Free Transportation to Mental Health Support for Youth To help individuals aged 16-25 living in rural Middlesex County access mental health and addiction support, the Road to Mental Health (RMH) program was established and offers free taxi services to and from the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre in London for youth in crisis who reside in rural northwest Middlesex (focused on Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and neighbouring communities). If you are a youth living northwest Middlesex and require transportation to your mental health related appointments, please contact your mental health organization to see if they provide free rides with RMH. As an essential health care service, RMH is always open and operational for those in need. RMH is made possible through support from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation (London, Ontario) and local donors, and the partnership between MINDS of London-Middlesex, CMHA Elgin- Middlesex, Star Taxi, and the Lucan and Parkhill Public Libraries. How to Access 1. Individuals in need connect with Reach Out via phone, text or webchat at 519-433-2023 or www.reachout247.ca.* 2. The Reach Out worker will assess the individual’s situation and if needed, they will connect them with a ride to the Crisis Centre via Star Taxi. 3. Upon their arrival, the individual will receive adequate care and support, which could include assessment, supportive counselling and/or referrals to other services. *If you are under the age of 16, please contact Tandem for 24/7 support where a trained professional can connect you with a ride to mental health and/or addiction support through RMH.
Oxford County Pride by Tami Murray , President, Oxford Pride Committee Oxford County Pride Com-mittee was elated to be back to hosting in person events! Beginning with
community flag raisings throughout the County June 1st. The past couple of years have been challenging for the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. Issues of isolation, lack of resources and increased incidents of homophobia in our community were prevalent. These acts of violence have reinforced the need to increase 2SLGBTQAI+ community supports in Oxford County. Moving forward we continue to be committed to advocate, educate and participate in community connections and conversations. The Pride team was happy to celebrate our partnership with the Woodstock Museum presenting the “Samples of the ArQuives’ National Portrait Collection”. Drag Storytime was co-hosted by Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg Libraries, in conjunction with the Rainbow Optimist Club. Oxford Pride family day was full of fun activities, 2SLGBTQAI+ entertainment and community vendors. We were super excited to announce our partnership with Upper Thames Brewery Co. as they co-hosted the Oxford Pride 90’s Karaoke after party June 18, 2022. The pride team is thankful for “100 Women in Oxford Who Care” for their donation which has enabled us to bring a progress flag crosswalk to downtown Ingersoll May 2022. It continues to be our goal to ensure a progress flag crosswalk is in every community throughout Oxford County. The pride Oxford Pride Committee is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promote inclusion and creating a safer community for all to live and play in Oxford County.
Free transportation to and from mental health support in London for youth ages 16-25 who live in Northwest Middlesex county (includes Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and surrounding areas). Free transportation to and from mental health support in London for youth ages 16-25 who live in Northwest Middlesex county (includes Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and surrounding areas). Free transportation to and from mental health support in London for youth ages 16-25 who live in Northwest Middlesex county (includes Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and surrounding areas).
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