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People Accessing Care Teams (PACT) -- services include physiotherapy, chiropody, psychological management, social work, diabetes education, nutrition, respiratory consult, smoking cessation, community support, social programs, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * those involved in a recent motor vehicle accident not eligible

Health centre providing family medical care and community-based health programs * team of family doctors, nurse practitioners and other health providers * referral to other regional health services

Culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health


Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Supports for pregnant women and families with children 0-6 years * home visits by nurses and other home visitors help expectant and new parents with having a healthy pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, and being a parent

Diabetes Treatment and Management - Clinics for blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring * support group for people living with diabetes * diabetes screening for students

Family Support Programs - Parenting workshops * after care program * sex education * alcohol and drug awareness * psychology and counseling

Prevention Programs and Health Promotion - Sun safety * suicide prevention * immunization clinics * blood pressure clinics * blood sugar clinics * STD/HIV (sexually transmitted infections / human immunodeficiency virus) * tobacco / smoking cessation

School Programs - Breakfast program * healthy relationships * hearing and/or vision testing

Foot Care Clinic -

Other services:

• weekly nurse practitioner clinic (Thu)
• reflexology
• massage therapy
• breastfeeding support * screening clinic/pap smears

Outreach to homebound seniors in North Innisfil, providing:

• clinic based services
• primary health care services
• support and information to individuals wishing to pursue or explore increasingly healthy lifestyles by taking responsibility for their own health and the health of their community

Health centre focused on family and community health

• encourage responsibility for one's own health and that of the community through health promotion, illness prevention, chronic disease management and integrated primary health care
• Illness Prevention - involves services such as blood pressure screening, annual immunization against influenza and wellness visits
• Diabetes Management Program - information about living with diabetes, monitoring blood sugar level, food choices, exercise, pump program, medications and lifestyle choices
• Health Promotion Groups open to the community, for program availability see website

COVID-19 Response

• Services are being provided via phone, in office or at home as required
• Call 705-721-0370 to leave a message for an appointment or for more information

Regular Service
Clinic that helps clients with multiple chronic health conditions

• must have referral from Barrie Family Health Team doctor or Nurse Practitioner and need to access two or more of their services
• help patients reduce risk and navigate to overcome barriers
• health care team includes Registered nurse/Patient Navigator, Pharmacist, Social Worker and an Occupational Therapist

Health care access for individuals without primary care providers.

Patients access in-person booked appointments with follow-up care provided when appropriate

Symptoms and conditions that can be assessed and treated at the clinic include:

• cough, cold and flu, ear aches
• sprains, wounds and cellulitis, minor lacerations, abscesses
• STIs, UTIs, infections
• Gastroenteritis
• Chronic conditions including hypertension, CHF, diabetes, COPD

Additional services that can be provided include:

• cancer screening - arranges PAP smear, colonoscopy, or mammogram
• prescription renewals
• work related assessments and notes
• pregnancy testing

Clinic continues to provide services to all patients exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms and minor respiratory illness who cannot access their primary care provider.

Supports people at risk or living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * clients will have access to a respiratory therapist/certified respiratory educator, registered kinesiologist and registered dietitian * the goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for people living wih COPD

Services include:

• breathing test
• one-on-one counseling (including self management education, healthy eating, physical activity)
• smoking cessation program
• individual and group exercise
• pulmonary rehabilitation
• COPD Virtual Care Groups - twice a week
• COPD Support Group - virtual/in-person on last Tuesday of each month from 1:30pm-3pm

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, chiropodist (foot specialist), and a social worker

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• counselling
• prenatal and postnatal
• treatment of function and mobility issues
• healthy relationship, bereavement, stress management support
• nutrition education
• treatment and management of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, and arthritis
• health promotion

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and COPD Clinic
• Wellness Program for Seniors

Community clinics providing nursing care services for patients, services include:

• wound care
• IV medication administration and teaching
• PICC lines, Portacath, Chemo disconnects
• ABIs
• Health Teaching
• Injections
• Symptom management
• Catheter care, Nephrostomy care, Drain care, G Tube care
• Physical Assessments

All patients attending the community nursing clinic will be assessed and provided with individualized instruction on self care and self-management supports

Medical clinic focused on family and community health. Nurse practitioners work with collaborating physicians, registered nurses, social workers and registered dietitians to assess and treat non-life threatening injuries or illnesses.

