St. Thomas Elgin Social Services

06/02/2026

Mark your calendar for June 10th! Our friends at Southwestern Public Health are hosting a FREE mobile dental clinic for kids (0-17) in Aylmer! 🦷

When: June 10 | 2:30–5:30 PM
Where: EarlyON Aylmer, 69 Talbot St. W
What: Free checkups & fluoride treatment

No appointment needed.

🦷We're hosting a mobile dental clinic for kids (0–17) on June 10 in Aylmer.

When: June 10 | 2:30–5:30 PM
Where: EarlyON Aylmer, 69 Talbot St. W
What: Free checkups & fluoride treatment

No appointment needed. Call us at 1-800-922-0096 for more information.

EarlyON St. Thomas - Elgin

05/15/2026

The St. Thomas Elgin Social Services Street Outreach van is now on the road, helping bring supports closer to where people are and increasing our reach across the community. We’re excited to improve mobility and connect with residents in a more direct and accessible way. 🚐

05/13/2026

📣 Please be advised that the St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services office will be closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19th.

05/07/2026

We're hiring an Administrative Assistant – Social Services (Temporary, Full-Time) to support our St. Thomas Elgin Social Services leadership team.

This is a senior-level administrative role at the heart of a department that supports some of our community’s most vulnerable residents. From managing confidential communications and coordinating meetings to supporting special projects and helping shape internal and public-facing communications, this position plays a key role in keeping things running smoothly and effectively.

We’re looking for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional—someone who can manage competing priorities, handle sensitive information with care, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team environment.

Apply by Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3569mche

Elgin County

05/04/2026

St. Thomas Community Meal Calendar for May 🍓🫐

04/28/2026

Exciting news for St. Thomas families! 🌟

Big news for St. Thomas families 👏

The Province has approved $43.6 million for a new construction replacement for Arthur Voaden Secondary School in St. Thomas. The new school will accomodate 703 students and provide 88 licensed child care spaces.

As part of the same announcement, funding was also approved for a joint‑use elementary school site with Thames Valley District School Board and CS Viamonde, which includes:
• $22.2 million for a new Talbotville Elementary School with 49 licensed child care spaces
• $15.6 million for the new École élémentaire publique St. Thomas, also with 49 licensed child care spaces

Together, these projects will add 186 licensed child care spaces across St. Thomas‑Elgin, supporting families, early learning, and long‑term community planning.

🔗Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4hhf45vy

St. Thomas Elgin Social Services

04/13/2026

Looking for employment? See the list of employers who will be at this year's Job Fair on Wednesday!

*** 2 new Employers have been added: Jumbo Plumbing and ELement5***
Are you looking for work?
Meet the Employers at our Job Fair Wednesday April 15th from 1-5pm.
Check out www.employmentserviceselgin.ca and register with eventbrite.
See you at the Job Fair!

04/08/2026

Reminder: The draft St. Thomas-Elgin 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan, "On Track," is open for public review!

Join us at our Open House on Wednesday, April 8, 4–6 p.m. at the St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services Building (230 Talbot St.) to learn more and interact directly with staff.

Can't make the Open House? No worries. You can still submit feedback online.

This plan sets the course for housing and homelessness solutions in St. Thomas and Elgin County for the next decade. Your input matters!

Learn more, review the draft, and submit written feedback here: https://tinyurl.com/4965pzrz

St. Thomas Elgin Social Services Elgin County

04/01/2026

📣 Office Closure Notice

St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services will be closed on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th for the Easter holiday.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.