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COMMUNITY
CONNECTIONS
St. Thomas & Elgin County
2021
A resource guide to
basic needs,
support & services
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We are pleased to present the 2021 edition of
Community Connections St. Thomas & Elgin County.
This guide is for informational purposes only. Information contained in
this publication has been gathered through The Healthline database.
The information has not been independently verified. For confirmation
of the information listed, or any additional information on a program,
please contact the organization or program provider directly.
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211 connects people to the right information and services, strengthen
Canada’s health and human services, and helps Canadians become more
engaged with their communities. When you don’t know where to turn
call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1 Ontario website.
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Contents
Childcare ................................................................................................... 6
Clothing & Household Items ................................................................... 10
Community Centre .................................................................................. 11
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault ....................................................... 13
Education ................................................................................................ 14
Employment & Training .......................................................................... 19
Financial Support .................................................................................... 22
Food ........................................................................................................ 24
Health Care ............................................................................................. 28
Housing & Shelter ................................................................................... 34
Identification ........................................................................................... 39
Immigrant, Newcomer & Refugee Services ............................................ 40
Legal & Advocacy .................................................................................... 41
Libraries................................................................................................... 43
Mental Health & Addictions.................................................................... 44
Parenting ................................................................................................. 50
Senior Services ........................................................................................ 51
Transportation ........................................................................................ 52
Index........................................................................................................ 54
Notes ....................................................................................................... 59
Notes ....................................................................................................... 60
Special thanks to our community partners............................................. 61
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Childcare
St. Thomas Elgin Childcare Services - 1-888-722-1540
https://onehsn.com
You may apply to as many child care programs as you like. By applying online,
you do not need to contact multiple child care programs. Complete and submit
an online application to place your child on the waitlist for any of the child care
options. Once your account has been created, you will need to provide
information about you and your family on the application form. The
information you provide will be used to suggest child care options. The
childcare provider will contact you when a space becomes available.
Corner View Child Care - 519-633-7900
11 Park Ave. St. Thomas, ON N5R 4P4; www.ymcawo.ca
Mon-Fri 6am-6pm
Nonprofit child care and school age programs for children from birth to 12
years
Contact centre for an application
Eligibility: Child Care Program - Children birth to 6 years
School Age Program - Children in Junior Kindergarten to 12 years.
Dutton Co-Operative Child Care Centre - 519-762-2399
3 Lions Rd, Dutton, ON, N0L 1J0; www.duttonchildcare.ca
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Licensed child care programs for infants, toddlers, preschools, kindergarten and
school age children. Before and After-School Program locations; Dunwich
Dutton Public School & Aldborough Public School
Call or apply online at the St Thomas-Elgin Child Care and Waitlist Application
Registry
Eligibility: Child Care - Children birth to 5 years; School Age Program - Children
6-12 years.
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EarlyON Child and Family Centre - St. Thomas-Elgin - 519-631-9496
Programs are located in St. Thomas and across Elgin County. Check website for
program locations and times; www.stthomaselginearlyon.ca
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality drop-in programs for
families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your
child, meet people, and get advice from early childhood professionals. EarlyON
Child and Family Centres are open to all families in Ontario. They are
welcoming places that offer a range of services and resources, where you can:
• Connect with other families with young children;
• Find new baby support and parenting workshops;
• Engage in activities such as play and exploration, storytelling, and creative
expression;
• Get advice from professionals to support child development, nutrition,
positive guidance strategies and more;
• Find out about other family services in your community.
N'Amerind (London) Friendship Centre - 519-672-0131
260 Colborne St, London, ON, N6B 2S6; www.namerind.on.ca
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
Promotes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual well-being of Native
Peoples, specifically urban Native Peoples. Culturally relevant programming
and the promotion of urban native self governing institutions and family
support
Call or visit; no referral required
Eligibility: People of Aboriginal, First Nations Ancestry and their families.
Milestones Children’s Centre - 519-631-0952
5 Shaw Valley Dr St Thomas, ON N5R 6J9; www.milestonescc.ca
Mon 6:30am-Fri 5:30pm
Child care program for infants, toddlers and preschool age children
Call to register
Eligibility: Child Care - Children birth to 4 years. School Age Program - Children
4-12 years.
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Next to Mom - 519-644-0201
231 College St, PO Box 249, Belmont, ON, N0L 1B0; www.nexttomom.ca
Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm
Child care program for infants, toddlers and preschool age children; full-day
available. Before and after school program and care on days when school is not
in session for school-aged children. Licensed by the Ministry of Education in
accordance with the Child Care Early Years Act
Call or apply online the St Thomas–Elgin Child Care Registry website
Elgibility: Child Care - Children birth to 5 years, School Age Program - Children
4-12 years.
Robin's Nest Early Childhood Education Centre - 519-631-1658
8 Hammond St, St Thomas, ON N5P 2B5; www.robinsnestchildcare.ca
Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm
Child care program for infants, toddlers and preschool age children, before and
after school program for children in JK and SK
Call or visit
Elgibility: Children birth to 5 years.
St Thomas Co-operative Nursery School - 519-631-7899
Centre Street Baptist Church, 28 Southwick St, St Thomas, ON, N5R 3R8
www.stthomaschildrensservices.ca
Mon-Fri 9:15am-11:45am
Nursery school and preschool program
Eligibility: Children 2 to 5 years.
