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 |
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, Wingham:
Stratford: by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays Listowel: by appointment only on Fridays 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 |