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.
Disclaimer: While we strive to keep this service page current, it is not exhaustive and may not include all available services.
Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT)'s Dream On - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia
A free, one-time interactive session offering cognitive-behavioural strategies to help adults (18+) improve sleep through non-medication approaches.
The Annex
A free, compassionate service offering addiction support groups, counselling, peer support, and referrals for mental-health, medical, dental, legal, financial and housing assistance.
The Family Central
Provides 24/7 emergency shelter and transitional housing, including overnight accommodations from November 1 to March 31. Services include meals, health care and medical aid, counselling and support, as well as systems navigation to help individuals access housing supports, Ontario Works, disability benefits, and other community services.
The Family Central's Food Security Program
Provides food support, including grocery hampers and emergency food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the community.
The Fanshawe College Institute of Indigenous Learning
The Fanshawe College Institute of Indigenous Learning provides a welcoming, culturally supportive space for First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and non-status Indigenous students. It offers academic advising, peer tutoring, cultural and spiritual programming, social activities, study spaces, and access to knowledgeable staff who support students' academic, personal, and cultural success throughout their educational journey.
The Four Counties Community Transit System
Operates a wheel-chair accessible bus available to the residents of the Four Counties area, including the counties of Elgin, Kent, Lambton and Middlesex. To reach dispatch or for more information, call the number. The cost to take the Four Counties Transit bus is $7 one way. Trips can be dispatched through the program contacts also.
The Grace Cafe
Offers free or low-cost meals to community members in need, providing a welcoming space for nourishment and social connection.
The Harbour
A campus-based support centre in London, Ontario for students and young adults with eating disorders, offering clinical treatment and restorative care via the Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada.
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.
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