St. Thomas Early Learning Centre - Aylmer Centre
519-631-7018 ext 128
344 Talbot St E, Aylmer, ON, N5R 5G5; aylmer@earlylearningcentre.ca
Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm
Child care program for infants, toddlers, preschool age children and school-age
children (6-12 years)
Eligibiltiy: Children 12 years of age and younger
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St Thomas Early Learning Centre - Aspen Ave and Continuous Care
Centre - 519-631-7018 ext 126 519-633-9002
1 Aspen Ave, St Thomas, ON, N5R 5G5; www.earlylearningcentre.ca
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm extended, weekend, overnight care available
Child care program for infants, toddlers, preschool age children and school-age
children (6-12 years) Continuous Care Program - Provide extended hours until 8
pm, 6 days a week
Eligibility: Child Care - Children birth to 12 years; Continuous Care - Children
birth to 12 years for families that are experiencing a temporary emergency,
crisis, or stressful situation.
St Thomas Early Learning Centre - Elgin Home Child Care
519-631-7018 ext 110
Dalewood Centre, 575 Burwell Rd, St Thomas, ON, N5P 0B4
www.earlylearningcentre.ca
Determined by individual caregivers
Licensed home-based child care program offering supervised care for children
in approved caregivers homes
Call, no referral required
Eligibility: Children 3 months to 12 years.
St. Thomas Early Learning Centre - Orchard Park Centre
519-631-7018 ext 124
200 Peachtree Blvd, St Thomas, ON, N5R 4Y8;
orchardpark@earlylearningcentre.ca
Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm
Child care program for infants, toddlers, preschool age children and school-age
children (6-12 years)
Eligibility: Children 12 years of age and younger
Tiny Tots Co-operative Nursery School of Aldborough - 519-785-2164
Aldborough Public School, 11443 Furnival Rd, Rodney, ON, N0L 2C0
Toddler Program; Wed 9:30am-12noon Preschool Program; Mon, Thu 9:30am-
12noon EarlyON Play Groups; Tue, Fri 9:30am-12noon Baby Time; Wed 1pm-
3pm; Nursery school licensed by the Ministry of Education toddler and
preschool programs, drop-in EarlyON play groups
Eligibility: Toddler Program; Children 20-30 months Preschool Program;
Children 30 months to 4 years EarlyON Playgroups; Children 0-6 and their
caregivers.
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YWCA St Thomas-Elgin - School Aged Childcare - 519-631-9800
16 Mary St W, St Thomas, ON, N5P 2S3; www.ywcaste.ca
Mon-Fri 9-5 (closed 12-1pm)
School-based programs providing child care in elementary schools before and
after school. Programs licensed by the Ministry of Education
Program Highlights - Creative arts and crafts, sports, recreation and outdoor
play, dramatic play, centre-based play, promotion of good citizenship and
school involvement, nutritious snacks
Care during professional activity days and holiday camps also available.
Register through the City of St.Thomas’s OneHSN online system
Eligibility: Children aged 3.5 to 12 years attending area schools needing
childcare before and after school.
Clothing & Household Items
Eastwood Baptist Church - Clothing Giveaway - 519-633-4131
400 Wellington St, St Thomas, ON, N5R 5T3; www.eastwoodchurch.ca
Third Sat of each month 9am-10am
Free clothing for those in need
Call or visit; no referral required
Eligibility: People and families in need.
Mennonite Community Services - Aylmer Thrift Store - 519-765-1356
300 Talbot St W, Aylmer, ON, N5H 1K2; www.mcson.org/programs/thrift-store/
Retail Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-4pm Fri 1pm-7pm Sat 10am-4pm
Donation Receiving Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat 10am-4pm
Gently used clothing and household items at discounted prices. Donations
accepted during open hours only. Please visit our website for current hours as
they may change due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Call or drop in
Eligibility: People and families in need.
Salvation Army (The) - St Thomas Community and Family Services -
519-633-4509 Thrift Store - 519-631-3206
105 Edward St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1Y8; www.thesalvationarmystthomas.ca
Hours vary
Services to help with basic needs. Coats for Kids - Free winter coats for those in
need for all ages. Community and Family Services - Emergency assistance
provided in the form of clothing, food, life skills training and counselling.
Grocery Store Gift Card - May be provided once every 4 months. People in need
10must make an appointment at 105 Edward St, Unit 3 to receive any assistance.
Bring proof of household income, identification of all household members, 30
day bank statement(s) for all members of household who have an income and
monthly bills. Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Monthly credit to
help cover electricity bills, based on household income and the number of
people living in the home. Other levels of assistance may be available for
Indigenous households, homes with medical equipment that have high-energy
needs and homes heated through electricity.. Thrift Store - Low cost used
clothing and household items, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-3pm
Call 519-633-4509 for an appointment or visit OntarioElectricitySupport.ca to
apply online
Eligibility: People and families in need.
Community Centre
Dutton Dunwich Community Centre - 519-762-2204
1 Scotland St, Dutton, ON, N0L 1J0; www.duttondunwich.on.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Parks and recreation facility for the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich. Services
include fitness classes and sports programs, community events and facility
rentals
Call or visit.
East Elgin Community Complex - 519-773-5631
531 Talbot St W, Aylmer, ON N5H 2T9; www.eecc.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Community recreation facility and arenas owned and operated by the
Township of Malahide and the Town of Aylmer; community events
community recreation programs, Seniors' Day Out program, skating and shinny
programs, pickleball, facility and ice rentals, Cooling Centre during heat
advisories.
Ignite Youth Centre - 519-631-8820
745 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1E3; igniteyouthcentre.ca/
Service: Mon- Fri 2:45pm-7pm Summer hours Jul 2 - Aug 31 Mon-Fri 12-6pm
Resource and drop-in space for youth. Age-appropriate programming in
recreation, leadership, arts and culture, education, prevention and awareness,
and volunteering. Daily activities that encourage self esteem, leadership, life
and social skills, and job readiness
Eligibility: Youth ages 12-18.
