About Mental Health Services:
We provide free, private counselling services to support people addressing many different challenges. We assist people of all ages with different concerns.
Examples include:
- Depression
- Stress
- Anxiety or Worry
- Grief and Loss
- Chronic Pain
- Parenting
- Abuse
- Low Self-Esteem
- Relationship and Family Problems
We have also helped people access housing, financial and crisis management services.
You do not need to see a doctor or nurse practitioner at the Health Centre to access these services!
A self-referral can be made by filling out the application form below or by filling out a referral form at the Health Centre's reception.
Note: We primarily provide services to the residents of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin municipalities as our Centre is located 1/2 hour outside of London and Chatham.
We are taking referrals for all ages.
For counselling services, please click the link below to complete a referral form. One of our therapists will contact you within a few weeks:
We have also included a guide to completing the on-line form. E-Referral Guide
Click Here for Referral Form Complete and submit in-person, by fax or mail service. Please do not email the completed form.
Other Forms (to be completed with your counsellor):
Click Here for informed consent form for Counselling
Click Here for informed consent form for Counselling for a Child
Click Here for informed consent form for Counselling for a Youth
Consent to Virtual Service Form
Virtual Counselling:
The Mental Health Team is now offering appointments virtually through OTN. OTN is compliant with Canadian privacy legislation regarding personal health information (i.e. PHIPA and PIPEDA) and neither stores any of your personal health information.
Requirements for Counselling Using OTN
- You will need a computer or device with internet access as well as a camera and microphone (eg. laptop or mobile phone). You will need a telephone in the same room and to provide your Therapist with an emergency contact number. This will allow your Therapist to reach you if the session is suddenly interrupted or stopped.
- You will need a location with sufficient lighting and privacy that is free from distractions (including television or cell phone) or interruptions.
- It is recommended that you use ethernet (a cable) and not wifi. If that is not possible, limit other wifi using devices to try to get the strongest signal.
- Your Therapist will provide you with an email link to the appointment. Please arrive on time.
Printable Counselling Services Brochure
On-Line Resources:
NEW ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY TO ACCESS THEM WHILE YOU ARE WAITING FOR SERVICES:
1. Suicide Crisis Helpline (new research created by the Government of Canada - call or text 988 https://988.ca/
2. Bounce Back https://bouncebackontario.ca – Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) self-help course with free professional coaching available for ages 15 and up.
3. Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall) togetherall.com - Online peer-support monitered by professionals for those ages 16 and up
Click Here for a detailed list of partners and links to their websites.
Click Here for links to more resources to help with coping strategies and improving your mental wellbeing.
Click Here for where to go for help if you are an adult, youth, or child in crisis.
Child and Youth:
Individuals interested in accessing youth mental health services can also contact:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness
3-800 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1E2
1-877-539-0463
**NEW*** Western-Elgin Mental Health and Addictions Resource Guide 2018