Community Supports

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The Middlesex County - Food Bank and Meal Calendar​​​​​​ offers a comprehensive schedule of meal programs and food bank distributions to provide support for indiivudals in need. 

CMHA TVAMHS

www.cmhatv.ca / @email / (519)245-0120 / 21 Richmond St, Strathroy, ON, N7G 1N1 / Serves Middlesex County

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (TVAMHS) is an integrated mental health and addiction agency providing community-based supports and services to individuals living in London and the counties of Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, and South Huron.

INsite

www.vanier.com / @email / Intake Services (519)433-0334 | Crisis: (519)433-0334 (24 hour) / Serves Middlesex County

Clinics offered in Middlesex:

• Dorchester - Dorchester Community Church
• Glencoe - Quest Centre
• Lucan - Lucan Public Library
• Parkhill - Parkhill Public Library
• Strathroy - Next Wave Youth Centre

INsite is a collaboration between six regional partners to address the gaps in mental health services and community resources across London and Middlesex. Every Thursday, individuals of all ages and families can access FREE, immediate, confidential counselling and referrals to additional supports and assistance. 

Connex

www.connexontario.ca / @email / call: (866)531-2300 / text: CONNEX to 247247 / Serves Ontario

Provides information & referrals to substance abuse treatment, problem gambling, and mental health programs anywhere in Ontario. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Reach Out

reachout247.ca / @email / (519)433-2023 / Serves Elgin, Middlesex & London

Reach Out is a free, 24/7, confidential mental health and addictions support and services line for people living in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford and London. If you need mental health and addictions help, Reach Out is the one service you should connect with.

CMHA TVAMHS

www.cmhatv.ca / @email / (519)245-0120 / 21 Richmond St, Strathroy ON N7G 1N1 / Serves Middlesex County

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (TVAMHS) is an integrated mental health and addiction agency providing community-based supports and services to individuals living in London and the counties of Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, and South Huron.

AA / NA / ALANON

aadistrcit11.ca / @email / (519)438-1122 / 30 Adelaide St N #2A5, London ON N6B 3N5 / Servers London Middlesex

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Teen Challenge

www.teenchallenge.ca/what-we-do/community-living / 9340 Sharon Rd B, London ON N6P 1P3

Teen Challenge is a 12 month residential care facility that helps men and women aged 18+ struggling with alcohol and drug addictions by teaching character and leadership skills through its curriculum and by encouraging clients toward a more healthy lifestyle.

HealthCare Connect

Website / (800)445-1822 / Serves Ontario

Health Care Connect is a program launched by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to help Ontarians without a family health care provider find one

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

Canada Revenue Agency Approved & Registered

Income Tax & Benefit Return for Free

You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

Suggested income level:

• 1 Person-$35,000.00,
• 2 Persons-$45,000.00,
• $2,500 for each additional person  

Simple tax situation

In general, your tax situation is simple if you have no income or if your income comes from these sources:

Employment – pension - benefits such as Canada Pension Plan, disability, employment insurance, social assistance - registered retirement savings plans (RRSP's) - support payments - scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or grants - interest (under $1,000).

Your tax situation is not simple if you:

• are self-employed or have employment expenses
• have business or rental income and expenses
• have capital gains or losses
• filed for bankruptcy
• are completing a tax return for a deceased person

Documents to Bring to CVITP Income Tax Clinic

• Personal Photo ID
• 2022 Tax Notice of Assessment
• 2023 Income Receipts – T4, T4A, T4A(OAS), T4A(P), T5007, etc.
• 2023 Rent Receipts or Statement from Landlord
• 2023 Final Municipal Property Tax Statement
• 2023 Medical Receipts and Statements and Charitable Donations Receipts

Strathroy and Area

Please call or e-mail for appointment or questions:

Ray: 226-582-0919 or @email 

Parkhill

Please call or email for appointment or questions:

Jeannette: 519-296-5804 or @email

If you cannot reach Jeannette try Rich@ 403-966-2710 or @email

Lucan

Please call or e-mail for appointment or questions:

John: (519) 225-2751 or (519) 227-4682 or @email

Your area not listed?  Please see the following website to find a free tax clinic in your area:

Free tax clinics - Canada.ca

Middlesex County Connect

Middlesex County Connect is an inter-community public transit service that connects our local municipalities in Middlesex County to one another and to London, Woodstock, Ingersoll, St. Thomas, and Southwold. For only $5 one-way, residents can access post-secondary institutions, employment, medical appointments, social programs, visit friends and family, and connect with other inter-community and local transit services. Children 5 and under, support persons, and veterans can ride free of charge.