11Malahide Community Place Community Services Department
519-765-4755
12105 Whittaker Rd, Springfield, ON, N0L 2J0; www.malahide.ca
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Library: Tue 10am-2pm Thu 10am-5:30pm
Community recreation and banquet hall for the Township of Malahide. Services
include Tae Kwon Do classes, community events and facility rentals. Serves as
Malahide Township's emergency shelter. Designated as a cooling centre for
residents during summertime heat alerts issued by St Thomas Elgin Public
Health. Facilities include: catering kitchen, meeting room, Gary Barat Pavilion,
two lighted baseball diamonds and concession facility. Springfield Public Library
onsite parking area (horse shelter in northeast corner) green space with
playground and walking track; Call or email.
Shedden Keystone Complex - 519-769-2010
35663 Fingal Line, Fingal, ON N0L 1K0
www.southwold.ca/residents/township-facilities/sou...
Community recreation facility for the Township of Southwold. Services include
community events, facility rentals.
St Thomas Seniors Recreation Centre - 519-633-2850
225 Chestnut St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2B5
www.stthomasseniorscentre.com
Community centre for older adults.
West Elgin Recreation Centre - 519-785-0560
135 Queen St, Rodney, ON N0L 2C0
www.westelgin.net/en/recreation-and-culture/recrea...
Community recreation facility for the Municipality of West Elgin. Services
include community events and facility rentals.
12Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Canadian Centre for Men and Families - 519-914-5702
10 Mondamin Street Unit # 117 St. Thomas Ontario, N5P 2V1
www.menandfamilies.org
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families provides a broad range of programs:
workshops, mentorship, advice, support and discussion groups, as well as
individual, peer and family counselling
Visit website for hours and programs
Eligibility: Men.
Family and Children's Services of St Thomas and Elgin County
519-631-1492
99 Edward St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1Y8; www.caselgin.on.ca
Daily 24 hours emergency service Administration; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under the Child, Youth and
Family Services Act. Provides supports to children and families to maintain the
children with family or in other kin placements. Provides children with
temporary and long-term care through alternate placement. Supervision,
counselling and group support to parents and families. Handles adoptions and
adoption disclosure. Transportation to programs and services available for
clients if needed. Youth Homelessness Protocol - Participating agency for the
Youth Homelessness Protocol, designed to assist youth ages 12-24 in Elgin
County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in finding a safe
place to stay and to receive the supports needed to find safe long-term housing
Call or referral through community agencies
Eligibility: Children and youth 18 years and under and their families.
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - St Thomas Victim/Witness
Assistance Program - 519-633-1920
4 Wellington St, 2nd Fl, St Thomas, ON, N5R 2P2
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court
process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the
court case is over. Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions).
Court preparation, needs assessment, emotional support and crisis
intervention. Referrals to community agencies. Vulnerable Victims and Family
Fund - Financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and
families of homicide victims to attend court. Travel arrangements and
13expenses. Language interpretation. Real-time captioning or other equipment
for victims with disabilities
Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
Eligibility: Victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence,
child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual
assault and human trafficking) Families of homicide victims, families of motor
vehicle fatalities and elderly.
Victim Services Elgin - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 519-631-3182
613 Talbot St, Unit 104, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1C6
www.victimserviceselgin.com
info@victimserviceselgin.com
On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals to
community services. Enhanced support for vulnerable victims.
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+) Immediate assistance with emergency
expenses related to the incident, including emergency home safety,
accommodations, meals, transportation, dependent care costs, counselling,
cellular phones, vision care, crime scene clean up and funeral expenses.
Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes replacement of
government documents, storage locker, dental tattoo removal and treatment
at a recovery facility. No direct reimbursement for victims.
Referral by Police, Fire, EMS, community agency or self referral (email or
phone)
Eligibility: Victims of crime and tragic circumstance; VQRP+ - victims,
immediate family members and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent
crimes.
Education
Contact North - St Thomas - 1-855-451-7516
Employment Services Elgin, 417 Wellington St, Unit 143B,
St Thomas, ON, N5R 5J5 www.studyonline.ca
Mon-Thu 9am-4pm
Education network that provides access to literacy, secondary education,
general training, Ontario college and university programs and courses through
online (distance) education. Distance education technologies available, such as
audioconferencing, videoconferencing, web conferencing, computer
workstations and high-speed Internet. Information on programs and courses,
assistance with registration and financial aid options, referrals for academic
advising and counselling, referrals to community and employment agencies.
Monthly scheduled outreach in Strathroy, London, Dorchester and West Lorne
Call or email. Eligibility: People wishing to upgrade skills or education.
14Fanshawe College - St Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus - Academic
Upgrading/GED preparation - 519-637-9876
120 Bill Martyn Pkwy, St Thomas, ON, N5R 6A7; www.fanshawec.ca
Mon, Wed 6pm-9pm
College, employment, and apprenticeship preparation program. Participants
can prepare for the GED or complete ACE credits that meet entrance
requirements for post-secondary programs. Career exploration, computer and
employment skills upgrading is also provided. Register for our weekly
assessment session. New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable
starting point. Individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized
training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal
requirements. Participants can start the very next week.
Call to arrange interview
Eligibility: Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math
skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum. Must have facility in English.
Fanshawe College - St Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus - Literacy and
Basic Skills - 519-637-9876
Elgin Mall, 417 Wellington St, St Thomas, ON, N5R 5J5;
www.fanshawec.ca/cesstt
Mon, Wed 6pm-9pm Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30am-12:30pm
College, employment, and apprenticeship preparation program. Participants
can prepare for the GED or complete ACE credits that meet entrance
requirements for post-secondary programs. Career exploration, computer and
employment skills upgrading is also provided. Register for our weekly
assessment session. New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable
starting point. Individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized
training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal
requirements. Participants can start the very next week.
