London COVID-19 Resources
● Get updates on COVID-19 in London and local resources
○ Supports for basic needs pdf on website page with information on emergency food, and resources.
○ The resource page has additional support services currently running.
○ Phone: 519-661-CITY (2489) for questions about city services.
● Middlesex-London Health Unit
○ Updates on COVID-19 and local resources to stay safe
○ Call the province’s toll-free service with any questions or concerns about symptoms and to get health advice. A registered nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
○ Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000
○ Suicide prevention and support
○ Call: 1-833-456-4566
○ Available 24/7
● Confidential telephone support
○ For anyone with addiction concerns or mental health needs in London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford
○ Trained professionals offer support, information and education
*direct transfers to crisis response team or can book a call back from a mental health or addictions services within 48 business hours of call.
○ Contact
*Toll-free: 1-866-933-2023
*Crisis: 519-433-2023
*Email: info@reachout247.ca
○ Hours: Daily 24 hours
○ Executives: Lynda Cowie - Manager, Supportive Response Programs: manager@reachout247.ca
● Ways to Combat COVID-19 Burnout
○ Tips on how to reset.
○ How to build resilience.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2020/04/07/build-resilience/?sh=53c5f174307a
○ Other tips from the WHO.
● Managing COVID-19 Anxiety
○ Signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
○ Tips to manage anxiety.
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https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/
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https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19/coping-with-stress-and-anxiety
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety.htm
○ Extensive resource list.
https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources
Socializing Resources
○ Caremongering London, ON. Community & Activist Responses to COVID-19 (Search “Caremongering London, ON”, then click “Groups” and the group will come up).
○ The purpose of this group is to organize the local community on the grassroots level to ensure community members have access to food, housing, healthcare, and other necessities. You can also post requests for aid/support.
○ Youtube channel that offers Catholic mass daily
○ Online Sermons Live Stream
○ Sundays at 9 am and 11 am
○ Online Sermons on Youtube every Sunday
○ Online Sermons Live Stream
○ Sundays at 10 am
● Forest City Community Church
○ Online Live Stream every Sunday at 9 am, 11 am, 7 pm, and Wednesday at 7 pm
● Friendly Callers- Senior Support Program
○ CMHA Middlesex
○ Provides seniors with friendly weekly calls and referrals to services and social supports in their communities.
○ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
○ Call 519-434-9191 ext. 2223
Nutrition Resources
Please be advised that some programs and services have changed or suspended their services. This information is current as of November 10, 2020 at 2 pm.
● Salvation Army Food Truck: Centre of Hope London
All meals cancelled until further notice.
(Centre of Hope parking lot at Wellington/Horton)
● The Salvation Army - Westminster Park Community Church
Take out meals every Monday
5 pm
*Annual Christmas dinner (take out meal) on Monday November 30th, 2020. Registration required by November 25th, 2020. Call 519-668-0025 or email westminsterparkcc@gmail.com to register.
Take out breakfast every 3rd Saturday
9 am - 10:30 am
● St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
Take out meals every Saturday
3 pm - 6 pm
Option to dine-in every Saturday from 3 pm - 4 pm or 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm with 30 guests per seating.
● Rowntree Memorial United Church
Take out meals every
Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm AND
Wednesdays 11 am - 1 pm
(previously open until 7pm)
● St. George’s Anglican Church
Take out meals every 2nd and 4th Friday
5 pm
● St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Take out meals every Monday
5 pm - 6 pm
Take out breakfast every 3rd Saturday
9 am - 10:30 am
*adding a meal on Saturday, November 7th (takeout breakfast)
● St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre
Take out meals from Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 11 am and 12 noon - 2 pm
*fees waived until further notice (dining room remains closed)
● Glen Cairn Community Centre
Emergency food kits one per week on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm
Emergency loaf of bread every Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm
Emergency and Baby Food Bank available for Glen Cairn residents and Pond Mills Community
Take out meals from Monday - Sunday
5 pm
Free coffee and snacks will be Monday - Friday
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
● My Sister’s Place
Bagged meals and snacks from
Monday - Friday 11 am - 1 pm, 4 pm - 5:30 pm AND
Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 1 pm
● Northwest London Resource Centre Food Bank
Monday - Friday
10 am - 3 pm
For residents of N6G and N6H (a piece of ID for all family members and proof of address is required)
Monday - Friday
9 am - 11:30 am
*excludes holidays
● Fellowship Centre at St. Paul's
Bagged lunches every Thursday
12 noon - 1 pm
● St. Francis and St. Martin
Providing meals
● Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Emergency food cupboard from Tuesday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm
Take out meals every Saturday
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
*Muslim soup kitchen
● Elmwood Presbyterian Church
Providing takeout meals
● Wesley Knox United Church
Closed until further notice
● Dundas Street United Church
Closed until further notice
Crisis meals available to isolated seniors free of charge*
○ Call: 519-660-1430
○ Email: info@mowl.ca
○ Website
○ 356 Queens Ave, London, ON, N6B 1X6
○ Hot meals delivered daily Monday - Friday 11 am - 1:30 pm
*weekend meals delivered chilled on Friday
*frozen meals delivered weekly on Thursday
*special diet types and texture modifications available
○ Fees: $8.15 per meal
○ Frozen meals: 7 meals for $40.70
*7 soups for $15.60
*7 desserts for $15.60
*transportation $22
○ Subsidies available for those who qualify
○ Eligibility: Adults 55 years and older or adults under 55 with short or long term disabilities requiring assistance with nutrition or medical transportation
○ Meals delivered to your door--order as often as you like; this is not a subscription service, so you don’t have to sign up for regular deliveries.
○ Choose from over 200 soups, entrees and desserts
○ Pay with credit card online OR cash or cheque on delivery*
*Soup $3.10
*Entrees range from $6.00 - $10.00
*Desserts $1.00 - 4.00
○ Delivers to many areas across Ontario and Canada
○ Use the website to see if they deliver near you!
○ OR Call 1-800-786-6113 for help
● Community Support Services Network
○ Grocery delivery, meal service, and transportation supports for seniors
○ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
○ Call 519-673-6617
All the information above is updated frequently here.