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COVID-19 Update: Visit our website for up to date service hours.

Services for registered clients include:

• access to a variety of health professionals, including a family doctor, nurse practitioner
• patients are assigned to one doctor or nurse practitioner but may receive care from another member of the health care team, if their provider is unavailable
• clients may access nutrition services, counselling and referrals to other programs and services

Outreach Services include health services focusing on support to homeless community members and people in drop-in centres and shelters

Offers health services and a variety of allied health services available to clinically rostered clients, including counselling and social work, access to registered dietitians and addictions counselling.

Also offers EarlyON Child and Family Centre Programs, various programs open to community members in their priority population, such as: Parent Outreach Programs, Specialized Outreach Services, and a wide variety of healthy living programs:

WE Breastfeed: peer-led support for breastfeeding parents

Chronic Pain Programs: peer-led support groups, and self-management programs for people living with chronic pain

Mindfulness: meet each day more mindfully with greater intention and awareness

Post Partum Mood Disorder Support Group: personalized support and a weekly mother's support group with child care

ID Clinic: assistance with applications for new and replacement Canadian birth certificates, or Ontario Health Card replacement

Groceries from the SEED: nonprofit, online sliding scale grocery store, open to all, visit The Seed Guelph

Garden Fresh Box: nonprofit, fresh produce buying service to help provide affordable access to fresh fruit and vegetables. See Garden Fresh Box

Fitness Programs: various yoga, Zumba and wellness classes offered online and throughout the community

English Conversation Circle: informal groups offering newcomers a chance to practice and gain confidence in speaking English

For a complete listing of programs with locations, dates and times, including EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Stone Road Mall), visit website: Guelph Community Health Centre

Note: Also houses the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy and The Seed Food Access Program

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

This location provides health services for residents of the Shelldale community - services for registered clients include:

• annual check-ups, well-baby visits, immunizations, chronic / occasional illnesses care
• health care team of family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses

Services open to neighbourhood residents (do not have to be registered clients) include:

• nutrition workshops
• social work services

COVID-19 (30 April 2020) The clinic is still operating while limiting visits to urgent issues only.
Telephone or video calls can be offered to speak to the doctor for non-essential matters not requiring to be seen in person. Screening under the guidance of Public Health, Ontario Health and recommendations of the Ontario Medical Association are in effect.

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Medical clinic for a general health practitioner

• not a walk-in clinic

Health education, disease prevention, promotional activities, counselling, and referral services in these areas:

• Child
  
• Youth
  
• Violence prevention
  
• Dental
  
• Environmental
  
• Infection control
  
• Food safety
  
• Cancer prevention
  
• Heart health
  
• AIDS/STDs
  
• Sexual health and pregnancy counsellling
  
• Needle syringe program
  
• Immunization clinics

Some clinics are in different locations

Provides health services to vulnerable newcomers to the Kitchener-Waterloo region

A community health care centre located downtown Kitchener that focuses on helping clients gain information about their own health so that they can make decisions to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Health education, disease prevention, promotional activities, counselling, and referral services in these areas:

• Child
  
• Youth
  
• Violence prevention
  
• Dental
  
• Environmental
  
• Infection control
  
• Food safety
  
• Cancer prevention
  
• Heart health
  
• AIDS/STDs
  
• Sexual health and pregnancy counsellling
  
• Needle syringe program
  
• Immunization clinics

Some clinics are in different locations

Employs an inter-professional staff team to provide primary health care, illness prevention and health promotion programs and services that promote wellness in the community.

Medical health care team focused on family and community health by coordinating patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness.

Team includes:

• family doctors and nurse practitioner
• nurses
• dietitian
• pharmacist
• psychologist
• social worker
• phlebotomists (medical technicians who draw blood samples)
• foot care nurse specialist
• occupational therapist
• respiratory therapist

Community Health Centre (CHC)

• Primary Health Care
• Programs for Children and Youth
• Programs for Older Adults
• Social Work Counselling
• Nurtition Counselling

Employs an inter-professional staff team to provide primary health care, illness prevention and health promotion programs and services that promote wellness in the community.

Provides primary healthcare services to new immigrants, including refugees, and to those who face barriers in accessing culturally-appropriate healthcare services.

Services include:

• Routine physical exams
• Immunizations for both adults and children
• Assessment and treatment of acute episodic illnesses
• Chronic disease management
• Family contraceptive planning
• Home visits
• Mental health counseling and support
• Nutrition assessment and counseling
• Information, advocacy, service referral and support
• Translation and interpretation services
• Health services navigation
• Triage service for urgent issues
• Pediatric care

Designed to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous Individuals, families and communities through wholistic approaches that harmonize Indigenous, traditional and western health care which respects people with a distinctive cultural identity, values, and beliefs

Translation De dwa da dehs nye>s embodies the concept of We're taking care of each other amongst ourselves.