Call to arrange interview
Eligibility: Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math
skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum. Must have facility in English.
15Southwestern Public Health - St Thomas Site - Environmental Health -
Certified Food Handler Training - 519-631-9900
1230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1G9; www.swpublichealth.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Full day Certified Food Handler courses provided throughout the year and
monthly exam challenges. Certification is valid for five years and accepted
across Ontario. Topics include: applicable public health laws microbiology; food
borne illness, personal hygiene; serving and dispensing food; food protection
and preparation receiving and storing food safely cross contamination.
Check website for status
No referral required. Registration forms are available at the Health Unit or
online
Eligibility: Recommended to anyone working in the food industry.
St Thomas (City of) - St Thomas-Elgin Social Services - St Thomas-Elgin
Ontario Works - Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program -
519-631-9350 TTY #:519-631-3836
City Hall, 230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P www.stthomas.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills,
and prepare them to enter the workforce. Learning promotes high school
graduation. Requires participants to regularly attend an educational program
that leads to a high school diploma. Earning encourages participants to enter
school co-op programs and well as part-time or summer employment.
Parenting supports parents to become effective caregivers. Provides list of
available parenting programs. Participants in the program may be eligible for
financial assistance with school activities. Planned parenting activities
subsidized child care transportation cost assistance $500 incentive upon
graduation.
Call or visit website. Application process required
Eligibility: Young parents 16-24 years, and their children, receiving Ontario
Works.
16Thames Valley District School Board - Balaclava Street Adult Learning
Centre - Adult and Continuing Education - 519-631-0231
20 Balaclava St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 3C2; www.tvdsb.ca
Morning, afternoon classes, self study; Adult, alternative and continuing
education centre. Secondary school credit programs (Grade 10 to 12) for
adults, continuing education for all students. Day and correspondences/self-
study courses. Full or part time continuous entry courses, diploma and
certificate programs. Educational counselling to registrants. Credit for high
school diploma, workplace training, career preparation and prior learning
assessments, credit business and technical courses. English as a Second
Language (ESL) - General and specialty classes: Literacy ESL - For learners not
literate in their first language. Language for the Retail Profession. Language for
the Workplace. Citizenship Preparation - Offered to landed immigrants who
have been living in Canada at least 2 years (test can be taken at 3 years)
Preparation for University/Professional Testing; Assessment required.
Call for an appointment
Eligibility: Open to adults 18 and over, EI recipients and displaced workers,
persons re-entering the work force and resuming their education.
Thames Valley District School Board - GA Wheable Centre - Adult and
Continuing Education - Merrymount - St Thomas
519-631-2321 519-637-1667
Merrymount St Thomas, 579 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1C5;
www.wheable@tvdsb.ca
Classes: Tue 10am-12:30pm; Thu 9am-12pm Administration: Tue-Thu 9am-
3pm; Program designed to assist secondary school-aged students who are
either pregnant or new parents continue with their education while learning to
cope with their new responsibilities. Babies/infants welcome, but no childcare
provided.
Call to set up intake interview and assessment. No referral needed
Eligibility: Pregnant women or new parents 14-21 years working towards
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
17tykeTALK (Thames Valley Preschool Speech and Language Program)
519-663-0273
www.tyketalk.com; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Focuses on the prevention, early identification and treatment of problems with
speech and language and feeding/swallowing. Middlesex-London Health Unit
coordinates tykeTALK and contracts with agencies in the Thames Valley region
to provide assessment and therapy services at various community locations
throughout Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford Counties; Online referrals or call.
Referrals accepted from families or community professionals
Eligibility: Children from birth age to children eligible to attend senior
kindergarten (under 6 years of age).
YWCA St Thomas - Elgin Skills Training and Upgrading - Literacy and
Basic Skills - 519-631-9800
16 Mary St W, St Thomas, ON, N5P 2S3; www.ywcaste.ca/skills-training-
upgrading
Mon-Fri 9-5 (closed 12-1pm)
Skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal
skills. Helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-
school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence. Childcare
and transportation subsidies available. Continuous entry Sep - Jun in Aylmer
and St Thomas)
Call to register
Eligibility: Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math
skills below grade 12 of the Ontario curriculum. Must have facility in English.
18Employment & Training
Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada - Job Bank
www.jobbank.gc.ca
Website of Canada-wide employment opportunities. Searches can be restricted
by regions and keywords. Job descriptions are posted for each vacancy. Job
Match feature matches job seekers to opportunities that meet their skills and
experience level. Mobile App and Job Alerts available.
Visit website. Eligibility: Canadian residents.
Elgin Business Resource Centre - 519-633-7597
300 South Edgeware Rd, St Thomas, ON, N5P 4L1; www.elgincfdc.ca
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Fri 8:30am-4pm
Business counselling and resources for new and existing small businesses.
Community-based, nonprofit organization. Business loans, micro loans,
business space for rent and conference room rentals.
Call or visit website. Eligibility: New and existing businesses.
Employment Services Elgin - Ontario Employment Services
519-631-5470
400 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1B8; www.employmentserviceselgin.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; West Lorne Office: 160 Main St. West Lorne, ON N0L
2P0; 519-768-0020
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills,
interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation.
Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment
and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience, help in
maintaining employment, information and referral to other employment and
community services.
Second Career Program - Skills training and financial support for laid-off
workers. Services for employers - Help in identifying human resource skills
requirements. Matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities,
interests and experience. Support for developing on-the-job training plans and
monitoring of placements to support retention.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant - Financial support for individual employers to
purchase training for their employees. Available to small, medium and large
businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new
employees.
