COVID Health Services |
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) is the lead local agency for public health and continues to actively monitor the situation in collaboration with provincial and national health agencies, local hospital and community agencies. Visit the Brant County Health Unit at www.bchu.org
- If symptoms require medical attention, residents are asked to:
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- call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
- call BCHU at 519-753-4937 or visit bchu.org
- call their health-care provider
- call 911, if you need immediate medical assistance
- if you plan to go to the emergency department call ahead at 519-751-5818
- avoid using public transportation
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Emergency Services |
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Emergency Shelters
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Food Banks |
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Mental Health and Wellness |
- Contact Brant: 519-758-8228 Contact Brant is considered a first-point-of-contact to access services for Children and Youth, ages 0-18 years, who have emotional, behavioural, and/or psychiatric challenges.
- Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline that is confidential and available 24/7.
- St. Leonard’s Community Services: Mental Health Crisis Line: 519-759-7188. St. Leonard’s also offers a daily, all ages, walk-in clinic between 11 am-8 pm
- Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 Telehealth provides around the clock access to registered health practitioners for numerous, including teen health and issues, depression, suicide, and other mental health concerns.
- The Willett Urgent Care Centre: 519-442-2251 The Willett aids individuals 16+ years of age and provides mental health services, such as crisis response, emergency mental health support, mental health and crisis counseling, and additional support programs.
- Victim Services of Brant: 519-752-3140 Victim Services of Brant is a community-based agency that assists emergency services in providing accessible, confidential, client-centered support to victims of crime, tragic circumstances, and/or disaster.
- Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services: 519-752-5308 Woodview offers a range of services for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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Teen Mental Health and Wellness |
- BeSafeApp.ca: The Be Safe app is a free mobile app that aims to help teen make decisions about seeking help in a crisis. It is available 24/7.
- Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline that is confidential and available 24/7.
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Hopemore.ca: For youth in Brant, Haldimand, and Counties who need assistance or information about mental health, coping strategies, and well-being.
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Jack.Org: Jack.Org focuses on bringing Canadians together to better support teen mental health. (A Jack.Org Chapter has been established at the Paris District High School.)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 - chat with a volunteer crisis responder 24/7. Or text 686868 to text with a volunteer crisis responder 24/7.
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