Health centre focused on individual, 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 available
Services include:

• primary health care services
• social work services
• health promotion and education programs
• community development programs
• chronic disease management
• nutritional information and education
• community outreach programs

Additional Services on Site:

• Compass Diabetes Foot Care Program
• Memory Clinic
• Dental Clinic
• Caring for My COPD Program
• Grand River Council on Aging
• LGBTQ2S Resources
• AIDS/HIV Regional Coordinator
• Gender Affirming Clinic

Primary health care and health promotion services

Services

• primary health care; foot care and chiropody; physiotherapy
• 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
• 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

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

Health centre includes:

• dentists
• doctors
• public health nurse
• blood laboratory
• pharmacy

Implements the community health programs and support services under the authority of the Six Nations of the Grand River elected council as follows:

• Ambulance
  
• Birthing Centre
  
• Child & Youth Health Team - Jordan's Principle
  
• Clinic Nurse Program
  
• Community Health Clerks
  
• Community Health Representatives
  
• Crisis Response Team
  
• Dental Services (support staff)
  
• Diabetes Education Program
  
• Egowadiya dagenha - Land Based Healing Centre
  
• Family Health Team
  
• Healthy Babies / Healthy Children
  
• Health Promotion / Nutrition Services
  
• Home and Community Care
  
• Maternal / Child Program
  
• Medical Transportation (support staff)
  
• Mental Health & Addictions
  
• Paramedic Services
  
• School Nurse Program
  
• Sexual Health Nurse Program
  
• Traditional Medicine Program
  
• Therapy Services

COVID19

• clients must have appointment before entering building until further notice
• some programs operating at limited capacity or virtually, call for details

Primary Health Care

• care from family physicians and nurse practitioners
• chiropody (foot clinic)
• diabetes education
• dietitian
• physiotherapy

No Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Dental Clinic, 905-602-0520

• dental care for children and youth covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) and for seniors
• call for specific program eligibility and application instructions

Health Promotion

• community development addressing social determinants of health
• seniors' wellness programs
• short-term counselling for Centre's priority populations

QX and TransActivate -- weekly drop ins for LGBTTIQQ2S+, queer, gender diverse, trans individuals, and one-on-one support, primary care and information and referral

Community Services

• client advocacy for accessing government programs, legal and immigration issues, housing, food security
• commissioner of oaths (call for schedule)
• information and referral
• space available for community meetings

COVID-19 Wellness Clinic for Tots on pause until further notice. Some consultation available by phone.

Family practice clinic. Part of the Stratford Family Health Team. Wellness Clinic for Tots comprehensive clinic service for 18 to 36 month old patients. Partnership program with the Huron Perth Public Health. This clinic is not held with any regularity. Patients of the Milverton and District Medical Centre can call the office for information. All other persons, or anyone looking for after hours clinic. should call the Stratford Family Health Team - 519-271-7172.

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

Multi-service agency providing a wide range of primary health, illness prevention, health promotion and community services * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Adult Drop-in - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed

Among Friends Program - Community mental health centre * education workshops promoting mental, physical and social health, healthy lifestyle activities and planning * information and referral * social and recreational activities

Dental Clinic - Free dental care for eligible clients * operated by Toronto Public Health

Literacy and Basic Skills - Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * some financial assistance with TTC transportation available based upon eligibility

Primary Health Care - Primary health care services * health education and disease prevention * family physicians, nurse practitioners * doctor on call 24 hours * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Social Work Program/Counseling Services - Drop-in social work * counselling, case management and advocacy to clients * address concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current drug and alcohol use

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program - Education and management program supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, gestational diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, meal planning, weight management, stress management, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

ASK! Community Information Centre - Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Chiropody - Full range of services to address food and foot related concerns * including soft tissue surgery and the manufacturing of orthotics * only available to clients of LAMP

EarlyON Child and Family Services - COVID19 Temporary closure

Harm Reduction Services - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed

Health Promotion - Address the social determinants of health and the areas in life that influence health and well-being * focus on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities

Nutrition Counselling and Services - Offer dietetic services by a registered dietitian to LAMP clients and programs * one-on-one nutrition consultation provided * presentations and workshops offered throughout LAMP in partnership with other programs

Occupational Health - Specialized service conducting health assessments for work-related health problems * assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims and occupational educational information

Physiotherapy - Community physiotherapy clinic * provide injury prevention program, direct assessment and treatment, education, support programs and group programming

Youth Programs - Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

Disease prevention and health promotion, providing a wide range of health and social services to the community

Programs offered:

• Home support/long term care - personal support, light housekeeping and relief services for seniors and disabled in the community
• Family support - prevention and intervention, counselling with adults, youth and children as well as parenting classes and other groups as deemed appropriate and providing an intake process to assist with internal/external referrals
• Community wellness workers - offers youth prevention, social education, community awareness
• Human service cook - provides breakfast program for the children attending LSK Elementary School and prepares the Meals on Wheels program for the elderly
• Ontario Works (Welfare/employment) - provides temporary financial assistance in company with employment counselling, support in life skills, and literacy to help reintegrate them into the work force
• Employment and training - services available: job board, internet access, resume assistance, job fax service, resource materials

Programs Available:

• Target Wage Subsidy
• Job Creation
• Training Purchase
• Employment Assistance
• Self-Employment Assistance
• Small Business Support Program
• Mobility Assistance
• Alter-Abled Initiative
• Youth Work Experience
• Stay In School Initiative

Working with existing social and health services to provide education programs, outreach, housing stability and support services to residents of Oxford County.

Outreach and Housing

Drop-In Services include:
* Form completion
* System navigation
* Advocacy
* Information on community resources
* Appointment support
* Housing system navigation
* Support completing rental applications
* Housing search support
* Kijiji tips & tricks