Crisis Services and Supports
Crisis Services and Supports
Crisis Services
If you are at immediate risk of suicide or harm to yourself or others, or if you require medical or emergency intervention, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - Call or Text 9-8-8; https://988.ca
- Reach Out Crisis Line - 519-433-2023 Toll-Free 1-866-933-2023; www.reachout247.ca
Crisis Walk-In Services
- Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (CMHATV) - Elgin Branch - www.cmhaelgin.ca/ - 10 Mondamin Street, St. Thomas, ON (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:00 pm). Information & Resources: Intake Team 519-633-1781; Toll-free 1-855-633-1781 (Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm); Support Line: 519-601-8055; Toll-free 1-844-360-8055; Complete a virtual intake form @ www.cmhatv.ca/start/ and a counsellor will reach out to help connect you to services.
- The Crisis Centre - cmhatv.ca/find-help/mental-health-addictions-crisis-centre/ - 648 Huron Street, London, ON (519) 434-9191 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for individuals experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis who do not require hospital or emergency services (911). Available to residents of London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford. Please note: The Crisis Centre is not a medical service (there is no psychiatrist on site).
- Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (West Region) www.ospwest.ca - Provides support for adults with depression, anxiety, and anxiety related concerns. An electronic referral is available at www.ospwest.ca. Self-referrals accepted.
On-line Supports
- www.mindyourmind.ca - on-line resource for ages 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.
- www.camh.ca/hopebycamhapp - free smartphone app “HOPE” by Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) that provides suicide prevention information, tools and crisis resources to support and guide individuals when they are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
No Family Doctor? The following resources are available:
- Healthcare Connect Ontario - This program refers people without a regular family health care provider to physicians and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients in their community. Call 1-800-445-1822or visit: https://hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca/HCCWeb/faces/layoutHCCHomePage.xhtml
- The Elgin Community Health Hub - 230 First Avenue, Suite 109, St. Thomas, (519) 473-0530 x 2258 - https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/locations/elgin-community-health-hub This health care clinic is part of the Thames Valley Family Health Team and is available to for individuals who do not have a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner and need help with diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, managing a chronic illness, prenatal care and finding healthcare support in the community. Appointments available Mon-Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call or book online at: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/online-booking/55722d6c-fdda-4b1a-ab5a-10c23d8ec603
- St. Thomas Walk-In Clinic -230 First Avenue, Suite 105, St. Thomas (519) 633-9627; Fax# 519-633-2677
Community Partners
- Thames Valley Family Health Teams: https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/
- Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (CMHATV) - Elgin Branch: www.cmhaelgin.ca/
- Parkwood Mental Health, Elgin Ambulatory Team: www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/mental-health-care/services
- Elgin Community Health Hub: https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/locations/elgin-community-health-hub
- St. Thomas Elgin Social Services: www.stthomas.ca/living_here/st_thomas_elgin_social_services