All our buses are wheelchair accessible with high floor ramp access, two (2) wheelchair spaces and equipped with a wheelchair lift.  Buses also have a front mounted bike rack with space for two bikes.

Middlesex County Connect Routes:
Route 1: Lucan, Ilderton, Arva, and London (weekdays only)
Route 2: Woodstock, Ingersoll, Putnam, Dorchester, and London (weekdays only)
Route 3: Dorchester, London, St. Thomas, and Southwold (Monday to Saturday) 

For more information visit middlesex.ca/ct 

Housing Access Centre (HAC)

www.middlesex.ca/departments/social-services/housing-and-homelessness/housing-access-centre

The County of Middlesex in partnership with the City of London’s Homeless Prevention and Housing team, supports London-Middlesex residents to find safe and apply for affordable housing options.

If you need further assistance, please contact our Community Navigator at 519-245-8237 ext. 4030 or email at @email 

​​​​Humana Parkhill & London

www.humanacs.org / @email / (519)433-0334 / 371 Princess Ave, London, ON N6B 2A7 / Serves London & Middlesex

Humana Community Services (Humana) is an inclusive and trusted social services agency connecting individuals and families to the right supports and services to help them live in community successfully. Humana’s programs focus on addressing child and youth mental health concerns and providing supported community living options for children, youth and adults with specialized needs across Huron, Kent and Middlesex counties.

Indwell

indwell.ca / @email / (866)529-0454 / 1430 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1C3 / Serves Ontario

Indwell is a charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.

Anova - Shelter & Second Stage

www.anovafuture.org / @email / (519)642-3003 / 255 Horton St E, 3rd Floor, London, ON N6B 1L1 / Serves London & Middlesex

Anova provides safe places, shelter, support, counselling, and resources for abused women, their children, and all oppressed individuals to find a new start.

Neighbourhood Legal Services

nlslm.com / @email / (519)438-2890 / 200-717 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 1S2 / Serves London & Middlesex

Neighbourhood Legal Services (London & Middlesex) Inc. (“NLSLM”) is a non-profit community legal clinic funded by the government of Ontario. They provide traditional poverty law services to low-income residents of London and Middlesex County. This includes giving legal advice and referrals and sometimes providing legal representation. We are also involved in public legal education, community development and law reform.

CLEO

www.cleo.on.ca/en / (416)808-4420 / 180 Dundas St W, Suite 506, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8 / Serves Ontario

CLEO focuses on providing information to people who face barriers to accessing the justice system, including income, disability, literacy, and language. As a community legal clinic and part of Ontario’s legal aid system, they work in partnership with other legal clinics and community organizations across the province.

Legaline.ca

www.legaline.ca / www.legaline.ca/contact / 111 Gloucester Grove, Toronto, ON M6C 2A7 / Serves Canada

Legaline.ca provides easy-to-understand legal answers written in plain language. Legal Line is a Federal not-for-profit organization providing access to Canadian laws since 1993. Educating the public about the law is a necessary step in advancing Access to Justice.

Steps to Justice

stepstojustice.ca / @email / (416)408-4420 / 180 Dundas St W, Suite 506, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z8

Do you have a legal problem and live in Ontario? Steps to Justice gives reliable and practical information on common legal problems

2025 Ontario Renovates Program

The Ontario Renovates Program, funded by the Federal and Provincial governments, is pleased to announce that applications are now open.

• For more information head over to our Ontario Renovates Program page.

• Learn More about Housing and Homelessness