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Treatment planning and community-based outpatient treatment for people with gambling, gaming, internet/technology, shopping/overspending or pornography/sex concerns

Assesses people with gambling, gaming, internet/technology, shopping/overspending or pornography/sex concerns using standardized assessment tools * develops treatment plans, including referrals to other organizations where appropriate * telephone consultations available

Offers support and assistance for abstinence, moderation, or harm reduction goals * referrals to other services as needed * one-to-one, couple, family and group counselling * specialized counselling services for youth, young adults and adults 55 years and older * consultations and ongoing counselling available by telephone or in person * counsellors work with clients on co-occurring substance use concerns if requested

Note that we do not offer services to people with outstanding charges that are sexual in nature or if the index offense is being appealed

Smoking cessation treatment and counselling support

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) provided free of charge * NRT products available include patch, inhaler, gum, and lozenge

Facilitation (groups, one-on-one)

Support to urban First Nation people with an alcohol, drug or gambling problems

Services offered:

• referrals to treatment centres and healing lodges
• After Care support
• correctional and detention centres visits upon request
• RedPath Addiction Program
• one-on-one and group support
• family wellness sessions
• school information presentations
• health promotion
• evening sessions upon request

Health centre focused on individual, family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * community development, health promotion and prevention services * referrals to other local and social health services * services aimed at people living with a low income, newcomers, individuals and families with chronic and complex illness

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Health Outreach for People Experiencing Homelessness - Health, social services and daily programming for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Services and Programs:

• Argyle Site
• Huron St Site
• Old East Village Site

8-bed residential recovery home that provides services to men with alcohol and other drug problems

One-on-one and group counselling and social and recreational programs * follow-up contact offered to ex-residents who are encouraged to remain involved in community rehabilitation programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services * personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health Primary Health Care

Services offered to rostered patients by a health care team of doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, dietician, social worker, chiropodist, and physiotherapist including:

Complex Mental Health and Addictions - includes mental health conditions with severe effects on client functional abilities. For all clients with ongoing addiction concerns, this team will provide the most wraparound care and support.

Social Work Support Program - provides confidential short-term, and goal-focused counselling to help individuals dealing with Depression, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Stressful life situations, Relationship issues, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Assertiveness Training and Solution Focused/ Brief Therapy principles. Access to social work is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.

Anger Solutions Program™ helps individuals develop appropriate ways to express and resolve their anger. Built on a psychosocial rehabilitation foundation, Anger Solutions incorporates the best of several evidence-based therapeutic models.

Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and Older Adult - includes clients whose primary diagnoses are diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular conditions, etc. who require routine monitoring and will benefit from support in self management of these conditions. This includes all clients who are 65 years and over as many will overlap with the CDM conditions, thus we also routinely monitor osteoporosis, falls risks and cognitive changes.

Osteoporosis program: Watch for the upcoming launch of our new bone health and falls prevention program! Clients will have the opportunity to learn about their risk level for osteoporosis, eating well for strong bones, fall prevention techniques, appropriate exercises and medication education.

Physiotherapy Program - The Physiotherapist performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counseling. Various treatments are prescribed including but not limited to, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS). Access to physiotherapy is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
Seniors' Social Group -provides seniors with an opportunity to get out and meet new people, enjoy music, snacks, and fun activities in a relaxed atmosphere.

Smoking Cessation Program - Provides high quality one-on-one smoking cessation behavioural counselling, coaching and support to clients wishing to reduce or quit smoking, including assessing client readiness to reduce/quit smoking, review of evidence-based pharmacotherapies and psycho-social interventions, assisting client with development of a Quit Plan, and coaching, supporting and encouraging client in the achievement of their Quit Goals. Access to the Smoking Cessation Program is by referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.

Preventative/Prenatal/Pediatrics - this group will primarily be clients who need mostly screening programs, immunizations, episodic care, supportive education, and programs to support healthy lifestyles.

Nutrition program - The CCHC Dietician performs community nutritional needs assessments and identifies barriers to acquiring adequate food security, facilitating and supporting community initiatives to improve food security and performs nutritional assessments, development of client-focused nutritional plans, health education/counseling. Access the Dietician is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner or from the community at large.

Craving Change^TM - Watch for the upcoming program that provides cognitive-behavioural tools, activities and strategies that address the universal struggle to change problematic and emotional eating behaviours. The thought-provoking, 'how-to' approach focuses on the 'why' of eating behaviour and what to do about it.

St. Thomas Outreach program provides care to those who are homeless or underhoused or face other barriers to care, such as not being able to access a family physician or nurse practitioner, lack of Ontario health insurance benefits or lack of transportation.

