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.
Effective 12:01 a.m., Monday Nov. 23, Huron Perth Public Health Unit region will be in the ORANGE-RESTRICT level of the provincial COVID-19 response framework. Learn more about what this means for Huron-Perth.
| Classes, clinics and client services | Status |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding and infant feeding clinics and breastfeeding support | Clinics are on hold (In-person appointments are available, if necessary, after phone consultation with lactation consultant) Breastfeeding support available by phone Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Huron residents: call 1-888-221-2133 ext 2256 to be connected to a Public Health Nurse Perth residents: call Health Line at 1-888-221-2133 ext 3267 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. |
| Mother and Young Child Clinic | By appointment only Call 519-274-0592 Monday to Thursday, 9am - 12pm for an appointment Or please see your family physician, if possible |
| 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 back door or at 2nd floor clinic door Listowel office: Call or text 519-635-2504 to order during the week for pick-up on Fridays. Clinton: Supplies available in a secure room (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: currently not offered 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 or book an appointment. |
| Smoking Cessation | Modified Availability (by phone) Nicotine Replacement Therapy contact: |
| Well water bottle pickup and drop-off | Still available; modified Perth: Bottle pick-up and drop-off available at Huron: Bottle pick-up and drop-off available at |