Services available:

• minor injury/illness
• immunizations
• smoking cessation
• counseling
• nutrition education
• well baby/prenatal
• medication management
• monitoring and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and heart disease

Interdisciplinary primary health care team

• provide holistic care incorporating Indigenous concepts of health and well-being
• Traditional Healers, Registered Nurses, Registered Social Workers and a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
• Services include:
  • Family health care
  • Traditional healing coordination
  • Indigenous Midwife
  • Pre/post natal care
  • Immunizations
  • Sexual health education
  • Referral services to specialists
  • Red Road to Recovery
  • Diabetes management
  • Cancer screening
  • Chronic conditions support
  • Nutrition and health promotion
  • Foot care services
  • Counselling services
  • Provide presentations, workshops and traditional healing opportunities in the community, see website for details

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin meaning: Everyone Helps

Community clinics providing nursing care services for patients, services include:

• wound care
• IV medication administration and teaching
• PICC lines, Portacath, Chemo disconnects
• ABIs
• Health Teaching
• Injections
• Symptom management
• Ostomy care and teaching
• Catheter care, Nephrostomy care, Drain care, G Tube care
• Physical Assessments

All patients attending the community nursing clinic will be assessed and provided with individualized instruction on self care and self-management supports

COVID19 -- Services available by phone

Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion
• community building and community services
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Health Services

• family practice
• counselling and case management
• diabetes management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

Community Building -- community garden

Community Services -- Lead Agency for Bathurst Finch Hub
other services provided by partner agencies including: CUIAS Immigrant Service, Downsview Community Legal Services, Family Service Toronto, JVS Toronto, Kababayan Community Centre, KCWA Family and Social Services, North York Community House, Toronto Public Health -- see separate entries

Community health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health


Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns

Exercise Education Program - Individual and Group Exercise to strengthen muscles, the heart, and the lungs * gentle programs for older adults

Harm Reduction Program - Case Management, supports and access to harm reduction supplies

Foot Care Clinic - Chiropodist (foot care specialist) treats common foot problems * includes basic foot care for both regular and clients living with diabetes

Mental Health Counseling - One-on-one, couple, and family counseling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counseling * confidential

Health Promotion Programs - Programs and services for youth, adults and older adults

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Lung Health - COPD Program
• Retinal Screening for Diabetics - Teleopthalmology
• Sexual Health Clinic

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Services include nursing and physician care, counselling, chiropody, nutrition counselling, diabetes prevention and management programs, and cancer resources.

Services and Programs:

• Prenatal Program

Francophone community health centre

Health and Medical Services

• family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
• home visits by nurses
• dietitians and nutrition counselling
• anonymous HIV testing
• diabetes education program
• 24-hour medical hot-line
• immunization
• free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status

French Social/Medical Interpreter Service

• interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
• homeless outreach and intervention
• assistance in obtaining identification
• advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works
• mental health therapy, counselling and outreach for individuals, couples, families and groups
• crisis intervention
• relaxation group
• counselling and outreach for people with severe and persistent mental health issues

COVID19

• service hour reductions Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
• virtual classroom homework help, Mon, Thu 4 pm-6 pm
• service by appointment only

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Programs and Services

• primary health care provided by doctors and nurse practitioners
• counselling and case management
• dental clinic for children and seniors
• diabetes education centre
• drop-in social program for deaf and hard of hearing adults
• flu shots
• foot care
• health promotion
• information and referral to services in the community
• physiotherapy
• seniors social and health promotion programs
• sexual health clinic, including HIV testing

No Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Pathways to Education -- academic and financial support for high school students

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• health promotion programs and services for families, newcomers, youth, adults, and older adults
• physiotherapy
• care coordination
• system navigation

Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns

Mental Health Counselling - One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential

Midwife Services - Prenatal and postpartum education and care * classes for healthy pregnancy, labour and birth * home visits * well-woman and well-baby assessments

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support - prenatal fitness group * lactation consultant available * breastfeeding support group

Foot Care Clinic - Chiropodist (foot care specialist) assesses and treats common foot problems * includes basic foot care for both regular and clients living with diabetes

