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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Services

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
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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Virtual
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Friendly Callers Seniors Support Program

Phone support for older adults provided by trained volunteers - weekly check-ins, supportive listening, and navigation of supports.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Heartspace

A free, women-centred, trauma-informed program supporting pregnant women or mothers with children up to age 6 who are dealing with substance use challenges. Services include one-to-one counselling, group supports, parenting help and case-management.

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In-person
Support for All Ages

CMHA TVAMHS' Hospital Walk-In Crisis Support

Offers immediate, in-person mental health support for individuals in crisis. Access through the emergency department.

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In-person
Shelter/Housing Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Housing

Provide supportive housing options for individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges, helping them build independence, stability, and recovery within the community.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Justice Transitional Case Management

Provides short-term community-based case management for individuals involved with the justice system, offering support with mental health, substance use health and addictions, housing, employment, education, release planning, and referrals to psychiatry and other community services

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In-person
Substance Use Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Let's Talk About... Substance Use and Mental Health

A free weekly virtual peer-support drop-in for anyone navigating mental-health and substance-use issues. Connects participants from all recovery phases to share experiences and build mutual support.

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Virtual
Additional Supports

CMHA TVAMHS' Life Worth Living

Offers group treatment support weekly to support one's mental health challenges or daily life stressors.

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In-person
Canadian Mental Health Association Programs

CMHA TVAMHS' Mental Health Court Diversion Program

Provides direct service to individuals who have mental health symptomology, developmental disability, and/or acquired brain injury and have been charged with a minor offence.

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