COVID-19 Response Service Interruptions
To focus our efforts on protecting the health of our community in response to COVID-19, we have modified our services and programs. Please see the service interruptions below. We will continue to monitor the situation and change as needed.
| Classes, clinics and client services | Status |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding and infant feeding clinics and breastfeeding support | Breastfeeding support available by phone Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, call Health Line at 1-888-221-2133 ext 3267 Clinics are on hold (In-person appointments are available, if necessary, after phone consultation with lactation consultant) Join an online support group (scroll down page) |
| Dental clinics | On hold |
| Food safety courses | On hold |
| Healthy Babies Healthy Children program | Modified Services (by phone) |
| Immunization clinics | The Ministry of Health encourages continued immunizations for the following groups:
If you do not have a doctor or nurse practitioner, contact us to discuss booking an immunization appointment. Please note that HPPH clinics and clinic hours are reduced due to COVID-19. |
| Needle Exchange Program (Gear Works) |
Modified Availability: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Stratford: Supplies in storage drawers outside of West Gore office Festival Square office: Call or text 519-635-2504 and supplies will be prepared for pick-up at 2nd floor clinic door Listowel: Call or text 519-635-2504 to order during the week for pick-up on Fridays from 9 am - 3 pm. Clinton: Supplies available in a separate self-serve area (follow signs) Or use the Ontario Find a harm reduction program locator Naloxone available by appointment only: |
| Prenatal classes |
On hold |
| Sexual health clinics | Clinton and Wingham:
Please text or call 519-440-1439 or call 1-888-221-2133 ext. 2406 to speak to a nurse and/or to book an appointment. Stratford: Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment only Listowel: Fridays, by appointment only St. Marys: First and third Tuesday of the month (April-June) Services include STI testing and treatment, birth control options and pregnancy counselling. Please text or call 519-635-2504 or call 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3779 to speak to a nurse and/or to book an appointment. See our Sexual Health Clinics and STI Testing page for location details and hours. |
| Smoking Cessation | On hold |
| Well water bottle pickup and drop-off | Still available; modified pick-up/drop-offs outside of the main entrances at HPPH Clinton, Stratford and Listowel office locations. See our Well Water Testing page for location details. |