Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Elgin

Services or programs that prevent, mitigate, and respond to violence rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, or harmful norms. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse inflicted in public or in private. It can also include threats of violence, coercion, and manipulation. Supports may include emergency treatment, follow-up care, and counselling.

If you are experiencing an emergency situation call 911.
 
These services are located in Elgin
Canadian Centre for Men and Families - St Thomas   St Thomas
Oneida Nation of the Thames - Onyota'a:ka Family Healing Lodge   Southwold
St Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing   St Thomas
Valora Place   St Thomas
Valora Place - Women's Place Emergency Shelter   St Thomas
Valora Place - Women's Place Emergency Shelter - Mental Health Crisis Response for Abused Women   St Thomas

These services are located outside of Elgin, but provide service to Elgin.
Abuse Hurts/Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness   Newmarket
Assaulted Women's Helpline   Etobicoke
Aura Freedom International   Toronto
Carrefour des Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario   London
Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children   London
Fem'aide - Ligne de soutien pour femmes touchées par la violence  
Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses   Toronto
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres  
Réseau-Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario - London Office  
ShelterSafe  
St Joseph's Health Care London - St Joseph's Hospital - Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program   London
Talk4Healing - Telephone Helpline and On-line Chat Counselling Services   Thunder Bay


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


Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.


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