GET HELP
To help you navigate COVID-19, we’ve put together a list of trustworthy resources.
Sometimes a need is an opportunity to give – even if it’s only your time, the most valuable resource of all.
If you are experiencing a crisis or have questions relating to community, social, government and health services.
Call 2-1-1 | Visit 211ontario.ca | info@211southwestontario.ca
Free | Confidential | 24-7 | live answer | available in 150+ languages
Latest COVID-19 Information
To help you navigate COVID-19, we’ve put together a list of trustworthy resources from the most accurate and up to date health officials.
Emergency Food Support & Resources
If you are needing access to food services during social isolation or COVID-19 related emergency
Let's Talk Food offers a full list of services
Full list of Hot Meals & Soup Kitchens
Emergency Food Provider updates
Meal & Grocery Delivery Service
The COVID-19 Student Nutrition Food Assistance Fund has been set up to help families needing assistance Registration on Gigit
Mental Health Crisis Support
In times of community crisis, it’s completely normal to need mental health support.
To find mental health services near you, please call:
2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca
Addiction Support with Certified Addiction Counselors: caccf.ca
Youth supports through Kids Help Phone
kidshelpphone.ca 1-800-668-6868Teen supports through Access Open Minds
Connect to sessions M-F 8:30-5
519-437-6329 or email
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide and need help now, please call:
Chatham-Kent Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1-866-299-7447
Call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency room
Business Support
If you are feeling hardships due to business closures or recent COVID-19 related lay-off here are some resources.
Businesses who have questions about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line: 1-888-444-3659
Chatham-Kent Economic Development has provided a full list of resources
The Canada Business App to easily navigate services
Education Support
If you are wanting to continue your child's education from home here are some resources.
Chatham-Kent Public Library's Virtual Library Card
Curriculum Ministry of Education: K to GR 8
Community Organization Support
If you are a front-line community group or organization helping with the COVID-19 response in Chatham-Kent requiring financial support* or volunteers.
please contact:
Karyn O'Neil
Director, Community Engagement & Operations
519-354-0430 Ext. 202 | karyn@uwock.ca
Take the CK Nonprofit Network COVID-19 Response & Recovery - Emergency Need Assessment Survey
*Financial support is available to local charitable front-line service providing organizations. Your charitable registration will be required to be in good standing with the CRA in order to receive funds from the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