Youth Job Connection - Paid pre-employment training, job matching, paid job
placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for
employers. Mentorship, education and work transitions supports.
19Youth Job Connection Summer - Summer job opportunities and part-time job
placements during the year.
Call or drop in. For general information on Employment Ontario services call
the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-
533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
Eligibility: Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people
with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students,
apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers and assisted
services.
Fanshawe Career And Employment Services Elgin - Aylmer Community
Services - 226-210-6800 Text - 226-210-0956
20 Talbot Street East, Aylmer, ON N5H 1H4; www.fanshawec.ca/cesayl
Mon 9am-4:30pm - Tuesdays 9am-6pm Wed-Friday 9am-4:30pm
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills,
interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation,
information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment
and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience, help in
maintaining employment. Information and referral to other employment and
community services.
Second Career Program - Skills training and financial support for laid-off
workers. Services for employers - Help in identifying human resource skills
requirements. Matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities,
interests and experience. Support for developing on-the-job training plans and
monitoring of placements to support retention.
Youth Job Connection - Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work
in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing
multiple barriers to employment.
Youth Job Connection Summer - Ontario residents 15-18 years who intend to
continue high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job
placement. Focus on those facing challenging life circumstances and at risk of
experiencing poor transitions between education and work.
Services available in English and Low German.
Application process: Call. For general information on Employment Ontario
services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-
5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
Elgibility: Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people
with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students,
apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers and Assisted
services.
20Leads Employment Services - Ontario Employment Assistance Services
519-439-0352
171 Queens Ave, Suite 410, London, ON, N6A 5J7; www.leadsservices.com
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Offers employment services which may include
dissemination of labour market information, employment needs assessment,
career planning, employment counselling, diagnostic services, job search skills,
job finding clubs, job placement services, developing an employment action
plan, referral to appropriate interventions, assessments for disability-related
accommodations and participant case management and follow-up. Call ahead.
Some providers may require a referral before a visit
Eligibility: People 15 years and older with disabilities who are unemployed.
Mennonite Community Services - EO Employment Services
226-210-6800
20 Talbot St E, Aylmer, ON N5H 1H4;
www.mcson.org/programs/employment-services/
Mon 9am-4:30pm, Tuesdays 9am-6pm, Wed-Friday 9am-4:30pm
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills,
interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation.
Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment
and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience, help in
maintaining employment. Information and referral to other employment and
community services.
Second Career Program - Skills training and financial support for laid-off
workers. Services for employers - Help in identifying human resource skills
requirements. Matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities,
interests and experience. Support for developing on-the-job training plans and
monitoring of placements to support retention.
Call or drop in. For general information on Employment Ontario services call
the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-
533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
Elgibility: Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people
with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students,
apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers and Assisted
services.
21Service Canada Centre - St Thomas - TTY #:1-800-926-9105
1010 Talbot St, Unit 34, St Thomas, ON, N5P 4N2; www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm (closed 12noon-12:30pm) Service Canada Toll-Free Line:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Access to Government of Canada services, benefits and
documentation.
Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling
including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment
services. Access to online Job Bank. Employment Insurance - Basic income
protection program for employed workers. Financial Benefits - Information and
forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan
(CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits and Survivor Benefits, Social
Insurance Number (SIN) application - Personal identification number for access
to various Canadian government programs. Services for Business - Services
regarding employees and safety, including records of employment; wage
subsidies, labour market information, labour standards, occupational health
and safety and workplace equity; Call or drop in. Eligibility: Varies by program.
Financial Support
Canada Revenue Agency - GST/HST Credit
TTY - 1-800-665-0354
333 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0L9; www.canada.ca
Automated Service; Daily 24 hours Telephone Agents; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
GST/HST tax credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and
families with low or modest incomes to offset all or some of the GST/HST tax
they pay; Must file an income tax return each year to apply for the benefit
Eligibility: People with low or modest incomes.
Family Service Thames Valley - Credit Counselling Thames Valley
519-433-0159 ext 601 TTY - 519-433-0183
125 Woodward Ave, London, ON, N6H 2H1;
www.familyservicethamesvalley.com/counselling-services
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-4pm
Walk-In Credit Counselling: Thu 1pm-4pm
Offers free and confidential one-on-one meetings for credit counselling, debt
management, and budgeting. Counsellors help clients understand all options
available. Referrals to other community agencies and supports when
appropriate. Counselling also offered by telephone or by appointment every
other Wednesday at Nokee Kwe Employment Services, 1069 Wellington Rd S.
Call or visit our website to request an appointment
Eligibility: Adults 18 and older.
22Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Family
Responsibility Office - 416-326-1817 TTY - 1-866-545-0083
This mailing address is for correspondence only, not for mailing support
payments , Family Responsibility Office, Ministry of Community and Social
Services, PO Box 200, Stn A, Oshawa, ON, L1H 0C5
www.mcss.gov.on.ca
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Automated Information: Daily 24 hours
Administers and enforces court orders for child and spousal support. Enforces
domestic contracts, such as separation agreements that are filed with the
courts. Ensures compliance with support orders from reciprocating
jurisdictions. Note - Main address above is for correspondence only, the
following address is for sending cheques and payments. Include case number,
first and last name on cheques, and made payable to "Director, Family
Responsibility Office" Family Responsibility Office Ministry of Community and
Social Services PO Box 2204, Station P Toronto, ON M5S 3E9.
The court files a Support Order and Support Deduction Order with the Family
Responsibility Office, which then issues a support deduction notice to the
known income source(s).
Eligibility: Any person who receives or who pays support under a support order
made by an Ontario court, or under a domestic contract or paternity
agreement that is accompanied by an affidavit in support of filing.
