Directory of Covid-19 Resources
Provided below is an updated list of resources that are available to our community. There are lots of programs available and many of them are free. Help is out there. Let’s make sure everybody knows who to turn to.
NOT SURE WHO TO CALL OR WHERE TO START |
Carebridge Community Support (www.carebridge.ca)
If you or someone you know needs help buying groceries, feels lonely or just doesn’t know where to go for help, reach out to Carebridge on this confidential line: 343-571-2312 (it's a local call) or email mmtogether@carebridge.ca CALL 2-1-1 Need help finding information on government or community-based programs? Not sure what local services are here to help? Call 2-1-1. The phone line is open 24/7 and someone is ready to help you access the information you need. Prefer to chat online? Go to www.211ontario.ca and click “Live Chat.” |
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING |
613-257-5915 Support for Lanark County residents over age of 17. Mental Health Pandemic Helpline Call 1-833-283-9979 Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm and Friday 8am - 4pm Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville https://developmentalservices.com/services-distress 1-800-465-4442 Free, confidential and anonymous telephone support service provided Quick access to free phone or video counselling sessions for anyone in the Ottawa region. https://ca.portal.gs 1-866-585-0445 Immediate crisis support. Accessible 24/7 Free resources and support for mental health and wellness Free internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy program, Free therapist-guided program based in cognitive behavioural therapy www.anxietycanada.com/covid-19 Free, evidence-based anxiety relief, coping strategies and resources. 613-692-9992 or 1-855-892-9992 A phone line for seniors who may be feeling lonely or isolated. |
ADDICTION SUPPORT |
Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696 or 1-855-267-2696 Meetings available online. Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health Available 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-866-281-2911 Ontario’s Drug and Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 24/7 health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs. |
HOUSING AND SAFETY |
If you are experiencing violence at home, please reach out. 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-257-5960 or 1-800-267-7946 Online chat: unsafeathomeottawa.ca Text chat: 613-704-5535 Social Isolation Centre 613-257-5960 For those who are homeless or marginally housed and must isolate related to COVID exposure. For youth ages 16-24 at risk of homelessness. Lanark County Housing Services lanarkcounty.ca/.en/family-and-social-services/housing.aspx 1-888-9-LANARK (1-888-952-6275) |
HELP FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES |
Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth 613-257-8260 or 1-877-232-8260 Serving kids ages 0-18 and their families. Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 Professional help for children, youth and families in crisis, 24/7. 1-800-668-6868. Text CONNECT to 686868 Available 24/7 Online chat: www.youthline.ca Helpline: 1-800-268-9688 Text: 647-694-4275 Confidential, non-judgemental peer support. Sunday - Friday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Good2Talk Phone: 1-866-925-5454 Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 Free, confidential and anonymous helpline. Professional counselling and referral for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students. jack.org - Mental Health Advocates Youth Mental Health Resource Hub Mississippi Mills Youth Centre Serving youth from 10-18, connect youth with each other and their community. Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents 613-565-2467 x2 Free and confidential non-medical service for parents and caregivers with concerns about parenting, child development and child behaviour. Home Hospice North Lanark (formerly Hub Hospice Palliative Care) 613-406-7020 Volunteer supported visiting program and bereavement care. Current support is offered by phone and through notes of care. |
FOOD, BILLS AND TRANSPORTATION |
Lanark County Food Bank-The Hunger Stop
https://lanarkcountyfoodbank.ca 613-257-8546 Grocery Delivery For seniors and those at risk. Provided in partnership by Carebridge, Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer and Mitchell’s Your Independent Grocer. Please have your credit card and expiry date ready. For Almonte: 613-256-2080 ext. 312 or 313 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings) For Carleton Place: 613-253-6206 ext. 121 (Tuesday mornings) 613-256-4700 Senior Support Services and Frozen Meal Program https://www.hydroone.com/about/corporate-information/rate-relief 1-888-664-9376 Customers experiencing hardship, call Customer Contact Centre Enbridge COVID-19 Energy Assistance CEAP provides a one-time payment of $80 to qualifying residential customers. Visit website to apply. https://lanarktransportation.com 613-264-8256 or 877-445-5777. Transportation for medical appointments, food banks and other life-enhancing appointments and services. |
COMMUNITY CONNECTION |
Updates from Mayor, Council and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills www.mississippimills.ca/modules/news/en www.mississippimills.ca/subscribe Visit the Mississippi Mills Public Library in Almonte, Pakenham or online www.missmillslibrary.com Find and connect with a local church |
LOCAL NEWS |
Carleton Place-Almonte Canadian Gazette Hometown News Mississippi Mills |
COVID-19 INFORMATION AND SUPPORT |
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit https://healthunit.org/coronavirus 1-800-660-5853 General COVID-19 enquiries: Ext 2499 Residents reporting symptoms: Ext. 2222 After hours crisis line 613-345-5685. Our local public health officials. Dr. Paula Stewart is our local medical officer of health. COVID INFORMATION FROM PROVINCE https://covid-19.ontario.ca/index.html SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment TELE-HEALTH ONTARIO 1-866-797-0000 CANADA COVID ALERT APP https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covidalert COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC IN ALMONTE Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can make an appointment by calling 613-325-1208. Messages are retrieved from the answering machine from 8 am to 3:30 pm each day. COVID INFORMATION FROM MISSISSIPPI MILLS http://www.mississippimills.ca/Covid-19 COVID INFORMATION FROM LANARK COUNTY |