Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre

Application

Call ahead if possible or drop in to book an intake appointment

Eligibility / Target Population

Must live in catchment area * no catchment area restrictions for homeless or underhoused people, or for dental or harm reduction services

Fees

Free * reduced fees for dental services * voicemail service $10 per 3 months

Executives

Angela Robertson - Executive Director
arobertson@ctchc.com

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Portuguese ; Spanish

Area Served

College St (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Dovercourt Rd (west) to Yonge St (east) * medical services without Ontario Health Insurance - Dupont St (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Dovercourt Rd (west) to Yonge St (east)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Community Health Centre * a range of services including primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling and community development programs

Anonymous HIV Testing HIV information and testing * privacy is protected with no identification required * outreach services and education * referral to community services * pre-test counseling on how people get HIV, and what a positive or negative test result might mean * post-test counseling to discuss the results
Case Management Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
CHEERS Provides youth in and from the child welfare system with support services as they transition from government care to independence
Counselling Support clients to discover or build on their own strengths * a way to learn more about self, make changes, and improve the sense of wellbeing by reaching specific goals
Dental Services - Reduced Fee Dental Services Basic dental services on a reduced fee schedule * services include dental examinations, radiographs, cleaning, filling, extractions, and selected root canals
Diabetes Education Program Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Room An environment for people to discuss safer drug use and safer sex practices * referrals to programs and support in the community
Harm Reduction Programs - Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) Harm reduction based health services that provide an environment where it is legal to possess and consume drugs via injection, intranasal (snorting) and oral (popping pills) * harm reduction supplies, education on safer drug use, overdose prevention and intervention, medical and counselling services, and referrals to housing, income support and other services
ID Clinic Identification clinic for individuals looking to replace or obtain legal Canadian identifications, including social insurance number, birth certificate, and record of landing * in partnership with Street Health
Income Tax Clinic Income tax filing for low-income individuals and families * self-employed not included
Niiwin Wendaanimak (Four Winds) - Indigenous Health and Wellness Program Culturally specific Indigenous supports and access to healing ceremonies, health education with a focus on diabetes (prevention and education), case management supports, access to primary care and harm reduction supports, and social recreation activities
Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Case Management for At-risk Pregnant and Parenting Women Counselling, case management, support, and advocacy for pregnant and parenting women from a harm reduction perspective
Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Great Start Together Perinatal Program Support and education to pregnant women and new mothers
Primary Health Care A range of health care services * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
Specialized Services for Homeless, Street Involved & Youth at Risk Promotes access to health care for street involved youth * services tailored to homeless and at-risk youths
Voice Mail Program Low cost voice mail service that allows to retrieve messages from any phone
Youth Programs - Youth Case Management Case manager assist youth in navigating various parts of the social system, including education, employment, housing, income supports, legal and immigration