Mobile Unit Outreach brings care to primarily uninsured folks in the county.

Services and Programs:

• Clinical Dietitian Services
• Needle Exchange Program

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

Services include but are not limited to:

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
• family and child health
• breastfeeding and infant care support
• dental health
• sexual health
• injury prevention
• environmental health
• physical activity
• public health standards enforcement
• research and population-based health research
• food safety

Prevents and controls disease * maintains, improves and promotes health through health education, consultation, advocacy, public policy development, legislation, mass communications, and community development

Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of a public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment

Smoking Cessation Program - One-on-one counseling with health promoters and public health nurses to develop a plan to assist smokers with quitting

Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention - Enhance wellbeing and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * Support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * Incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries.

Healthy Growth and Development - Provides Information, referrals and support on child and family health topics such as:

Infectious Diseases - Communicable disease control and infection prevention and control * monitors and follows up with reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases in both the community and in health care settings

Sexual Health Services - Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services * confidential services * no health card required for many services

• birth control counseling
  
  Services and Programs:
  • Environmental Health
  • Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Program
  • Oral Health Services
  • School Health
  • Smoke-Free Ontario Act Enforcement
  • Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Health centre with services provided by community workers

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices

Services include:

• Healthy Babies Healthy Children
• Aboriginal Health and Wellness
• mental health
• home and community care
• National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

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Emergency Preparedness * Environmental Health * Healthy Communities * Healthy Schools * Healthy Workplaces * Poverty and Health * Smoke-free Spaces

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Health Care Providers * Long Term Care/Retirement Homes * Child Care Centre * Educators * Pharmacies

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Ask a Nurse * Immunization Clinics * Sexual Health Clinics * Influenza (Flu) Clinics * TB Skin Tests Clinics * Preventive Dental Clinics

Classes

Food Handler Certification * Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes * Immunization Education Sessions * Stop Smoking Workshops * Become a You're the Chef Leader

Forms

Child Care Centre Forms * Breastfeeding Support * Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program * Food handler certification * Vaccine Order Forms * Special Events & Farmers' Market Forms

Rapid access addiction medicine (RAAM) Oxford is a walk-in clinic for people aged 18+ who are struggling with alcohol or opioid use. You do not need an appointment to access care at the RAAM.

Working with existing social and health services to provide education programs, outreach, housing stability and support services to residents of Oxford County.

Outreach and Housing

Drop-In Services include:
* Form completion
* System navigation
* Advocacy
* Information on community resources
* Appointment support
* Housing system navigation
* Support completing rental applications
* Housing search support
* Kijiji tips & tricks

We provide Primary Health Care, system navigation and support for diverse populations of all ages and stages of life with a focus on those who experience challenges and barriers to accessing care, including those living in poverty; experiencing mental health and addictions; housing instability; isolated seniors; youth at risk and those with complex chronic disease.

Mobile Health Outreach Bus (MHOB):
Team consists of an outreach worker, primary care providers andcommunity partners. who work collaboratively to bring services toclients in the community. Services provided include wound care, support with form completion, community resources/referrals, mental health support, harm reduction and personal hygiene supplies. The bus travels to several locations throughout Oxford County weekly; Call 226-232-8207 for more details.

We provide Primary Health Care, system navigation and support for diverse populations of all ages and stages of life with a focus on those who experience challenges and barriers to accessing care, including those living in poverty; experiencing mental health and addictions; housing instability; isolated seniors; youth at risk and those with complex chronic disease.

Mobile Health Outreach Bus (MHOB):
Team consists of an outreach worker, primary care providers andcommunity partners. who work collaboratively to bring services toclients in the community. Services provided include wound care, support with form completion, community resources/referrals, mental health support, harm reduction and personal hygiene supplies. The bus travels to several locations throughout Oxford County weekly; Call 226-232-8207 for more details.

Working with existing social and health services to provide education programs, outreach, housing stability and support services to residents of Oxford County.

Outreach and Housing

Drop-In Services include:
* Form completion
* System navigation
* Advocacy
* Information on community resources
* Appointment support
* Housing system navigation
* Support completing rental applications
* Housing search support
* Kijiji tips & tricks

Huron Perth Public Health works in partnership with the community to foster conditions in which people can be healthy and promote health, protect health, and prevent disease by providing community health services and programs for Huron and Perth Counties.

Services include:

• health promotion and well being
• pregnancy support
• sexual health clinics
• substance use and harm reduction
• immunization
• communicable disease investigations and outbreak control
• food safety inspections
• rabies investigations
• safe drinking water measures

COVID19 Vaccination Clinics - available in several locations in Huron and Perth. Online booking through Provincial Vaccine Booking System for first, second or booster doses HERE or by calling 1-833-943-3900(open 7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm). Vaccination information available on HPPH website at www.hpph.ca/getvaccinated.

