Need information about foot care, applying to Long-Term Care [LTC], nutrition, or continuing education? Want help understanding the very complicated world of health care [i.e. patient advocacy, community paramedics, MAID (medical assistance in dying), Anxiety Canada resources and other mental health supports]?
Jilly, RSSW,
Health & Wellness Coordinator,
705-845-2038
Ask if you need to be connected to:
- wellness checks
- social activities
- Ontario Health atHome services
- meal delivery options
- food banks
- new programs for seniors [i.e. dental care]
- LTC applications
- medical alert services
- grief counselling and other mental health supports
- power of attorney [POA] and other advance care planning information
- volunteer opportunities
- home safety checklists
- transportation
For crisis or emergency situations, call 911
or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
If you need help from the community, call…
811
to connect with a registered nurse day or night. This service is free, secure and provides confidential health advice. www.health811.ontario.ca
ConnexOntario
ConnexOntario is the primary mental health phone line in Ontario, offering free, confidential information and referrals for mental health, addiction, and gambling services 24/7. 1-866-531-2600
Good2Talk
24/7 support for post-secondary students in Ontario. 1-866-925-5454 | Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
For women experiencing abuse
1-866-863-0511 [toll-free]
211
a hotline connecting people to social services, programs and community supports need. www.211ontario.ca
711 or 705-474-0080
Ontario Health atHome – OHaH [North East Area Office] www.ontariohealthathome.ca
9-8-8
Suicide Crisis Helpline [call or text, available nationwide including Ontario]
Talk Suicide Canada
Support for those concerned about suicide
1-833-456-4566 | Text 45645 [4 p.m. to midnight ET]
Hope for Wellness Help Line
For Indigenous peoples across Canada
1-855-242-3310 [available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut]