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.
VON Supportive Care and Bereavement
Various groups including: Healing Souls, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness Meditation, Gentle Yoga for Grief, Drum Circle, Open grief virtual support groups for individuals grieving death-related losses including death by suicide, addiction related death, death of a child, and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
VON Transportation Services
Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands and social outings. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles and also provide a friendly visit along the way. Wheelchair accessible van and ambulatory transportation is available in Aylmer, East Elgin, St Thomas and Central Elgin Provides transportation to St Thomas vaccine site for adults age 55 and over or adults with disabilities at a cost (VON intake process must be completed, call 519-637-6408)
Voyago
Provides medical transportaion, accommodating wheelchairs, stretchers, and specialized medical needs.
Wasa Nabin
The Wasa Nabin Program supports urban Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18 through culturally grounded activities that foster positive behaviours, leadership, and well-being, while addressing individualized needs like education, social skills, and violence prevention.
WECHC's Community Food Programs
Provides access to nutritious food through programs such as community meals, food hampers, and nutrition support initiatives for individuals and families facing food insecurity.
WECHC's Rural Homeless Systems Navigator
Provides support for individuals in rural Elgin County who are homeless or at risk, helping with landlord mediation, eviction notices, access to emergency funds, and navigating housing and social service systems.
WECHC's Systems Navigator
Helps people in West Lorne and Dutton-Dunwich understand and access health, social, and community services including referrals to home care, mental health counseling, social agencies, and help applying for benefits like Ontario Disability or EI.
WEHC Transportation Service
Transportation is a support service that provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping and to various social activities and programs. Screened volunteers use their own vehicles to provide transportation and a friendly visit along the way. Accessible transportation is also available. Fee for Service Fare based on .56 per km driver, accessible .62 per km + $22/hour. Client pays for parking. Monthly billing system. All rides are dependent upon the availability of a volunteer / paid driver. All trips must be requested 24 – 48 hours in advance.
Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness
Community-based services and supports for children and youth with mental health concerns. Services include day treatment, groups and workshops, intensive family service, urgent access therapy.
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