If you are experiencing a crisis or have questions relating to community, social, government and health services.
Call 2-1-1 | Visit 211ontario.ca | [email protected]
Free | Confidential | 24-7 | live answer | available in 150+ languages
If you are a non profit and your services have changed due to COVID please let 211 by filling out your info here.
Latest COVID-19 Information
To help you navigate COVID-19, we’ve put together a list of trustworthy resources from the most accurate and up to date health officials.
Updates on law and legal services, Steps to Justice
Checklist for self-isolation
Health updates for pregnancy, childbirth and caring for newborns, or care for a child with COVID-19
How to quarantine/self-isolate when you may have been exposed
Tele-Health Ontario 1-866-797-0000
The difference between high risk for severe illness & the vulnerable population
Information on Chatham-Kent's mask by-law and downloadable signage
Emergency Food Support & Resources
If you are needing access to food services during social isolation or COVID-19 related emergency.
Chatham-Kent's Ride Share service, uRide Services, has now updated its services to include grocery pick-up.
Let's Talk Food offers a full list of services
Full list of Hot Meals & Soup Kitchens
Emergency Food Provider updates
Meal & Grocery Delivery Service
Mental Health & Crisis Support
In times of community crisis, it’s completely normal to need mental health support.
For Youth
Youth supports through Kids Help Phone
kidshelpphone.ca 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
Youth support for children and youth (0-18) facing trauma, mental health issues, emotional or behavioral problems can contact Western Area Youth Services (WAYS) support line 519-354-4095
Mental health & addiction supports for youth ages 11-25 and family supports available at ACCESS Open Minds. Call 519-437-6329 or contact via email
Mental health services for children, youth and their families through Chatham-Kent Children's Service 519-352-0440 or email
For Adults
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
Addiction Support with Certified Addiction Counselors: caccf.ca
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's Mental Health & Addictions program 519-351-6144 www.ckha.on.ca/mentalhealth
CK Sexual Assault 24 hour Crisis Line 519-354-8688
24 hour Crisis Support for people who are victims of crime or tragedy is remotely available through 519-436-6630
Hope for Wellness Help line is available to all Indigenous people who are seeking immediate crisis intervention 1-855-242-3310 or chat online
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For Online Communities
Bounce Back: a free skill-building program by CMHA Ontario to help those (ages 15+) who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health challenges associated with COVID-19
Big White Wall is a peer support community for your mental health
The New Wellness Together Canada Portal provides free online tools, apps, and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals for adults and youth.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide and need help now, please call:
Canadian Mental Health Association First Response Team:
1-866-299-7447 Available 24/7 for immediate crisis supports.
Call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency room
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A downloadable PDF of Chatham-Kent Mental Health Resources noting details due to COVID. It is easy to read, notes the details of each program and outlines if there is a wait list or a cost -which many do not.
To find mental health services near you, please call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca.
Employeer Support
If you are feeling hardships due to business closures or recent COVID-19 related lay-off here are some resources.
Government of Canada COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Businesses who have questions about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line: 1-888-444-3659
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
Chatham-Kent Economic Development has provided a full list of resources
The Canada Business App to easily navigate services
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19, World Health Organization
Education Support
If you are wanting to continue your child's education from home here are some resources.
Chatham-Kent Public Library's Virtual Library Card
Community Organization Support
If you are a front-line community group or organization helping with the COVID-19 response in Chatham-Kent requiring financial support* or volunteers.
Take the CK Nonprofit Network COVID-19 Response & Recovery - Emergency Need Assessment Survey
COVID-19 Emergency Community Support Application
Business continuity planning considerations, ONN blog
Virtual AGMs: Facilitation Guide, Template Script, and Critical Path Template offered by ONN
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19, World Health Organization
Updates on law and legal services, Steps to Justice
Hub International (ONN’s insurance partner), Coronavirus Resource Centre
We have been working closely in the community to ensure that no one is left behind. To discuss program collaboration with your local charitable front-line service providing organizations please contact:
Karyn O'Neil
Director, Community Engagement & Operations
519-354-0430 Ext. 202 | [email protected]
*Financial support is available to local charitable front-line service providing organizations. Your charitable registration will be required to be in good standing with the CRA in order to receive funds from the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
To find out more please contact:
Patricia Peters
Director, Resource & Development
519-354-0430 Ext. 235 | [email protected]
Applications for the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund is OPEN
United Way of Chatham-Kent, and Co-Investor Table are now accepting funding applications from January 14th to March 31, 2021.