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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Hybrid
Student Supports

Fanshawe College's Counselling Services

Free, confidential individual and group counselling for currently enrolled students dealing with mental-health issues such as anxiety, depression, academic stress, or personal challenges. Accessible online or in-person during regular hours.

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In-person
Student Supports

Fanshawe College's Counselling Services

Free, confidential individual and group counselling for currently enrolled students dealing with mental-health issues such as anxiety, depression, academic stress, or personal challenges. Accessible online or in-person during regular hours.

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In-person
Student Supports

Fanshawe College's Peer Support Services

Free drop-in and one-on-one sessions led by trained students for social, emotional and practical support for parents and students.

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In-person
Supports for Women

Fanshawe College's Sexual Violence Prevention and Support

Confidential services including support from a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator, information on campus/community resources, legal and academic accommodations, and counselling for students impacted by gender-based or sexual violence.

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Virtual
Additional Supports

Farmer Wellness Initiative

A free, unlimited mental-health counselling service for Ontario-based farmers, farm workers, and their families. Available 24/7 by phone in English, French and Spanish.

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In-person
Caregiver Supports

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) London

This group provides peer support for parents and caregivers of children or youth with suspected or diagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

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In-person
Eating Disorder Supports

Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations (FEDUP) Support Group

For trans, nonbinary, and/or intersex persons experiencing any stage of an eating disorder, eating disorder recovery process, disordered eating, or struggles with food and body image.

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Primary Care

First Five West Elgin

The First Five West Elgin program supports children under the age of 6 who do not have a primary care physician or nurse practitioner. The First Five program strives to increase access to health promotion and preventative health care services.

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Transportation Supports

FlixBus

Offers affordable intercity bus transportation to destinations across Ontario, Canada, and the United States. Passengers can book trips online or through the FlixBus app.

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