iHEAL Program

This program will open in September 2025

Physical, financial, emotional and sexual abuse can take a toll on your health, safety and well-being – often for a long time. iHEAL is a free program for women from all backgrounds who have experienced abuse from a current or ex-partner. It helps women manage common issues they face and improve their health, safety and lives.

Backed by more than 20 years of research, over 95 per cent of women who have completed iHEAL recommend the program to other women.

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How does iHEAL work?

A Registered Nurse meets with you weekly or every other week for about six months
Meetings are in a safe place where you feel comfortable
You choose what to focus on – improving your health, safety, relationships, connections, personal growth or access to basic resources
Your iHEAL nurse will help you deal with what is most important to you
If you like, the nurse will help you access other resources too

There is no cost to you.

Need help to take part?

Let us know if you need support with things like:

Getting to your appointments
Finding a safe place for your children
Using a language interpreter
Or anything else that might make it easier for you to join

We may be able to help.

Want to join or learn more?

This program will open in September 2025

What happens next:

Your contact information will be sent securely to an iHEAL nurse
The nurse will get in touch with you within one week to answer your questions
Your privacy is important to us, and your information will be kept safe

Crisis services

iHEAL is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or in urgent need of help, please access the resources below:

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511

ANOVA 24-hour crisis and support line: 519-642-3000 or 1-800-265-1576

Women’s Rural Resource Centre (Strathroy):1-800-265-5390

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For community agencies and professionals

iHEAL is always voluntary. Individuals can enroll on their own or be referred by someone else (with their consent).

Fill out the contact form or help them complete it
Complete a referral form and fax it to (number) or email it to us (email address)

The iHEAL program does not replace the support you provide. We hope to strengthen supports for women through these important partnerships.

Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)

St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9

Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2

Call us toll free: 1-800-922-0096
Email us