St Thomas (City of) - St Thomas-Elgin Social Services (Ontario Works)
519-631-9350 TTY - 519-631-3836
City Hall, 230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1B2
www.stthomas.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial
support for basic needs.
Financial Assistance - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and
basic needs including food and clothing. Also offers emergency assistance for
items of extreme need such as, medical supplies (diabetic supplies, surgical
supplies) and medical travel and transportation.
Employment Assistance - Supports to help people become and stay employed,
such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills
training, community participation and participation in substance abuse
recovery programs. Financial assistance is provided to clients to cover certain
related expenses such as bus transportation, child care and clothing. Services
provided by local Employment Resource Centres.
Call or visit Housing Links for People (HeLP) - Ontario Works recipients can
contact case worker. All other applicants, call 519-631-9350, option 3, to speak
with intake worker.
23Eligibility: Adults and youth 16-65 years in financial need who meet eligibility
requirements Discretionary Benefits - Ontario Works and Ontario Disability
Support Program clients. May also be available to people with a low income or
those in receipt of Canada.
Food
Caring Cupboard Food Bank - Rodney - 519-785-2026
Calvary United Church, 221 Stinson St, Rodney, ON, N0L 2C0
Call for appointment. Hours vary; Provides a one week supply of groceries and
non-perishable food items to eligible low-income people and families once
every 60 days. Does not provide diapers or baby supplies. Christmas hampers -
Choice of ham or turkey, in addition to items for holiday dinner and non-
perishable food items. Toys/gifts for children aged 12 and under. Deliveries on
Dec 22 every year. Donations accepted - food donations. New gifts for
Christmas Hampers. Cheques or money orders preferred for monetary
donations. Tax receipts provided. Call for appointment. Christmas hampers -
Register in advance.
Eligibility: Must reside in Rodney telephone exchange. Proof of income,
address and identification required on each visit. Rent receipt and
documentation of all income (including government benefits) and expenses
may be required.
Central Community Health Centre - Community Food Programs and
Hospitality Meals - 519-633-7989
359 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1B7; www.centralchc.com
Community food programs and hospitality meals for all members of the
community. Programs vary based on time of year and community needs.
Craving Change - workshop series to help understand why you eat the way you
do and change your thinking about food. Held bi-annually.
Elgibility: Open to all community members.
Destination Church - Stone Soup Meal - 519-207-2676
668 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1C8; www.destinationchurch.ca
Thu 6pm-8pm
Weekly soup program. Participants bring one ingredient for the meal which
includes multiple courses. Group cooks and eats the meal together.
Drop-in. Eligibility: Open to everyone.
24East Elgin Community Assistance Program - Corner Cupboard Food
Bank - 226-342-7716
29 John St N, Aylmer, ON, N5H 2A7: cornercupboardaylmer@gmail.com
Sep-Jun: Tue 9am-12noon, 3pm-5pm
Jul: Tue 9am-12noon. Closed all of August
Provides food items, baby food and formula. Sometimes able to provide
emergency assistance with utilities. Donations of food and money always
welcome.
Call or visit. Bring proof of residency (birth certificate or passport) for everyone
in the home.
Eligibility: People and families in need. Available once per month.
EAT 2 LEARN - Elgin School Nutrition Network - 519-207-1040
204 First Ave, PO Box 22009, RPO Elmwood Square, St Thomas, ON, N5R 6A1
www.osnp.ca
Call ahead, hours vary
Community-based supports, resources and funding for schools in Elgin-St
Thomas operating student nutrition programs. Breakfast, snack and/or lunch
programs are offered at participating elementary and secondary schools at
least three times per week with most programs available on every school day.
Programs are open to all students at no cost.
Call for more information.
Holy Angels Roman Catholic Parish - Outreach Lunch - 519-631-3052
502 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1C2
https://elginrcparishes.ca/outreach-luncheon
Fourth Tue each month 11:30am-12:30pm
Community lunch
Drop in. No referral required
Eligibility: People and families in need. People who are lonely.
Port Stanley And Area Community Cupboard - 519-782-3122
Christ Anglican Church, 283 Colborne St, Port Stanley, ON, N5L 1A9
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Stanley-Community-Food-
Bank/341260989293360?sk=timeline
Food Bank: Third Tue each month 3:30pm-6pm
Following Thu each month 10am-12noon
Provides food items and a food voucher for Port Stanley Foodland once every
30 days.
Call or visit, proof of residency required
Elgibility: People and families in need.
25St Paul's United Church - Community Lunch - 519-773-7152
179 Talbot St E, Aylmer, ON, N5H 2W4; www.stpaulsunitedchurch.ca
Lunch: Tue 11:30am-12:30pm
Free community meal. Donations accepted
No referral needed. Drop-in.
St Thomas Elgin Food Bank - Cell 519-878-3663 / Office 519-633-5308
24 John St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 4H4; Mailing address P.O. Box 20025, St
Thomas, ON N5P 4H4; www.stthomaselginfoodbank.org
Mon-Thu 9am-4pm (subject to change due to COVID-19)
Food Bank to assist those in need of food, hygiene products, baby food,
diapers, formula, and incontinence supplies. We supply our clients with at least
3 to 5 day supply of food.
Call or text cell phone listed to order food hamper. WALK-UPS and all
individuals in need are WELCOME!
Eligibility: Must reside in areas of Elgin County. Proof of income, address, and
identification required for all household members. Rent receipt and
documentation of all income (including government benefits) and expenses
required.
Southwestern Public Health Food and Nutrition - 519-631-9900
1230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1G9; www.swpublichealth.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Information and community resources for people and families to access food
when in need (e.g. food bank locations, low cost meals, community meals,
cooking programs and a list of community dietitians). Website contains
information on services, support and educational resources to assist with
healthy food choices.
