Mon 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wed 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thurs1 – 4:30pm
Fri 8:30am -12pm
​Drop in: Fri 2:30-3pm
Clinic location: NW 307
​ Email: 
healthservices@algomau.ca
On Campus - N/A
Mental Health​
Sault Area Hospital
​Emergency Room
Always Open
750 Great Northern Road
Algoma U/Sault College Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Cedar Heights Bus OR North St Bus
Emergency Health Services/ Sexual Assault/ Crisis
Market Mall Walk-In Clinic
Hours change weekly; call for accurate hours
275 Second Line West
​705-256-8585
Algoma U/Sault College Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Second Line Bus
OR
Walk to Queen + Hugill > Riverside Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Second Line Bus
Walk-In Clinic
West End Walk-In Clinic
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am - 3pm (no drop-ins after 2pm)
658 Second Line West inside Pharmasave Pharmacy
705-450-5339
Algoma U/Sault College Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Second Line Bus
OR
Walk to Queen + Hugill > Riverside Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Second Line Bus
Walk-In Clinic
Group Health Centre - Same Day Clinic
​(for Group Health Centre Patients ONLY)
Appointment phone line opens 8am
240 McNabb St.
​705-759-5525
Algoma U/Sault College Bus
Walk-In Clinic
My Doctor Now Clinics
Same Day or Next Day Appointments
955 Queen St. East, Unit 70
683 Great Northern Rd., Unit 1
​705-256-6963
Queen Street Location:
Riverside Bus

​Great Northern Road Location:
​​Algoma U/Sault College Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Cedar Heights Bus OR North St Bus
Walk-In Clinic
Station Mall - Telemedicine
***DOES NOT ACCEPT UHIP***
- no children under 4
- no wart or ear wax removal
- no casting
- no exams (pap, physical, x-ray, MRI, ultrasound)
- no acute or severe chest or abdominal pain, shortness of breath, or allergy attacks
- no injections
- no IUD insertion
- no suturing/stapling or suture/staple removal
- no prescription renewals for narcotics or sedatives
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Station Mall
293 Bay Street
​705-450-1715
Riverside Bus
Walk-In Clinic
Walk-In Mental Health Counselling
Free mental health and addictions care to children, youth, adults and families
Tuesdays 11:30am - 7pm
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
386 Queen Street East
​705-759-0458
Riverside Bus
Mental Health/
​Crisis
Algoma Public Health provides referrals for sexual/reproductive health
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
294 Willow Ave.
705-942-4646
Algoma U/Sault College Bus
Sexual Health/ Mental Health
HARP (HIV AIDS Research Program)
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12noon-1pm

240 McNabb St.
​705-759-5690
Algoma U/Sault College Bus
Living with HIV/AIDS
Good 2 Talk
Always Open
1-866-925-5454 or dial 2-1-1
N/A
Crisis
I.M. Well
Always Open
Download the App
N/A
Crisis/ Mental Health
Telehealth Ontario
Always Open
1-866-797-0000
N/A
General Health
Sault Area Hospital
​Walk-In Clinic
​9am - 9pm;
​for wait times, 
click here
​750 Great Northern Road
​Algoma U/Sault College Bus > Dennis St Terminal > Cedar Heights Bus OR North St Bus
Walk-In Clinic
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Algoma University Students' Union
1520 Queen Street East, NW103 (basement below The Speakeasy)
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 2G4

Office Hours: Monday / Friday By Appointment 
                         Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (lunch hour varies)

P: 705.949.2301 ext. 4719
​TF: 1.844.364.7368
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT AUSU
    • CONTACT
    • FINANCIALS
    • MINUTES & AUSU DOCUMENTS
    • AUSU STORE
  • OWEEK 2021
  • SERVICES
    • Academic Support Strategist >
      • GRADE APPEALS
    • FOOD PANTRY
    • THE PEOPLE'S GARDEN
    • HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN
    • I.M. WELL
    • AURA (ALGOMA U RADIO)
    • THE SENTIENT
    • WUSC
    • BUS PASS
    • ISIC CARD
    • LOCKERS
  • GET INVOLVED
    • CAMPUS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
    • VOLUNTEER
    • JOBS
    • ELECTIONS
    • EVENTS
    • BRAMPTON CAMPUS
    • TIMMINS CAMPUS
  • Student Advocacy
  • OUR PARTNERS
    • SASA