Social Services & Support
Social Services & Support
Social services and community supports play an important role in helping residents access housing, food, financial assistance, mental health supports, and other essential services. While many social services in Ontario are funded and administered at the provincial level, municipalities often work alongside community organizations to help connect residents with available resources and provide additional local support where possible.
This page is intended to help residents find information about programs, services, and organizations available within Aylmer, Elgin County, and surrounding communities.
Community Connections
The Town of Aylmer is proud to partner with YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin in support of the Community Connections Guide — a resource featuring basic needs, supports, and services available throughout Elgin County. Produced every other year using information provided by Healthline, the guide includes services such as:
- Childcare
- Clothing/household items
- Community centres
- Domestic violence/sexual assault
- Education
- Employment/training
- Financial support
- Food
- Healthcare
- Housing/shelter
- Identification
- Immigrant/newcomer/refugee services
- Legal/advocacy
- Libraries
- Mental health/addictions
- Parenting
- Senior services
- Transportation
Food Programs & Services
This guide lists a variety of programs and services including, but not limited to: food access programs, food banks and emergency food services, gardening programs, transportation to assist with groceries, and nutrition services by Registered Dietitians.
2-1-1 Ontario
211 connects people to the right information and services, strengthen Canada’s health and human services, and helps Canadians become more engaged with their communities. When you don’t know where to turn call 2-1-1 or visit their online resources.
City of St. Thomas Housing Services
St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services funds and administers social housing programs in the City of St. Thomas and the County of Elgin.
Social Housing means rent-geared-to-income or subsidized housing programs. In most cases, rent is based on 30% of a household’s gross income. Most social housing providers also offer some units at full market rent.
Subsidized housing is available at over 1,100 units in St. Thomas and Elgin County, including townhouses, apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes for families, singles, and seniors.