Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities - South West

Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income individuals and families to help pay rent so that people can stay in their homes, and to cover utility fees (such as electricity and heating).
 
These services serve all or part of South West
Bruce (County of) - Bruce County Housing Services   Kincardine
Grey (County of) - Grey County Housing   Owen Sound
Huron (County of) - Pathways to Self-Sufficiency   Clinton
Salvation Army (The) - London - Centre of Hope - Housing Stability Bank   London
Salvation Army Community and Family Services - Strathroy - Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)   Strathroy
St Thomas (City of) - St Thomas Elgin Social Services - Housing Services - Housing Assistance Programs   St Thomas
St Vincent de Paul - Goderich   Goderich
Stratford (City of) - Social Services Department - Housing Division - Perth County Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative   Stratford
United Way of Bruce Grey   Owen Sound

These services are located outside of South West, but provide service to South West.
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)  
Ontario Energy Board - Ontario Electricity Support Program   Ottawa
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Low-Income Energy Assistance Program   Midhurst


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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