975 James St., Woodstock
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24-Hour Crisis/Information/Help Line:
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519-539-4811
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1-800-265-1938
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Text: 519-788-9993
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Office: 519-539-7488
iHEAL Program
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.
How does iHEAL work?
- A public health 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?
What happens after you fill out a referral form:
- 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
Community support services
iHEAL is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or in urgently need help, please call 911. Below is a list of community support services.
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO)
45 Princess Ave., St. Thomas
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24-Hour Support: 1-800-265-4305
A free, private, and secure app for women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner. It provides personalized safety tools and information.
St. Joseph’s Health Care London – Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Offers 24-hour emergency service and forensic assessments.
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Phone: 519-646-6100 ext. 64224
Assaulted Women’s Helpline (AWHL)
Provides 24-hour confidential support, crisis counselling, and referrals.
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Website: awhl.org
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Toll-Free: 1-866-863-0511
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TTY: 1-866-863-7868
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Text: #SAFE (#7233) on Bell, Rogers, Fido, or Telus
Atlohsa Family Healing Services
Emergency shelter for Indigenous women and their children facing abuse or homelessness.
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24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-605-7477
Southwest Healthline – LGBTQ2S+ Services
Browse services available in Southwestern Ontario.
Legal Aid Ontario – Domestic Abuse Services
Provides free and urgent legal advice and may cover legal representation.
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Website: legalaid.on.ca
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Phone: 1-800-668-8258
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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).
- Complete a referral form or call us at 1-800-922-0096.
The iHEAL program does not replace the support you provide. We hope to strengthen supports for women through these important partnerships.
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Contact Us
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
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