Oxford OHT

09/05/2025

Resources for those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s 💜

Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners offers a wide range of supports, recreation, and education for people living with Alzheimer’s. Their website is also a valuable resource for caregivers and health professionals.

If you support someone with Alzheimer’s, you are not alone. Visit alzswp.ca to explore the resources and supports available to you.

Your partner in dementia care in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford.

09/03/2025

Back to school means more germs! If you're seeking care for yourself or your child, consider Urgent Care Ontario.

Urgent Care Ontario offers appointments for children and adults residing in Southwestern Ontario. Appointment costs are fully covered with an Ontario health card and are available same day on a first-come, first serve basis.

Whenever possible, your primary care provider is your first point of access for care. A virtual urgent care appointment may be right for you if you or a loved one have a medical issue that is NOT life threatening, but requires urgent medical attention.

Learn more and book at https://www.urgentcareontario.ca/

09/02/2025

This time of year can be challenging and stress-inducing. If you or a young person in your life needs some extra support, consider One Stop Talk for free access to mental health services via web chat or phone. Any child or young person from 0 to 17 years of age can use One Stop Talk and get connected to ongoing supports, if needed.

Supports for parents/guardians and professionals working with youth are also available.

To learn more and explore whether this service is right for you, visit https://onestoptalk.ca/

One Stop Talk/Parlons maintenant is a new virtual counselling service offered across the province to provide you with immediate access to free mental health support when and how you need them.

09/02/2025

08/31/2025

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those lost to overdose and stand with those that are grieving loved ones.

💜 Overdose is preventable. Together, we can reduce stigma, learn the signs, and save lives.
📍 Naloxone kits are available free at pharmacies and local organizations across Oxford County.

Learn more: https://www.swpublichealth.ca/my-health/alcohol-drugs-and-to***co/opioids-and-overdose-prevention/

08/29/2025

What does our Community Council do?

Our Community Council is made up of members with lived experience who ensure our Ontario Health Team’s work is grounded in the voices of patients, clients, caregivers, and families in Oxford County. They provide recommendations on matters that directly impact the patient and caregiver experience.

At our latest meeting, the Council:
➡️ Shared updates from OHT projects and working groups
➡️ Provided input on upcoming priorities and initiatives
➡️ Discussed opportunities to bring community voice into new programs like the HART Hub

Thank you to our Community Advisors for bringing lived experience and community voice into this important work!

08/28/2025

That's a wrap!

Summer is the perfect time to engage with our community, and that's exactly what we did! We:

➡️ Attended 13 events across Oxford
➡️ Visited 8 towns
➡️ Had conversations with over 600 people
➡️ Distributed 600+ resources and materials
➡️ Had a great time!

If you missed us, we can still connect! Watch socials for the next opportunity to meet us at an event, or connect with us via our website: https://oxfordoht.ca/contact-us/

08/27/2025

Team meeting! 💡

Our operations team meets regularly for project updates, priority planning, and in today's case, for celebration! MBA student, Malaysia, will be extending her contract with the Oxford OHT and Southwestern Public Health until December. Her help with HART Hub planning has been so valuable; we are thrilled to have her continued support 👏

📸 Pictured: the Oxford OHT Operations Team (L to R: Heather, Alyssa, Teresa, Malaysia, Sally, Ayush, Emily, Matt. Not pictured: Diane)

08/26/2025

Don’t have a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? 🩺

We encourage you to register with Health Care Connect, a provincial program that helps connect Ontarians without a primary care provider to one in their community.

Previously, you could not register if you already had a Primary Care Provider. Health Care Connect recently changed this rule, so you may register even if you are attached elsewhere. Reasons for doing so may include location (i.e. you just moved to a new area and your doctor is far away), or to prepare for your doctor/NPs retirement.

👉 To sign up, call 8-1-1 or visit ontario.ca/healthcareconnect

If you or someone you know is without a provider, take a few minutes to register today.

How to find a family doctor, nurse practitioner or specialist and details about the Health Care Connect program. Learn about the Ontario Virtual Care Clinic

08/25/2025

ATTENTION: Important Community Events!
Join us for Naloxone training, community resources, refreshments…and most importantly, a chance to honour those we’ve lost to overdose.

When & where:

August 27 – 11am-2pm
- Museum Square, Woodstock

August 28 – 11am-2pm
- Town of Tillsonburg, 200 Broad St. in front of Tillsonburg Town Centre
- Operation Sharing parking lot, Woodstock

August 28 – 1pm-3pm
- Moore St. Parkette, St. Thomas

08/25/2025

We will be running the highly successful In Motion & Momentum+ starting in the fall! This program has helped 1000s of people build the future they want. It's participant-centred and solutions focused. If you know someone that could benefit or if you think you could, send us a message today to get more information or contact us directly at 519-842-9008 ext. 291.

08/22/2025

Breaking Free is a free online support tool designed to help Ontarians ages 16 and up reduce or stop the use of over 70 substances, such as to***co, alcohol and drugs, including opioids.

The program is available 24/7 on ANY desktop, tablet or smartphone, and can support you at every stage of your recovery journey. Breaking Free is evidence based and completely confidential.

Learn more:

Breaking Free Online is an evidence based, online program that you can access 24/7 on ANY desktop, tablet or smartphone. The program can support you at every stage of your recovery...