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.

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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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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
Outreach & Drop-In Services
Smoking Support & Harm Reduction
Smoking Support & Harm Reduction

Southwestern Public Health's Needle Exchange & Harm Reduction Program

Provides free, private access to clean substance-use supplies (needles, syringes, cookers, filters, safer inhalation kits, condoms, etc.), blood-borne infection testing, safe disposal of used supplies, and mobile outreach delivery in Elgin, Oxford and surrounding areas.

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Hybrid
Crisis Support & Urgent Health Services

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC)

Provides culturally safe primary care, traditional healing, mental health, addictions support, and urgent health services for Indigenous people.

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Diabetes & Dietetics Support
Primary Care & Health Services

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) Diabetes

Nutrition counselling: Individual support; Group classes available. Any age; No need to be a patient at SOAHAC. Support for diabetes, Type 2, prediabetes, at‑risk individuals. Service area: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) people on/off reserve in London & surrounding communities

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Primary Care & Health Services

Southwest Ontario Aborignal Health Access Centre

The Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre's (SOAHAC) purpose is to improve access to, and the quality of, health services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of partnership, mutual respect and sharing. As an Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHAC), we provide innovative, Indigenous-informed health care to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in southwestern Ontario from Windsor to Waterloo Wellington and north to Owen Sound.

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Hybrid
Education & Self-Management

South West Self-Management

Offer support for people with health conditions (In person and online support), support for caregivers (Tools and workshop series) and support for health professionals.

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Hybrid
Additional Supports

South West Self-Management Program

Free workshops and resources that help people living with chronic conditions take an active role in their health and daily wellbeing.

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Transportation Supports

Spectrum Healthcare

Provides safe, reliable transportation for older adults to medical appointments, shopping, errands, social outings, religious services, and more. Driver companions can remain with clients throughout their appointment or errand and can accommodate walkers, collapsible wheelchairs, and individuals with cognitive impairments.

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In-person
Additional Supports

Spinal Cord Injury Ontario's Peer Support

A free service that pairs individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury and their families, with trained peer mentors who share lived experience, helping with emotional support, navigating day-to-day life changes and connecting to community resources.

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Virtual
Bone, Joint & Muscle Health Support

Sports Medicine Patient Education Resources

Offers patient handouts to read more about your injury and learn some helpful home rehabilitation exercises.

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