The Province has a Testing and Isolation Information Line that can be used for information regarding testing and access, confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases, self-isolation, or exposure to COVID-19 1-888-777-0730.

COVID19 Offices open. Call for intake and protocols. Clients will be supported either in-person, over the phone or via videoconferencing. Intake and main office lines will be monitored and messages responded to within one business day. Some peer support groups are running via Zoom. Ensuring clients have resources they need to stay connected and safe. Still taking referrals, please call.

The Addiction Medicine Clinics supported in partnership with Dr. Datema, are considered an essential service so will remain open on their usual days. They are doing active telephone screening day before clinic and active screening is taking place at clinics and practicing social distancing by limiting the number of clients at the clinic at one time.

Anyone in acute mental health or addiction crisis should contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484

Community-based agency offering professional counselling, resources and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and problem gambling/gaming, assessment and community counselling for individuals experiencing difficulties with either their own or a loved one's substance use or gambling/gaming behaviour.

Services include

• Addiction Supportive Housing
• Adult Substance Use
• Community Withdrawal Management
• Court Support
• Heart to Home
• Opiate Counselling
• Peer Support
• Pregnancy and Parenting
• Problem Gambling and Behavioural Change
• Supportive Housing of Perth Program
• Transitional Case Management
• Youth Community Treatment
• Youth Substance Abuse
• Youth Virtual Hub

Main offices in Stratford and Goderich with outreach offices in many locations throughout Huron County and Perth County as well as in all Huron/Perth Secondary schools.

In-person and virtual sessions. Call to book appointment and see website for safety procedures

Diverse group of experienced practitioners that provide short and long term counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families from ages 4 and up. A variety of group therapy interests are also represented. Issues that are treated include:

• anxiety
• depression
• relationships
• adjustment to illness or injury
• trauma
• anger management
• Cognitive Behaviioural Therapy (CBT)
• family and marital relationships
• mediation
• separation and divorce
• meditation
• personality problems
• substance abuse

Assess people with substance use, internet, gaming and gambling concerns using standardized assessment tools * develop treatment plans, including referrals to other organizations where appropriate * phone consultations are available by contacting the Internet, Gaming Disorders and Problem Gambling Services intake line

Community Treatment Order Case Management - Intensive case management services to people with a serious mental illness who are subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO) issed by a psychiatrist

Intensive Case Management - Intensive case management services to people with a serious mental illness

Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses (PEPP) - Program provides screening, assessment, treatment and follow-up to clients with first episode psychosis

One-on-one and group sessions to promote health and to assist people in navigating the health system connecting with community programs and linking to available social services

Services and programs:

• smoking cessation counselling
• system navigation
• Forms Assistance Day
• education on health-related topics
• harm reduction needle exchange

Health centre focused on family and community health, illness prevention and health promotion * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * health professionals provide primary care services and referrals to other local health and community services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Transportation to Vaccine Clinics - Volunteer drivers take West Elgin residents to vaccine clinics * accessible shuttle for those who need it * funded through Gift-A-Ride program * working to get everyone who needs a vaccine access to a vaccine

Assisted Living Program - Support staff provide care for frail older adults or people with disabilities, who have difficulty caring for themselves, but who are still capable of living independently in their own home or apartment * personal support, homemaking, care coordination, medication assistance, and security checks * scheduled and unscheduled visits * support staff available daily in the homes/apartments of clients

Community Support Services for Seniors - Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community

Health Promotion and System Navigation Services - One-on-one and group sessions to promote health and to assist people in navigating the health system connecting with community programs and linking to available social services

Parenting Support - Parenting education and support including prenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and a Well Baby Clinic

Services and Programs:

• Chiropody Services
• Chronic Disease Management Services
• Clinical Dietitian Services
• Community Engagement
• Community Food Programs
• Diabetes Education
• Harm Reduction Services
• Mental Health Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy Services - Talbot Trail Physiotherapy
• Primary Care Services

Programming is in response to identified risks and health concerns unique to the community within the context of the many determinants of health including Indigenous social determinants of health. The targeted areas are physical fitness, nutrition, smoking cessation and chronic disease prevention with a strong emphasis on diabetes.

Supports the well being of individuals and families through the coordination of professional counseling services, within or outside the community, art and play therapies targeting children and youth, case management services for individuals seeking mental health and/or addictions services in addition to addictions counseling and referral to treatment centres, medical detoxification, medical care and/or methadone programs.