Emergency Medical Care
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.
Healthcare & Medical Services
Accessing healthcare can be challenging, especially when you are unsure where to start or what services are available. This section provides information and links to healthcare and medical services, including primary care, community health programs, mental health supports, and other resources to help individuals and families find appropriate care.
Need help finding the right service?
211 Ontario — Free information and referrals to health and community services. Ontario 211 can help people find services in their area and offers information in more than 150 languages.
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
Learn about Ontario's publicly funded health insurance, including eligibility, coverage, and how to apply for or renew your health card.
Find a Family Doctor & Primary Care
Resources for finding a family doctor or primary care provider, accessing medical clinics, and getting routine and ongoing health care.
Specialist & Hospital Services
Information about London hospitals, specialist care, diagnostic services, outpatient clinics, and other hospital-based health services.
Health811
Get free, confidential health advice from registered nurses by phone or online, 24 hours a day. You can also find health services near you.
Public Health
Find your local public health unit for immunizations, sexual health services, health promotion, disease prevention, and community health programs.
Middlesex-London Health Unit
Provides public health programs and services for individuals and families in London and Middlesex County, including immunization, sexual health, birth control, dental services, prenatal and parenting support, breastfeeding support, and other community health programs.
Pregnancy & Maternity Care
Information and services for pregnancy, prenatal care, childbirth, midwifery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and support for new parents.
Forest City Midwifery C.A.R.E - London
Midwives of Middlesex & Area - London
Wind Rose Midwifery — Komoka/London-Middlesex area
Midwifery Practices & Referral Information - LHSC
Women’s Health -LHSC
Dental Care
Information about dental services, community dental programs, low-cost options, emergency dental care, and government dental benefits.
The Write Clinic - Assessable & Affordable dental care for Londoners.
The Wright Clinic offers dental care to Londoners facing barriers due to income or housing insecurity.
Vision & Eye Care
Resources for eye examinations, optometry services, vision care, and programs that may help with the cost of eye care.
Ontario Association of Optometrists – Find an Eye Doctor
OHIP-Covered Eye Exams
Description:
OHIP covers eligible eye examinations for children and youth 19 and under, adults 65 and older, and adults aged 20–64 with certain medical conditions affecting their eyes. Additional coverage may be available through Ontario Works or ODSP for people who are not eligible for OHIP-covered routine eye exams.
City of London Discretionary Benefits
Description:
The City of London's Discretionary Benefits program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income London residents for certain essential health-related and emergency needs. Vision care is one of the services that may be covered. Eligibility and coverage are based on financial circumstances, need and available program funding, and approval is required before purchasing the item or service.
Mental Health
Resources for counselling, mental health support, crisis services, addiction services, and community-based programs for children, youth, and adults.
Reach Out
Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health and addictions support for people in London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford. Support is available by phone, text and online chat, with help connecting people to appropriate community services.
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services
Provides community-based mental health and addiction services, including crisis support, walk-in services, counselling, case management, supportive housing and other programs for people in London and surrounding communities.
St. Joseph’s Health Care London – Mental Health Care
Provides specialized hospital-based mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient programs and access to specialized mental health care.
St. Joseph’s Health Care London – Mental Health Care
London Health Sciences Centre – Mental Health Care
Provides hospital-based mental health services and information about accessing adult mental health programs and community resources.
Addiction & Recovery Support
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A free peer-support program for people who want to stop drinking. AA offers in-person and online meetings where members share their experiences and support one another in recovery. Meeting options are available throughout Ontario and Canada.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A peer-support fellowship for people seeking recovery from drug addiction. NA offers in-person and virtual meetings, recovery literature, and resources for people who are new to the program.
SMART Recovery Canada
A science-based recovery program that helps people change addictive or other concerning behaviours. Meetings are facilitated by trained leaders and are available online and in person at no cost. SMART Recovery uses practical tools and lets participants set their own goals rather than requiring abstinence or a particular recovery approach.
Distress and Crisis Ontario
A provincial organization supporting distress centres across Ontario. Its member centres provide free, real-time emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals, with many centres operating 24/7. You can use the site to find a distress centre near you. DCO itself is an administrative organization, not a crisis line.
ConnexOntario – Mental Health, Addictions & Problem Gambling
Find free and confidential information about mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services available across Ontario.