Find Services

It can sometimes be difficult to find health and social services.

Listed below are resources to help connect you with services and supports available in the Elgin region.

Make the Right Call

Suicide Crisis Helpline

The helpline is for anyone dealing with thoughts of suicide, or those who are worried about someone else. When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines.

Connects you to non-emergency community and social services and government supports in your area in many languages 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Online search available 24/7

Connects you to a qualified health professional who can provide health advice and information 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Online search available 24/7

Dial 911 in an emergency when you need immediate help from police, fire or ambulance services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Additional Resources

24/7 access to information for mental health & addictions services.
Call 1-866-531-2600

www.connexontario.ca

Offers workshops and other resources to assist you in making decisions about your health (physical, social and emotional health), working in partnership with all members of your health care team.

https://www.swselfmanagement.ca/index.aspx

Online health service directory that makes navigating the health care system easier.

www.southwesthealthline.ca

Access urgent care without leaving home. Online urgent care is available for residents in Southwestern Ontario.

https://www.urgentcareontario.ca

If you’re caring for someone and you need support or have care questions, call the 24/7 Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273

ontariocaregiver.ca

Ontarians 18+ with depression, anxiety, or related symptoms may be eligible for free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, in-person or online. Refer yourself or ask a health care provider to refer you to this non-emergency service. https://www.ospwest.ca

Are you without a family doctor or primary care nurse practitioner?

We've put together a list of health services and resources in the community so you know where to go for care when you need it - no referrals required!

Services for People Without Primary Care - Summary - Black and White

Services for People Without Primary Care - Summary - Colour

Services for People Without Primary Care - Detailed Version

Primary Care Resource List Draft Design 2 2025 – template

Access your health care records

Your one-stop-shop for accessing your health records from participating hospitals in Southwestern Ontario.

ConnectMyHealth is a secure portal that allows you to view your health information from many hospitals in southwestern Ontario in one, consolidated view, and there is no cost to use it. Other information sources, like community-based laboratories and radiology clinics, are expected to be added in the near future. To learn more and to get connected, please visit

https://info.connectmyhealth.ca