London and Area Supports

Community Resources

Apr. 4

Written By Meredith Wolf

If you are experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1 or attend your nearest hospital.

For resources about our community, call 2-11 or search southwesthealthline.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association

Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre

PHONE: 519-434-9191 or 1-855-668-0624

For adults & youth 16 years of age and older. Mental health and addictions support to prevent hospitalization. Confidential telephone support for people feeling anxious, isolated, lonely, sad or needing someone to talk to.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Crisis Intervention:

Phone: 519-433-2023 or toll free 1-866-933-2023

Walk-in and mobile assistance to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Overnight safe beds and short term accommodations.

Reach Out

Text or call: 519-433-2023

Confidential telephone support for individuals with addiction or mental health needs.

Victim Services of Middlesex-London

Contact through any London-Middlesex police departments.

Support to victims, family members or those directly impacted by a violent crime.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Helpline: 519-438-1122

Confidential, immediate, local and 24-hour support.

Support/Meeting for those struggling with alcohol call for more information and for AA meeting times.

Call: 519-438-9006

AL-ANON/ALATEEN

Support group for family and friends impacted by those who drink.

There is a 24 hour support line: 519-457-9393

Anova

Phone: 519-642-3000 (or) 1-800-265-1576

There are two shelters for women/children with one way transportation support.

Anova

Phone: 1-800-265-1576 (or) 519-642-3000

Sexual assault counselling for people 15 years of age and older. Offers accompaniment of a victim to court, hospital, or to the police station.

Athlosa Family Healing Services

Phone: 519-432-0122 (24-hour) or 1-800-605-7477 (24-hour)

Support to both women and children belonging to the First Nations who are facing violent living situations.

MindSHIFT CBT (this is a downloadable app for your phone).

Free downloadable app for individuals who experience anxiety, for day-to-day support and access to counselling. This does not replace counselling for individuals who live with anxiety. This is a supplemental app.

Website: anxietycanada.com

Resources and a free CBT based app to support day-to-day (resources for both adults and family members).

Health Care Connect

Searching for new physician, or a Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic.

Phone: 1-800-387-5559