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Mental Health and Addiction Support

Taking care of your mental health is important, and help is available in both Elgin County (including St. Thomas) and Oxford County. Whether you need general support, youth services, or resources for specific needs, there’s a service for you.

5 ways to wellbeing

Boost your wellbeing with these 5 simple daily actions:

  1. Connect – Build connections with people in your life.

  2. Be active – Find a physical activity you enjoy.

  3. Take notice – Pay attention to your feelings and the world around you.

  4. Give – Helping others can be rewarding and builds connections.

  5. Keep learning – Try new things to grow your confidence.

In Crisis? Immediate help is available

  • Reach Out 24/7
    Call or text: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023

  • Mental Health Helpline (Connex Ontario)
    Call: 1-866-531-2600

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    Call: 1-800-273-8255

  • Kids Help Phone (Youth)
    Call: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

Elgin County resources

  • Violence Against Women Services Elgin County
    Get 24/7 support if you are experiencing violence.
    Call: 1-800-265-4305 or 519-633-0155

  • Elgin Counselling and Mediation Centre
    Find counselling for individuals, families, and youth.
    Call: 519-633-4423
    Learn about Elgin Counselling services

  • ATLoHSA Family Healing Services
    Access Indigenous-led healing programs and support.
    24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-605-7477
    Explore ATLoHSA services

Oxford County resources

  • Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness
    Access mental health services for children and youth under 18.
    Crisis Line: 1-877-539-0463
    Visit Wellkin’s youth services
  • Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
    Peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
    Call: 1-800-268-9688

  • Domestic Abuse Services Oxford
    Access 24-hour support for women in abusive situations.
    Call: 1-800-265-1938 or 519-539-4811
    Text: 519-788-9993

  • Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC)
    Health services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
    Toll-Free: 1-877-289-0381
    Explore SOAHAC services

Elder support services

Available in both Elgin and Oxford counties.

Contact Us

Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)

St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9

Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2

Call us toll free: 1-800-922-0096
Email us

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