Call, email or visit the website
Eligibility: Varies per program.
The Grace Cafe - St Thomas - Street Mission and Soup Kitchen
519-860-2513
323 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1B5; www.thegracecafe.ca
Mon-Sat 8am-1pm
Registered charity street mission and soup kitchen that provides free coffee,
soup and lunch meals to anyone in the community. Also supplies free clothing
as available.
Drop-in
Eligibility: People in need.
26Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Elgin-St Thomas Office -
Community Support Services - Meals On Wheels St Thomas
519-637-6408 East Elgin - 519-765-2999
175 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas, ON, N5P 4C4; www.vonme.ca
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Meal Delivery: Mon-Fri between
11:30am-12:30pm
Hot or frozen meals delivered by volunteers on weekdays. Delivery includes
security check and quick visit. Grocery delivery also available. Frozen Meal
Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered twice a month. Clients choose
from a menu or can choose standard packages. Special diet types available.
Soup/dessert packages also available.
Call, pre-registration required
Eligibility: Older adults and adults with disabilities.
West Elgin Community Health Centre Community Food Programs
519-768-1715
153 Main St, West Lorne, ON, N0L 2P0
www.wechc.on.ca/programs-and-services/dietitian-services
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Community food programs for all members of the community. Programs vary
based on time of year and community needs; Learn How to Garden Workshop -
learn how grow vegetables. Garden plots available; Good Food Box - bulk
buying program offering monthly baskets of healthy, affordable produce to
support more fruit and vegetables in the diet; Cooking Kids - Monthly cooking
program for children aged 7-9 years. A make-and-take meal to share with
family; At the Kitchen Table - Monthly program for youth aged 10-12 years
where they share a homemade meal and discuss various topics.
Better Bites - Seasonal food demonstration, taste test and discussion by
Diabetes team; Craving Change - Small group program for adults designed to
help understand the reasons why we eat and provide strategies for improving
problematic eating behaviors Offered 1-2 times per year.
Adult Baking Club - Teaches young adults how to bake. Supported by
Coordinator of Community Support Service and Program Assistant.
Kitchen Kids - Monthly cooking program for parents with children ages 2 1/2 to
6 years. Children prepare and try food while parents learn tips for including
children in the kitchen; Krazy Kitchen - Monthly program for adults to cook,
taste and bring home samples to share. Children's programming available
Men’s Cooking - Cooking lessons and health education program for men and an
opportunity to share recipes; Call to register.
Eligibility: Varies per program.
27West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary - Welfare - 519-762-5757
185 C Currie Rd, Dutton, ON, N0L 1J0; wedaffodilauxiliarywelfare@gmail.com
No regular hours (volunteer run) Phone messages checked on regular basis
Food items available once a month. Arrangements for pick-up made on a case-
per-case basis.
Call and leave message. No referral required
Eligibility: Residents of Dutton, West Lorne and Wallacetown. Bring proof of
residency and income.
Health Care
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Division - Smokers' Helpline
TTY #: iQuit to 123456
55 St Clair Ave W, Suite 500, Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7; www.smokershelpline.ca
Free confidential information, advice, and support about quitting smoking
through telephone, online and text services. Service provided to people
thinking about quitting, have already quit and need support to remain smoke-
free, as well as family and friends wanting to help a smoker quit. Online
services include an interactive web-based quit program and online support
group. Text messaging service.
No referral required. Call or visit website
Eligibility: Smokers who want to quit, enjoy smoking and do not want to quit,
or have stopped smoking and need support, as well as friends and family
members.
Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre - Children's
Emergency Department Virtual Emergency Clinic - 519-685-8735
Crisis Call 911 in emergencies; www.lhsc.on.ca
Daily 5pm-9pm
Emergency virtual care for children. Parents and children speak to a doctor by
video to discuss the child's condition together and determine next steps
No referral required
Eligibility: Children 18 years and younger who need medical care for serious
illnesses and injuries.
28Elgin Audiology Consultants - Aylmer - 519-773-3838
St. Thomas 519-637-5925 West Lorne - 1-888-815-2306
www.elginaudiology.com
Aylmer - Open Tue and Thu; 17 King St, Suite 5, Aylmer, ON, N5H 1Z9
St. Thomas - Open M-F 9am-5pm Tues 9am-7pm 66 West Ave St Thomas, ON
N5R 5H7; West Lorne - Open by appointment; Heritage Homes Community Hub
146 Munroe St, West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0.
Hearing health care with registered audiologists. Hearing and audiological
assessments (tests), hearing aid prescriptions, hearing aid dispensing sales,
services/repairs. Central auditory processing assessments, industrial hearing
assessments (tests). Earplugs, batteries, swim plugs. Ear wax removal and
management, balance and dizziness testing. Ministry of Children and Youth's
Infant Hearing Program. Provider Authorized Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
vendor.
Appointment required
Eligibility: People with hearing difficulties.
Four Counties Health Services - 519-693-4441
General inquiries 519-693-4441 ext 2414
1824 Concession Dr, Newbury, ON, N0L 1Z0; www.mhalliance.on.ca
Daily 24 hours
12-bed acute care hospital with emergency department. Medical, day surgery,
therapy and ambulatory care services. Case managers from the South West
Local Health Integration Network available on site. Part of the Middlesex
Hospital Alliance (in partnership with Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital)
Walk in for emergency department. Medical referral and appointment required
for most other services.
Eligibility: Varies depending on the program or service.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - 416-922-6065
250 Dundas St W, Suite 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5; www.mssociety.ca
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Information, education, support, advocacy and referrals to individuals living
with MS and their caregivers/families. Provides information and support to
health professionals, employers, agencies and students. Various social
activities, drop-in activities and educational programs. Encourages and
supports research. Funding assistance with medical equipment.
