Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Elgin-Middlesex remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available.
In accordance with Public Health measures and provincial guidelines, CMHA Elgin-Middlesex continues to deliver services in the best manner possible to protect public health and safety, by pivoting services to virtual or in-person so individuals in need of mental health supports can continue to get the help they need.
To ensure everyone’s safety please be aware of how to connect with our programs and services below.
CMHA Elgin-Middlesex will continue to inform individuals and the community of further changes to programs and services as they occur. Stay up to date by visiting cmhamiddlesex.ca or contact us at 519-668-0624 or info@cmhamiddlesex.ca with any questions.
How to connect with CMHA programs and services:
My needs |
What do I do? |
I am in crisis. I need immediate mental health and/or addictions information or support. |
CALL REACH OUT 24/7 519 433 2023 or 1 866 933 2023 OR WEBCHAT at www.reachout247.ca |
Mental Health & Addictions – open 24/7, walk-in support
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Although for the protection of your health we encourage you to call Reach Out first at 519 433 2023, our 24/7 Crisis Centre remains open to provide mental health and/or addictions assistance to individuals requiring mental health and addictions support.
All individuals will be screened using the pre-screener when arriving at the Crisis Centre and required to wear a mask. |
I need supportive listening.
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CALL SUPPORT LINE 24/7 |
I need information and/or access to mental health and addiction services for myself or someone else. |
Connect with our Information and Brief Support team (Intake Team) at 519 434 9191 x2223, by email iabs.intake@cmhamiddlesex.ca or fill out the welcome form. The team is available Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 7:30PM. Outside of business hours, call REACH OUT at |
I am a social service/healthcare provider and would like to refer an individual to CMHA Middlesex. |
Please connect with our Information & Brief Support Team (Intake Team) by filling out the referral form and email to iabs.intake@cmhamiddlesex.ca. |
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If you have a CMHA staff contact, please connect with them by phone/email or call reception at 519 434 9191 (phone answered and monitored Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM).
Everyone arriving at Huron Street will be pre-screened prior to receiving services. |
Queens Avenue Site
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If you have a CMHA staff contact, please connect with them by phone/email or call reception 519 668 0624 (phone answered and monitored Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM).Outside of business hours, call REACH OUT at 519 433 2023 or 1 866 933 2023. |
My Sisters’ Place (MSP)
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Open Monday – Friday, 11AM – 1PM & 4PM – 5:00 PM and on weekends, 11AM – 1PM.
Handing out bagged lunches, hot coffee, snacks, harm reduction, basic needs and connect for information & resources. |
Strathroy Site
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If you have a CMHA staff contact, please connect with them by phone/email or call reception at 519 245 0120 (phone monitored and answered Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM).Outside of business hours, call REACH OUT at 519 433 2023 or 1 866 933 2023 |
Exeter Site
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If you have a CMHA staff contact, please connect with them by phone/email or call 519 235 0335 (phone monitored and answered Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM). |
Elgin Site
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To view services in Elgin county, please visit www.cmhaelgin.ca |
Housing intake support |
We continue to accept and review referrals for our housing programs. Please visit Housing on our website. |
Groups, Trainings or Workshops |
We have begun to offer groups online. To see what is available or to register view our current Program Guide. Any questions regarding groups or trainings, please email education@cmhamiddlesex.ca. |
If you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this Ontario Health self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care.
Click on the image below for tips to manage mental during COVID-19.
