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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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
Primary Care and Clinics

Clinic 217 (RAAM: Rapid Access Addiction Medicine)

A low-barrier clinic for individuals in St. Thomas/Elgin County dealing with substance use disorders (alcohol, opioids, other substances), offering walk-in or call access, medication-assisted treatment, counselling and referrals; covered by OHIP.

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Bone, Joint & Muscle Health Support
Diabetes & Dietetics Support

Closing the Gap Healthcare Group

Community rehabilitative, personal support and homemaking services. Services offered at home, at school, in the community, in a clinic, hospital or at work. Also offers in-home nutrition counselling (Referral required through Ontario Health at Home).

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Education & Self-Management

CMHA: Brief Counselling

Offers counselling Services: 1:1 counselling (virtual or in-person) and collaboration with community partners.

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Education & Self-Management

CMHA: Structured Psychotherapy

Self-led resources guided by a coach or therapist (BounceBack, Clinician-Assisted Bibliotherapy, Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy). Individual or group cognitive-behavioural therapy.

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Education & Self-Management

CMHA: Transitional Case Management

Offers the following services: System navigation, Supportive listening, 1:1 and group appointments, Assistance and support with basic needs, Intensive case management, Discharge planning, Recovery and safety plans, Psychosocial rehabilitation, Education, Consultation and collaboration

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS

Offers a wide range of free programs and supports for individuals aged 16+ dealing with mental health, substance health and/or addiction challenges, including counselling, peer support, case management and more.

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Caregiver Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Addiction Family Group

A set of free services for caregivers of individuals aged 16+ who are experiencing mental-health or addiction issues. Includes virtual self-paced modules, optional monthly peer support groups, and a dedicated in-person/online family group focused on addiction.

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Bereavement Supports
Bereavement Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Bereavement Services Program

A free support service for individuals aged 16+ grieving a loss due to suicide or substance use. The program offers virtual and in-person counselling to help process grief and rebuild wellbeing.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Brief Counselling and Talk-In Services

Offers quick access, solution-focused counselling sessions for adults in need of immediate help with a specific issue, aiming to intervene early and prevent escalation.

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