No referral required, call
Eligibility: People with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends and/or
caregivers.No restrictions for membership.
29Ontario. Ministry of Health - Telehealth Ontario
TTY #:1-866-797-0007Crisis #: Call 911 in emergencies
www.ontario.ca
Daily 24 hours
Free, confidential access to registered nurses trained to help people decide
about appropriate options for care. Provides health advice or general health
information on topics including; breastfeeding, medications and drug
interactions, depression, suicide and other mental health concerns, teen health
and issues, food and healthy living, illnesses and injuries that need medical care
or are consistent. Does not provide a diagnosis or provide medication nor does
it replace the need for regular medical check-ups. Specialized support for
dementia caregivers; Nurses will connect family caregivers of people with
dementia to support, advice, and referral, particularly when other services are
closed. Dietitian Services; Call to speak with a dietitian for advice and
information on nutrition and healthy eating.
No referral required, call
Eligibility: Residents of Ontario. Health insurance number not required.
Regional HIV/AIDS Connection - 519-434-1601
186 King St, Suite 30, London, ON, N6A 1C7; www.hivaidsconnection.ca
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm evenings by appointment
Practical support, counselling services and programming for people living with
and affected by issues related to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. Education about
safer sex and ways to prevent getting or giving HIV. Stigma and discrimination
with respect to living with HIV as well as homosexuality. Testing for HIV and
Hepatitis C. Issues related to telling (disclosing) HIV status.
Call or drop-in for information or an interview
Eligibility: People living with or affected by HIV and/or AIDS, gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender, 2 spirit youth. General public.
Southwestern Public Health - St Thomas Site - 519-631-9900
1230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1G9; www.swpublichealth.ca
See schedule on website; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living.
Services include but are not limited to; immunization and screening for
communicable diseases, family and child health, breastfeeding and infant care
support dental health, sexual health injury prevention, environmental health,
physical activity, public health standards enforcement research and population-
based health research ,food safety.
Call or visit. No referral required.
Eligibility: Appointments or registration for certain programs or classes.
30SWPH - St. Thomas Site - Environmental Health - Safe Water
519-631-9900
Monitors community drinking water systems, public beaches, public pools and
hot tubs and provides information on water quality testing and potential health
effects. Recreational water and public swimming pools and spas - Conducts
weekly beach water samples for levels of bacterial contamination during July
and August. Inspects public swimming pools and public spas to ensure they
meet requirements. Small Drinking Water Systems - Public Health Inspectors
conduct risk assessments of identified small drinking water systems that service
public facilities. Private Well-Water Testing - Individuals can pick-up water
testing kits and return for bacteriological lab analysis.
Eligibility: Varies depending on service.
SWPH - St. Thomas Site - Healthy Growth and Development - Prenatal
Classes - 519-631-9900
Online and in-person prenatal classes in Aylmer, St Thomas and Woodstock.
Information on breastfeeding, physical and emotional changes after the birth,
parenting and baby care, labour and birth. See website for specific class
information. Please note that in-person classes are not available at this time
due to COVID-19, online classes are still available.
Call to register and receive online access code
Eligibility: Individuals who are pregnant. Support people welcome.
SWPH - St Thomas Site - 519-631-9900 Oral Health Services
1230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1G9; www.swpublichealth.ca
See schedule on website; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Preventative oral health services (dental cleanings, flouride varnish) provided
on-site for children and youth 17 years old and under. Healthy Smiles Ontario -
Allows eligible children and youth 17 years old and under receive check-ups,
cleanings, fillings (for cavity), x-rays, tooth extractions and urgent dental care at
a dentist of their choice. Will help eligible families apply for the program.
Call, visits by appointment only
Eligibility: Children and youth 17 years and under. Children and youth
automatically eligible if they or their family receive Ontario Works, Temporary
Care Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, or Assistance for Children
with Severe Disabilities.
31SWPH - St Thomas Site - Vaccine Preventable Diseases - Immunization
Services - 519-631-9900
1230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1G9
www.swpublichealth.ca
By appointment only
Immunization clinic. Vaccination against common infectious diseases. General
information and counselling to discuss vaccines. Immunization records are
reviewed to determine vaccination needs, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
(lockjaw) polio, haemophilus influenza type B measles, mumps, rubella,
pneumococcal, meningococcal, varicella (chickenpox) hepatits B, human
papillomavirus (HPV) influenza (seasonal).
Appointment required for St Thomas and Aylmer clinics.
SWPH - St Thomas Site - Healthy Growth and Development -
Breastfeeding Support - 519-631-9900 ext 1400
1230 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON, N5P 1G9
www.swpublichealth.ca
By Phone: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Walk-In: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Breastfeeding support and assistance from a Public Heath Nurse. Phone
support, office visit, or home visit available
Call, no referral required
Eligibility: Pregnant and breastfeeding parents.
St Thomas Hearing Clinic - 519-633-1624
120 Centre St, St Thomas, ON, N5R 2Z9; www.stthomashearingclinic.com
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm Fri 9am-3pm evenings and house call appointments
available on request.
Hearing health care with registered audiologists. Hearing testing for adults and
children, hearing aid prescriptions, hearing aid dispensing sales,
services/repairs. Musician, noise protection and swim earplugs. Central
auditory process testing, ear wax removal and management. Counselling for
hearing loss. Tinnitus Management and aural rehabilitation programs. Evening
services and home visits available on request. Authorized Assistive Devices
Program (ADP) vendor.
Call, no referral required
Eligibility: People with hearing difficulties.
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