Smiths Falls offers a wide range of health and emergency services to the community. You can all view a full listing of health care service providers on the Town's Business Directory.
| Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital |
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is a local, full service hospital giving the community access to most of the key elements of health care including:
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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit |
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Please visit the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit website here: https://healthunit.org/
Sexual Health Clinic https://healthunit.org/health-information/sexual-health/clinics/
GetaKit Program: For anyone over 18 and living in our region, the GetaKit program offers free at home HIV self-test kits shipped directly to your home. Requisitions and swabs for other sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are also available. This service is free and no health card is required. Complete the online risk assessment and register today with GetaKit. To ask a question of a sexual health nurse, community members can reach out to our Sexual Health Team at areyousafe@healthunit.org. |
| Smiths Falls Community Health Centre |
| Opening in early 2010, the Smiths Falls Community Health Centre provides health services to people who live in and around Smiths Falls. Health-care providers include physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians and health promotion staff. Like all the other 74 Community Health Centres in Ontario, Smiths Falls Community Health Centre is community-governed and community-driven. |
| Doctors and Health Care Providers |
| If you need help finding a family doctor or nurse practitioner, Health Care Connect will assist you with your search. Their site includes a form you can complete listing basic information in order to start the process of finding a family health care provider.
You can also call the program at 1-800-445-1822, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to begin the same process. As well, you can contact the Community Care Access Centre in Smiths Falls for assistance at 613-283-8012. |
| Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) |
South East Community Care Access Centre Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) is funded and legislated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Your CCAC connects you with the care you need, at home and in your community:
CCACs are staffed by caring and knowledgeable professionals who will assess your needs, determine your requirements for care, answer your questions and develop a customized care plan that meets your individual needs. Then, if services are provided to you by your CCAC, we’ll arrange for quality health-care professionals – nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, registered dietitians, occupational therapists, speech therapist and personal support workers – to provide care and supportive services to help support you at home and help you enjoy the best possible quality of life. Note that there is generally a fee associated with community services. Subsidies are available based on eligibility requirements. Your CCAC Case Manager can explain what services are covered by the CCAC and which have a fee, and how to apply for subsidies. For more information visit or contact the Smiths Falls office of the South East Community Care Access Centre. 52 Abbott St. N., Unit 1. Smiths Falls, ON The intake telephone number for new clients, 1-800-869-8828, is answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Community & Primary Health Care |
| Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) exist to provide universally accessible and comprehensive primary health care and community support services in the promotion and building of a healthier community.
With 11 sites across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, we offer a wide range of community and health services for our diverse population. The following are services specifically related to residents of Smiths Falls: CPHC Seniors Exercise Program is open to those 50 years plus, Starting Sept. 12, the fitness classes will resume again The classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, 10 – 11 a.m., at the Seniors Centre beside the rink. Contact Karen Forbes at 613-283-4138 to register for the classes. For further information on the program, phone 1-800-465-7646, ext. 318. CPHC Community Family Health Team Mobile Unit at Smiths Falls Arena on pre-scheduled days Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is the country’s largest provider of home and community health care services, with more than 40 home care offices, 20 community care clinics and 8,000 employees. Bayshore offers wide range of home and community health services, health education programs and treatments. 94 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls ON K7A 2C1 Comcare Health Services Since 1969, Comcare Health Services has been providing home care services to communities across Canada. Comcare became the first home healthcare company to be nationally accredited from coast to coast. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be delivered in private residences, long term care or retirement facilities, workplaces or schools. 52 Abbott St. N., Unit 3, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1W3 Alzheimer Society of Lanark County The Alzheimer Society of Lanark County offers an ongoing support group for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their care partners. Among other programs and services offered by the agency are an Adult Day Service and a Day Away Respite Service. Phone: 613-264-0307 (1-800-511-1911) |
| Mental Health Services and Supports |
Lanark County Mental HealthLanark County Mental Health is a community based service responding to adults and transitional aged youth (17 years and over) who experience mental health concerns such as suicidal thoughts, trauma, anxiety, depression or symptoms of psychosis. Counselling and other clinical services are also available to support adult victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. A multidisciplinary team including case managers, social workers, psychotherapists, community mental health nurses, and psychiatrists, provide a range of mental health services including:
For more information, please contact: Lanark County Mental Health 179 Elmsley St. N. Unit 142 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2H8 613-283-2170
Connect WellPreviously operated as Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services (LRHCS) Connect Well provides services to children and families, especially those made more vulnerable by developmental, physical or economic limitations and include
Open Doors for Lanark Children & YouthOpen Doors for Lanark Children and Youth is an accredited child and youth mental health centre delivering services throughout Lanark County. Staff members are highly trained professionals in the fields of family therapy, child and youth counselling and early childhood education.
88 Cornelia Street West – Unit A1 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 5K9
REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM SMITH FALLS EVENING HOURS: Monday 4:30pm – 8pm |
| Police, Fire and Ambulance Services |
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For all emergencies please call 911.
The Town of Smiths Falls includes both local Police and Fire Departments, while ambulance services are provided by Lanark County Paramedic Service.
Smiths Falls Fire Department
The fire department responds to all types of emergencies, including fire alarms, structural, vehicle and chimney fires, medical assist, ice and water rescue, hazardous material incidents and motor vehicle accidents. From more information on Service and Volunteers opportunities see the Fire Department Page.
Smiths Falls Police Services
The Smiths Falls Police Service is committed to the needs of the community. We invite you to contact us for any policing-related inquiries that you may have. There are many ways that you may reach us. For Non-Emergencies, information or community service inquiries visit the Police Services Page or contact us:
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