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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In-person
Support for All Ages

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.

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In-person
Support for All Ages

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.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses (PEPP)

Assessment and treatment services for individuals aged 16-35 who display signs of psychosis such as hallucinations, delusions or disorganized thought, and who have had no treatment or have been treated for 6 months or less.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs
Individual Counselling

CMHA TVAMHS’s Problem Gambling & Behavioural Addictions

For those 12 and older, a community treatment program for individuals concerned with and interested in making changes to their gambling, gaming, internet/technology, shopping, overspending or pornography/sex concerns

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Talbot House Time

A free weekly drop-in program for adults (16+) with mental health or addiction challenges, offering peer-socializing, games, crafts, TV, and a safe community setting. Peer support is available.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Transitional Case Management

A short-term program for adults with mental health or addiction challenges, helping stabilize their situation and connect to community resources.

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In-person
Supports for Adults

CMHA TVAMHS' Withdrawal Management Services

24/7 support geared to provide a safe space for individuals 16+ to withdraw from substances.

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In-person
Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer screening increases the chance of finding cancer early when it is more likely to be cured. When colorectal cancer is caught early, 9 out of 10 people can be cured. If you have colorectal cancer and do not get screened, you may miss the chance for early and more effective treatment.

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In-person
Outreach & Drop-In Services

Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)

Supports youth with complex needs by helping families coordinate multiple services, streamline referrals, and access programs across mental health, developmental, and social services in Southwestern Ontario.

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