The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Lambton Kent is upping the hours of its MobileCare service locally.
By doing so, the organization will increase operations to four days per week and adding the communities of Bothwell, Ridgetown, and Wheatley to its regular schedule.
This clinic on wheels provides free, confidential, walk-in services to residents where they are. It is a collaborative partnership between CMHA Lambton Kent, Chatham-Kent EMS, Chatham Kent Health Alliance, Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres, and the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team.
“With our partners, we are thrilled to bring MobileCare services to Bothwell, Ridgetown and Wheatley,” said Rhonny Doxtator, CEO of CMHA Lambton Kent, in a media release. “Expansion of services across Chatham-Kent underscores our commitment to meeting individuals where they are, providing timely support, and improving access to care for people in our communities.”
The MobileCare clinic is staffed by a dedicated interdisciplinary team, including a nurse practitioner, a mental health first response worker, and a community paramedic. They provide on-the-spot support for mental health, addictions, primary care, and community paramedicine, along with referrals to other local resources.
Operating since October 2023, MobileCare has been well-received in communities including Blenheim, Chatham, Delaware Nation, Dresden, North Buxton, Thamesville, Wallaceburg and Walpole Island, according to officials in charge of the program.
To see the full MobileCare schedule, including hours and locations, visit www.mobilecareclinic.ca.
