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.
As of April 8, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., a Stay-at-Home order is in effect for all of Ontario, including Huron Perth. This means that you must stay at home and only go out for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated or for COVID-19 testing), for outdoor exercise or walking pets, attending childcare, or for work that cannot be done remotely. Businesses must ensure that all employees work from home if they can.
Do not travel outside your region, or the province, unless absolutely necessary. Learn more about the public health measures and restrictions during the state of emergency and Stay-at-Home order.
| 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 (two a month) 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: Two Fridays per month, by appointment only St. Marys: 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 or book an appointment. |
| Smoking Cessation | On hold |
| 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 |