Emergency and crisis in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lakehead Search & Rescue Unit
In short
Lakehead Search and Rescue Unit (LSRU) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization committed to ground Search and Rescue in the District of Thunder Bay.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Who it is for
- Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Getting online, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, A fresh start
- Where
- 411 John Paterson Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6M8
- How to reach
- (807) 767-2182 · info@lsru.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
LSRU - Hug a Tree
- 7.2 km from centre
- Crisis support
- Website checked March 2026
LSRU - Project Lifesaver
- 7.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
Lakehead Search and Rescue Unit (LSRU) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization committed to ground Search and Rescue in the District of Thunder Bay. The unit works with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the City of Thunder Bay Police Service for the purpose of supplying knowledge, manpower and equipment in the search for lost persons. Volunteers are on call 24 hours a day / 365 days a year to assist with the location of lost persons. LSRU currently has an active roster of approximately 30 fully qualified search ready volunteers for all OPP searches, making the unit one of the largest in Ontario and well respected in the SAR community.
When is it open?
Lakehead Search & Rescue Unit is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (807) 767-2182, email info@lsru.com, or use the website.
- Phone
- (807) 767-2182
- info@lsru.com
- Website
- http://lsru.com/
Listed in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
411 John Paterson Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6M8
411 John Paterson Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6M8Thunder Bay, Ontario
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