Elder Abuse and Neglect - South West

Elder abuse is the neglect, or emotional, physical or sexual abuse of elderly people. The abuse may originate with their caretakers, children, grandchildren or other individuals who are sharing their homes or who are responsible for their care in a facility.
 
These services serve all or part of South West
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre  
Elder Abuse Elgin  
Elder Abuse Prevention London-Middlesex  
Family Services Perth-Huron - Counselling Services - Program for Older Adults or Persons with Physical Disabilities and their Caregivers   Stratford
Oxford County Elder Abuse and Neglect Committee (OCEAN)   Woodstock
Perth County Elder Abuse Committee  
Victim Services of Huron County   Clinton
Violence Prevention Grey Bruce   Owen Sound

These services are located outside of South West, but provide service to South West.
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly   Toronto
Assaulted Women's Helpline   Etobicoke
Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities   Toronto
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario   Toronto
National Seniors Council   Gatineau
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority   Toronto


Covid19 Vaccine for Ontario

Covid19 Vaccine for Ontario 

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 if you're experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information 
Vaccines are now being made available to various population groups based specific eligibility. See your local health unit website for details:
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Huron Perth Public Health
Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU)
Southwestern Public Health (Oxford - Elgin - St Thomas)

Local Health Care Service Changes

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available

COVID-19 Assessment Centres
Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are made available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies
Find an assessment centre near you


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