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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

We provide Primary Health Care, system navigation and support for diverse populations of all ages and stages of life with a focus on those who experience challenges and barriers to accessing care, including those living in poverty; experiencing mental health and addictions; housing instability; isolated seniors; youth at risk and those with complex chronic disease.

Mobile Health Outreach Bus (MHOB):
Team consists of an outreach worker, primary care providers andcommunity partners. who work collaboratively to bring services toclients in the community. Services provided include wound care, support with form completion, community resources/referrals, mental health support, harm reduction and personal hygiene supplies. The bus travels to several locations throughout Oxford County weekly; Call 226-232-8207 for more details.

We provide Primary Health Care, system navigation and support for diverse populations of all ages and stages of life with a focus on those who experience challenges and barriers to accessing care, including those living in poverty; experiencing mental health and addictions; housing instability; isolated seniors; youth at risk and those with complex chronic disease.

Mobile Health Outreach Bus (MHOB):
Team consists of an outreach worker, primary care providers andcommunity partners. who work collaboratively to bring services toclients in the community. Services provided include wound care, support with form completion, community resources/referrals, mental health support, harm reduction and personal hygiene supplies. The bus travels to several locations throughout Oxford County weekly; Call 226-232-8207 for more details.

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

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.

Health centre focused on individual, family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * community development, health promotion and prevention services * referrals to other local and social health services * services aimed at people living with a low income, newcomers, individuals and families with chronic and complex illness

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * part of the Team Care program

Newcomer Clinic - The newcomers clinic is a collaboration between the Cross Cultural Learners Centre (CCLC) and the Health Centre * provides care to government assisted refugees during their first 6 months in Canada

Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory therapist who provides education on the use of medication, device training, awareness of symptoms, and individualized self management action plans

Women of the World - Peer support training and support groups for immigrant and newcomer women who are isolated and need help in adjusting to life in Canada

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

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

Seniors Francophone Drop-In Group - Social opportunities for seniors * education on health topics related to francophone and francophile seniors

Tai Chi - Tai Chi classes for seniors for stress reduction and improved flexibility, strength and stability

Services and Programs:

• North East London Community Engagement

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

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

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

Health centre focused on individual, family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * community development, health promotion and prevention services * referrals to other local and social health services * services aimed at people living with a low income, newcomers, individuals and families with chronic and complex illness

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

Health Outreach for People Experiencing Homelessness - Health, social services and daily programming for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Services and Programs:

• Argyle Site
• Huron St Site
• Old East Village Site

Health centre focused on individual, family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * community development, health promotion and prevention services * referrals to other local and social health services * services aimed at people living with a low income, newcomers, individuals and families with chronic and complex illness

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * part of the Team Care program

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 * personal development groups

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

Services offered to rostered patients by a health care team of doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, dietician, social worker, chiropodist, and physiotherapist including:

Complex Mental Health and Addictions - includes mental health conditions with severe effects on client functional abilities. For all clients with ongoing addiction concerns, this team will provide the most wraparound care and support.

Social Work Support Program - provides confidential short-term, and goal-focused counselling to help individuals dealing with Depression, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Stressful life situations, Relationship issues, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Assertiveness Training and Solution Focused/ Brief Therapy principles. Access to social work is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.

Anger Solutions Program™ helps individuals develop appropriate ways to express and resolve their anger. Built on a psychosocial rehabilitation foundation, Anger Solutions incorporates the best of several evidence-based therapeutic models.

Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and Older Adult - includes clients whose primary diagnoses are diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular conditions, etc. who require routine monitoring and will benefit from support in self management of these conditions. This includes all clients who are 65 years and over as many will overlap with the CDM conditions, thus we also routinely monitor osteoporosis, falls risks and cognitive changes.

Osteoporosis program: Watch for the upcoming launch of our new bone health and falls prevention program! Clients will have the opportunity to learn about their risk level for osteoporosis, eating well for strong bones, fall prevention techniques, appropriate exercises and medication education.

Physiotherapy Program - The Physiotherapist performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counseling. Various treatments are prescribed including but not limited to, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS). Access to physiotherapy is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
Seniors' Social Group -provides seniors with an opportunity to get out and meet new people, enjoy music, snacks, and fun activities in a relaxed atmosphere.

Smoking Cessation Program - Provides high quality one-on-one smoking cessation behavioural counselling, coaching and support to clients wishing to reduce or quit smoking, including assessing client readiness to reduce/quit smoking, review of evidence-based pharmacotherapies and psycho-social interventions, assisting client with development of a Quit Plan, and coaching, supporting and encouraging client in the achievement of their Quit Goals. Access to the Smoking Cessation Program is by referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.

Preventative/Prenatal/Pediatrics - this group will primarily be clients who need mostly screening programs, immunizations, episodic care, supportive education, and programs to support healthy lifestyles.

Nutrition program - The CCHC Dietician performs community nutritional needs assessments and identifies barriers to acquiring adequate food security, facilitating and supporting community initiatives to improve food security and performs nutritional assessments, development of client-focused nutritional plans, health education/counseling. Access the Dietician is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner or from the community at large.

Craving Change^TM - Watch for the upcoming program that provides cognitive-behavioural tools, activities and strategies that address the universal struggle to change problematic and emotional eating behaviours. The thought-provoking, 'how-to' approach focuses on the 'why' of eating behaviour and what to do about it.

St. Thomas Outreach program provides care to those who are homeless or underhoused or face other barriers to care, such as not being able to access a family physician or nurse practitioner, lack of Ontario health insurance benefits or lack of transportation.

Mobile Unit Outreach brings care to primarily uninsured folks in the county.

Services and Programs:

• Clinical Dietitian Services
• Needle Exchange Program

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

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 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