Patient Resources
Middlesex London Health Unit Immunization Connection Ontario (ICON)
SouthWestHealthline.ca - Your go-to resource for information regarding programs and services in the London and surrounding area
211.ca –Information on government and community-based health and social services offered Canada wide.
Online urgent care available for residents in Southwestern Ontario. HERE
Health Connect Ontario ( Health811) - Free Health Advice 24/7 - is free and available 24/7, online and by phone. You can get safe, high-quality health advice from a registered nurse, and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room.
Free access to a Registered Nurse 24/7 at:
"811" (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)
RENEWING YOUR HEALTH CARD:
You can renew your health card by:
Visiting a local Service Ontario location with the proper documentation
Renewing online if:
Your card will expire within 90 days
Your card has an up-to-date photo and signature
You have kept your address current with ServiceOntario
If you are between 75 and 80, you must renew your health card in-person to take a new photo.
You can contact the Service Ontario INFOline at 1-800-268-1154
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources - if you are experiencing a crisis related to your mental health please find information at the following link to access mental health professionals
Mental Health Apps
Mindshift CBT– info, tracking, voice recorded tools/strategies
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
AbilitiCBT– is an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program for individuals 18 years and older that you can access from any device, any time
https://abiliticbt.com/home
Pocketwell– all age groups, resources, mood tracking, crisis counsellors are available
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/pocketwell/id1576878966
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenspacehealth.wtc&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Being Me– journaling resources
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/being-me-journal-goals-habits/id1462605314
Calm– breathing and mindfulness guided exercises
https://www.calm.com/
Online Mental Health Programs and Supports
Wellness Together Canada and their Pocketwell app
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services
Indigenous Mental Wellness at St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Crisis Services for Youth
Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline
Call 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
Text to 45645
Reach out– https://reachout247.ca/
Call 1866-933-2023
Text to 519-433-2023
Kids Help Phone – 0-18y- https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Call 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
Text CONNECT to 686868.
CMHA London-Middlesex Crisis Centre– https://cmhamiddlesex.ca/
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline – This is available across Canada 24/7 and free of charge. This helpline gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text. Available in English and French, and other languages through an interpreter. For more information, click here.