Health Services

Hospitals and Clinics

Groves Memorial Hospital
235 Union Street East
Fergus, Ontario
N1M 1W3
(519) 843-2010

Palmerston & District Hospital
500 White's Road
Palmerston, Ontario
N0G 2P0
(519) 343-2030

Drayton Health Centre
11 Andrews Dr. W.
Drayton, Ontario
N0G 1P0
(519) 638-3088

Dr. Bock--Optometrist 
62 Wood Street
Drayton, Ontario
N0G 1P0
(519) 638-3411     (ONLY ON WEDNESDAY'S)
AND
2 Park E.
Elmira, ON
(519) 669-5546     (MAIN OFFICE)

Other Services

Seniors’ Centre for Excellence

The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is funded under the Waterloo Wellington Local Health  Integration Network’s Aging at Home Strategy.

The Ministry of Health has dedicated over 700 million dollars over the next three years to the Province of Ontario to assist seniors to stay in their homes by offering a wide variety of services to maintain independence.

The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is a resource centre that seniors or their caregivers can contact to determine the types of supports that are available to assist them in staying safely in their home of choice.

We also work with community partners to increase educational and recreational opportunities to ensure the overall health and well being of the seniors in our area.

Our catch phrase is “Not sure what services are available to you as a senior or caregiver in Mapleton, Town of Minto or Wellington North?  Then give us a call at 519 638 1000 or toll free at 1 866 446 4546; if we don’t know the answer we will find it “

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Please contact Program Coordinator Helen Edwards at hedwards@town.mapleton.on.ca for referrals, feedback on programs and/or program suggestions.

DRAYTON & COMMUNITY CITIZEN'S ASSOCIATION

   Prior to 1972, a group of concerned citizens alarmed about Health Care in Drayton and the surrounding vicinity held meetings to try and raise funds to build a local medical clinic. The members of the association canvassed the area and for each dollar raised, the Co-operative Health Services matched the donation. Enough money was raised, and soon our present Drayton Community Health Centre was up and running. Currently the facility is home to two family physicians, a dentist and an optometrist.
   
   When the Health Centre was first built, Doctors paid rent each month and the Board of Directors looked after the maintenance of the building and also had a sizable loan to pay off for the building. In 1988 the building was sold to the practicing physicians. These funds were invested and the interest is now used each year to provide scholarships to medical schools and other groups throughout the Township of Mapleton under the guidance of the Board of Directors.
    
   In order to attract Doctors to our under serviced area, community wide fundraisers were held in the Mapleton area 4 years ago with an incredible $70,000.00 raised. This money has been used as a signing bonus and has helped to attract 2 doctors to the Drayton Community Health Centre.
    
   For further information on the association, please contact President Ab Hesselink at (519) 638-2122, or Vice President Allan Jackson at (519) 638-2213 or Secretary-Treasurer Connie Walker at (519) 638-2594.

NEW LIFE COUNSELLING SERVICES

   New Life Counselling Services is a non-profit, Christian based organization providing marriage, family and individual counselling. All counsellors are registered with the American Association of Marriage amd Family Therapists and all client-counsellor conversations are strictly confidential. Payment for services is based on a sliding scale fee option. Local offices are located in Drayton, Arthur, and Palmerston.
   
   For further information, please contact: (519) 638-2099 or 1-800-410-4506. There is no on-call receptionist, however, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

WELLINGTON COUNTY SHARED SERVICES

   Shared Services includes Community Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Counselling, as well as the Public Health Unit. Staff is available to provide mental health and drug and alcohol counselling services to residents of Wellington County. Counselling services are available for infants, children, adults, and seniors. Help administration with home application as well as crisis services are also an important part of this organization.

   Anyone in need of these services is encouraged to contact Shared Services. The office is located at 234 St. Patrick Street E., Fergus and can be reached by calling 1-800-265-7723.

THE DRAYTON AREA FOOD BANK

    The Food Bank is operated out of the Drayton Reformed Church with the help and support of local churches and schools. The Food Bank also relies on the generous aid of local businessmen and individuals who help ensure the goal of providing grocery hampers to those in need is met. Donations of food or money can be made at the Drayton Foodmarket and the Drayton Reformed Church. Needs requests or referrals should be made to the Drayton Reformed Church secretary at (519) 638-2035.

   The Drayton Food Bank would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community for their coninued support!

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

    The Community Mental Health Clinic is a place where people can go to get help if they are having mental health problems. For adults, these would be issues including depression, mental illness in the family or having suicidal thoughts. They also serve children and adolescents. Their problems could be difficulties adjusting to a death in the family, abuse or problems in school. Seniors have a special team to work with them. Teams are made up of social workers, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. A referral should be made by your family physician, which will result in better communication between caregivers.

    Local Clinics are located in Fergus and Mount Forest. The Fergus Clinic can be reached by calling (519) 843-6191 and the Mount Forest Clinic can be reached by phoning (519) 323-4004. Both clinics may also be contacted by calling the toll free number 1-800-265-7723.

SOCIAL & FAMILY SERVICES

    The Wellington County Department of Social and Family Services provides immediate financial aid on a short-term basis, based on a means test. They also provide home daycare and day nursery subsidies for eligible clients.

    These services are available to all persons residing in Wellington County. Should you require assistance, please contact the head office located at 129 Wyndham St. N. Guelph by calling (519)837-2670.

RURAL WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM

    The Rural Women's Shelter Program provides free support services for women and their children living in rural Wellington County and connects women to Marianne's Place. The Rural Women's Support Program offers counselling and support to women who have been or are in an abusive relationship or who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault or harrassment. Transportation may be arranged whenever needed as well as accompaniment to police, court, hospital, lawyer's office, and the shelter. Advocacy and referrals to other community agencies are provided as well as housing, legal, financial, and custody information.
    
   There are two local offices. The Palmerston Office can be reached at (519) 343-5192. The Fergus Office can be reached at (519) 843-6834. In case of emergency, please call 1-800-265-7233.

VICTIM SERVICES WELLINGTON

    Working in partnership will all Police Services , Fire Departments, and HospitalEmergency Personnel in Wellington Country, trained volunteers offer confidential support, information and referrals to victims of crime or tragic circumstances.

Volunteer Opportunities include: