London's Social Services Fair is Oct. 23, 1–4 pm at Crouch Library (550 Hamilton Rd.). Meet Service Canada, Ontario Works, ODSP and other local providers. Presentations 1–2; drop-in 2–4. No RSVP required. Support persons welcome.

St. Joseph's BRA Day is Oct. 22, 6–9 pm in London. Hear from surgeons and patients, ask questions and learn about breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Free, registration required. buff.ly/qflkYC9

Newcomers: get housing and school support info at Setting Immigrants Up for Success, Oct. 22, 1:30–4:30 pm, Baitur-Rasheed Mosque, London. Faith and cultural groups, please share! buff.ly/3muHsIB

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is Oct. 22 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. This free in-person event runs 6–9 PM and includes patient education, a reconstruction presentation, Q&A and patient experiences. Pre-registration is required.

Setting Immigrants Up for Success 2026 is Oct. 22, 12–4:30 PM at Baitur-Rasheed Mosque. Learn about housing resources and support for newcomer students and families. Lunch is provided. Register using the QR code on the poster.

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The 2026 theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” Listening matters, and people with lived experience should have a real voice in the services and decisions that affect them. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Londoners are invited to a mayoral debate on Oct. 15 focused on one question: What does a safer London look like for women, girls and gender-diverse people? Doors open at 6:30 PM at the LiUNA Local 1059 Building, 635 Wilton Grove Rd.

London InterCommunity Health Centre is accepting new primary care referrals again for people without a family doctor who face barriers to care, including language, housing or complex health needs. DM us for referral details.

October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day. Age should never determine whose voice matters, who belongs, or who can take part in community life. A welcoming London and Middlesex makes room for people of every age, including older newcomers.

Meet Margaret Henderson, the second face in I Am London’s 2026 bicentennial series. She escaped slavery, came to London in the 1850s, raised a family, ran businesses and lived here for about 55 years. Read her story: buff.ly/ypEaFHH

Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week runs Oct. 5–9. This year’s theme is “Lead the Change.” Good nutrition care matters in hospitals, clinics and communities. Learn more about malnutrition and the work being done to improve nutrition care across Canada. buff.ly/ZFJoz3p

October 8 is International Lesbian Day. Today we celebrate lesbian community, history and contributions, including lesbian newcomers who help make London and Middlesex home. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and welcome. 🏳️‍🌈

Seniors Expo is Thursday, Oct. 8. Drop by for displays and information for adults 50+, from 10 AM–2 PM, followed by live music from 1–3 PM. A great chance to learn about local services and connect with community resources. #LdnOnt

October 5–9 is Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week. The 2026 theme is "Lead the Change." Good nutrition care belongs in good health care, from hospitals to community services. #CMAW26 #MalnutritionAwareness

October 1–7 is HPV Prevention Week. HPV vaccination can help prevent several cancers caused by HPV, while cervical screening is another key prevention tool. Talk with a health-care provider or local public health unit about your options. #HPVPreventionWeek

Oct. 4–10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Talking openly about mental illness can reduce stigma. Clear information about where and how to get care matters too, especially when someone is learning a new health-care system. #MIAW

October 6 is #WorldCPDay. People with cerebral palsy are #UniqueANDUnited and are sharing the changes they want to see in schools, workplaces and communities. Accessibility starts with listening to the people who encounter the barriers.

October 5 is #WorldMeningitisDay. Some forms of meningitis can become serious very quickly. Knowing the signs, knowing when to seek urgent care and having trusted health information matters. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! For newcomer students, teachers can be among the first people who make a new school and community feel familiar. Thank you to teachers and education workers across London and Middlesex for helping every student find their place.

Autism Connections is at Strathroy Library Monday, Oct. 5, from 9–11 a.m. Young children with autism can enjoy play-based activities while caregivers connect with other families and TVCC Autism & Behavioural Services. No registration required.