HPHA offers free, walk-in counselling at Stratford General Hospital
September 10, 2026
The Huron
Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is teaming up with area health and addiction
organizations to provide free, walk-in counselling appointments to residents of
Huron and Perth counties.
The goal is
to provide timely access to mental health support and reduce barriers to care
for individuals seeking counselling, allowing them to get the right care at the
right time.
Sessions
will take place at the Special Services Unit building at the Stratford General
Hospital site every Monday from 1-4 p.m., starting the week of September 14.
Counselling
appointments are available to individuals 16 years of age and older and no
appointment is needed. People can also return for additional appointments as needed.
“No one should have to wait to be heard. Through the
collective efforts of mental health and addiction organizations across Huron
and Perth, the Single Session Counselling Program offers immediate access to
compassionate support, helping people take the first step toward wellness when
it matters most," said Rodney Phillips, HPHA’s Manager of
Outpatient Mental Health.
HPHA is
part of the Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Alliance, which organized this
initiative. The group is comprised of the Canadian Mental Health Association
Huron Perth, Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley, Huron Health
System and Medavie Mobile Mental Health.
As part of this enterprise, counselling appointments are also scheduled on different dates in Listowel, Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Exeter.
“This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with our community partners to break down access barriers,” said Phillips. “By offering a no-wait pathway to counselling, we are helping create a more responsive and accessible mental health system for residents.”
To receive more information about the program, contact the Huron-Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484.