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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Hybrid
Additional Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Clearing Clutter

A nine-week hybrid (in-person/virtual) psycho-educational group based on CBT for individuals who struggle with chronic disorganization or hoarding behaviours.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Community Mental Health Clinic

Offers psychiatric consultation and follow-up for CMHA clients who need specialized mental-health support, provided by a psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Community Opioid Program

A confidential, client-centred harm-reduction service for individuals aged 12+ who have current or past opioid use (or opioid substitution therapy), offering assessment, treatment planning, case management, withdrawal support, and community treatment across the Thames Valley region.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Community Withdrawal Support Program

Provides comprehensive withdrawal management and addiction care to the residents of Thames Valley. Includes: screening, individualized plan of care and connection to community referrals as needed. Self-referrals accepted.

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In-person
Supports for Adults

CMHA TVAMHS' Crisis Walk-In

Offers immediate, in-person mental health support for individuals in crisis. No appointment needed, providing assessment, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Intensive Skills

Offers Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups for individuals aged 16+ dealing with emotional dysregulation, self-harm or complex mental-health challenges. Group treatment or individual sessions for 1 year with weekly engagement for about 3 hours.

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In-person
Caregiver Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Elgin Family Support Group for Psychosis

A free monthly support group held for family members and friends of individuals experiencing psychosis, offering peer connection, shared insights and coping strategies in a safe, supportive environment.

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Hybrid
Caregiver Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Family Supports Program

A free service for caregivers of loved ones with mental-health or addiction challenges. Participants can access online self-paced learning, optional monthly peer-support groups, and addiction-specific family groups both virtually and in-person.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' French Mental Health and Addiction System Navigation Program

A free service for French-speaking individuals and their families dealing with mental health, substance use health or addiction issues. It provides screening and treatment planning, case management, and access to French-speaking professionals in person or virtually.

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