811

Health Connect Ontario

Health811 is a free, secure, and confidential service available to anyone in Ontario, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call 811 or use the online chat to connect with a registered nurse, get trusted health advice, complete a symptom assessment, find local health services, or receive help finding a family doctor or nurse practitioner through Health Care Connect. Please see the link for more information.

911

Emergency Services

Call for immediate, life-threatening emergencies or when someone is at risk of harming themselves or others. Connects to police, fire, or medical services for urgent response.

988: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Immediate, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Connect with trained responders by call or text.

988: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Contact: Call or text 988 Website: https://988.ca/ Call or text for immediate support during suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis. Connects you with trained counselors available 24/7 for confidential help.

CMHA TVAMHS' Hospital Walk-In Crisis Support

Offers immediate, in-person mental health support for individuals in crisis. Access through the emergency department.

CMHA TVAMHS' Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

Elgin County OPP and Aylmer Police Services partnership with CMHA: Mobile response to individuals experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis.

CMHA TVAMHS' Mobile Outreach Service Team (MOST)

St. Thomas Police Services and CMHA partnership: Mobile response to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-use related crisis.

ConnexOntario

Mental Health & Addictions

A free, confidential support service providing information and referrals for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services across Ontario.

Reach Out 24/7

24/7 free confidential mental health and addiction support line for people living in London, Middlesex, Oxford, and Elgin

St. Thomas & Elgin General Hospital: Emergency Department

Provides urgent medical care for serious injuries, sudden illnesses, or life-threatening conditions. Open 24/7 for immediate treatment.

St. Thomas Police Community Resource Unit

Special Constables patrol Elgin County and connect individuals to community resources.

The Inn St. Thomas-Elgin

The INN is a 24/7 shelter that provides safety, support, and solutions to individuals 16 and over who are experiencing homelessness in St Thomas and Elgin County.

Victim Services

Assistance and referrals for victims of crimes and traumatic incidents for all of Elgin County.