Harm Reduction Program - Support for safer use of substances * one-on-one appointments, drop-in programs, groups, case management support and referrals to services

Services and Programs:

• Francophones Language Health Services Navigation
• Sexual Health Clinic

Primary health care and health promotion services

Services

• primary health care; foot care and chiropody; physiotherapy
• prenatal education and care including midwifery
• health promotion and wellness workshops
• counselling for registered clients on mental health conditions, relationship issues, substance use, depression, grief and trauma and other challenges
• sexual health testing, counselling and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• diabetes education
• seniors services including wellness workshops, gentle exercise and social interaction
• youth camp for children and youth 8-16 years

Needle exchange and harm reduction supplies for anyone in Peel needing these services, call 647-531-8552

Primary health care and health promotion services

Services

• primary health care; foot care and chiropody; physiotherapy
• prenatal education and care including midwifery
• dental clinic for government funded dental programs for children, youth and seniors
• health promotion and wellness workshops
• counselling for registered clients on mental health conditions, relationship issues, substance use, depression, grief and trauma and other challenges
• sexual health testing, counselling and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• diabetes education
• seniors services including wellness workshops, gentle exercise and social interaction
• youth camp for children and youth 8-16 years

Needle exchange and harm reduction supplies for anyone in Peel needing these services, call 647-531-8552

Primary health care and health promotion programs and services to the black community across the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) as its priority population

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health including diabetes education programs and sexual health clinics

Programs and services include:

• diabetes education program
• dietetic services
• counselling services
• foot care services
• Back 2 Life program
• Telemedicine
• COVID-19 Helpline, call 416-495-2593 or email covid-19en@taibuchc.ca

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Programs
• Sexual Health Clinics

COVID19 -- Many services continue to be available to clients by phone (and if necessary, as determined by the Unison provider/staff, in person) call 416-787-1661 for more information

• Legal Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext 1244
• Housing Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext 1306 and leave a message
• Harm Reduction: phone only, 647-268-5321
• Mental Health Counselling, 416-645-7575 ext 2050
• Help to get food, 416-787-1661 ext 1661

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Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion, community services and community development
• Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services

Health Services

• family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
• individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

Health Promotion

• anonymous HIV testing
• child and parenting programs
• Diabetes Education Program
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• harm reduction programs
• Toronto Public Health dental clinic
• youth programs
• seniors' programs

Pathways to Education 416-787-6800

• academic and financial support for high school students
• located at Lawrence Square 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 440B, Toronto M6A 3B4

Housing Help Clinic 416-787-1676 ext 3272

• on-site intake, case management, advice, advocacy, mediation and referral services for local residents, low-income tenants and housing seekers
• integrated services with Downsview Community Legal Services, Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Operating Unit F and St Stephen's Conflict Mediation (North York)

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• physical exams and Pap smears
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• management and self-management of chronic diseases
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients

Services and Programs:

• Cold Flu and COVID Clinic

COVID19 -- Services available by phone

Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion
• community services and community development
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Health Services

• family practice
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic
• seniors health care

Health Promotion

• parent support group
• breastfeeding clinic
• chronic disease prevention and management including diabetes

Community Services -- Jane Street Hub Lead Agency

• case management and medical services
• other services provided by partner agencies including COSTI Immigrant Services, Macaulay Child Development Centre, Midaynta Community Services, Yorktown Child and Family Services -- see separate entries

Basic health care from the doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner * nutritional services, physiotherapy or education on things like diabetes * also involve counselling and care coordination

Counselling Services - Counselling, case management and advocacy to clients * individual, couple and family counselling to complex populations, including people with physical disabilities * help people with a range of concerns including housing, income, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, dealing with past or current trauma, dealing with substance use

Nutrition Services - Support from the dietitian to individuals and groups on healthy eating for a variety of dietary needs including chronic diseases, heart health, healthy weight and other dietary requirements * help individuals learn how to improve their health and stay healthy * a range of services available through individual appointments and group programs

Occupational Therapy - Provides in home intervention and psychosocial support to help develop or maintain the skills to manage daily living at home safely, independently and with confidence

Seniors Home Health Program (SHHP) - Primary health care services to frail and homebound seniors with complex needs from an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, occupational therapist, chiropodist and registered dietitian

Youth Health Clinic - Sexual health services for youth * services include: