Health and Social Care Services and Programs

It can be difficult to find the health and care services available in your community. We are working together to make the system easier to use. Here, you will find a list of essential services to help get you started.
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Disclaimer: While we strive to keep this service page current, it is not exhaustive and may not include all available services.

If you are in need of emergency services, please call 911
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to 988, 519-433-2023 OR 1-877-539-0463
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Services

Chronic Disease Prevention & Management

Support is available to help you prevent, manage, and live well with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and COPD. Find education programs, coaching, and local care.

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Hospital & Urgent Care

Need medical attention now? Find local hospitals and urgent care centres in Elgin County, including options for in-person and virtual urgent care services.

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Indigenous Resources

Programs and supports created by and for Indigenous peoples, offering culturally grounded care, healing, and community connection.

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Local Services

Looking for more information on local services? This section includes additional programs, tools, and online resources that support health, navigation, and care in the community.

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Mental Health, Substance Use Health & Addiction Services

Explore mental health, substance use health & addiction support services, including counselling, therapy, and self-guided programs. Services are available for all ages and cover a range of needs.

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Primary Care

Find walk-in clinics, family doctors, nurse practitioners, and community health centres, especially if you don't currently have a primary care provider.

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Culture, Community & Traditional Healing

13 Moons Land-based Learning

13 Moons Land-Based Learning offers Indigenous-led, land-based education rooted in Oneida teachings and moon cycles. Its programs strengthen cultural identity, language revitalization, youth leadership, and wellness through hands-on learning, traditional knowledge, and connection to the land.

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In-person
Outreach & Drop-In Services

211

Connects you to non-emergency community and social services and government supports in your area in many languages 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

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In-person
Support for All Ages
Primary Care

811

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.

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In-person
Support for All Ages

911

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.

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In-person
Support for All Ages
Crisis Services

988: 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.

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Support for All Ages

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.

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Transportation Supports

Accesssible Parking Permit Application

Ontario accessible parking permits (APPs) can be issued to either: an individual whose mobility is limited because of a permanent or temporary disability OR an Ontario corporation or non-profit organization for use in vehicles they own or lease for the purpose of transporting people with disabilities. There is no cost to get, renew or replace an accessible parking permit.

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Family, Children & Youth

Akwe:Go

The Akwe:Go Program at N'Amerind Friendship Centre provides culturally grounded support to urban Indigenous children ages 7 to 12, promoting positive behaviours, well-being, and individualized development through one-on-one and group activities.

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In-person
Caregiver Supports

Al-Anon Family Group

Free, peer-run support meetings for anyone affected by someone else's drinking, offering understanding, shared experience, and tools for coping and self-care in a confidential, non-judgmental setting.

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