Community Health Centres (CHCs) are non-profit organizations that provide primary health and health promotion programs for individuals, families and communities. Reflective of the needs of the community we are a part of, we are governed by a community-elected board of directors. We work with individuals, families and communities to strengthen their capacity to take more responsibility for their health and wellbeing, and provide education and advice on helping families access the resources they need from other community agencies.   We understand that the health of individuals and communities is impacted by many factors such as income, social support, education and literacy, employment, social and physical environments, personal health practices and coping skills, among others.  These factors, referred to as the Social Determinants of Health, may be out of our control but still affect our ability to access and maintain quality health care for ourselves and our families.  Our programs and services work to address these issues by offering primary health care, illness prevention and health promotion, and we use a community development approach to building healthy and supportive environments.   MSAA agreement

You and members of your family can make an appointment to see one of our Doctors, Nurses, Counsellor/Therapists and Community Dietitian. Our staff will take the time to listen and discuss choices that respond to your health care needs. Additionally, you will have access to our 24-hour on-call emergency telephone service and receive a home visit if necessary. Some of our staff speak second languages and, if needed, we have a limited availability to provide interpretation during your visit. We accept clients who do not have health cards and offer appointments with our staff and limited referrals to other medical specialists.
 

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of our hours and health promotion workshops.

Monday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed in the morning)
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Eligibility criteria

We provide health care and other supports to people who live in our catchment area:
 

How to register
If you live in our catchment area and would like to register as a new patient, please call us at 416.658.6812 to register for our next New Patient Orientation Session. Unfortunately, we sometimes have to place new patients on to a waiting list for service.

Contact information:
Medical Administration telephone: 416. 658.6812
Fax: 416. 656.4611

Medical Services
Primary Health Care: appointments are available with Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Counsellor/Therapists, and a Community Dietitian.

Depending on your particular situation, our health care practitioners may work with you to connect you to our health partnerships that provide services at our Centre:

• West Toronto Diabetes Education Program: Diabetes Nurse, Dietitian
• Foot Care Nurse (Please call 416-656-8025 for more information.)
• Infant Hearing Screening
• Toronto Urban Health Alliance: Psychiatrist & Mental Health Specialist
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Workshops

Counselling Services

DPNC Counselling services offer individual short- and long-term counselling on personal issues such as abuse, anxiety, parenting and life transitions. Assessment and on-going counselling services for mental health and addiction are also offered. No walk-in appointments available. For more information or to make an appointment call 416-656-8025.

Community Health Programs
DPNC offers health promotion and disease prevention workshops throughout the year to support individuals to help take care of their health. (Dates will be added once they are confirmed.)

Bounce Back
An 8 week program about learning to bounce back from life’s difficulties,
designed specifically for people looking to strengthen their recovery and/or mental health capacity.

• Learn tools to help manage stress, anxiety and depression
• Explore strategies to become more resilient
• Focus on feeling good about yourself and your life

Mindfulness
A 6 week mindfulness-based relaxation and stress management program
Learn simple, effective ways to de-stress, increase self-awareness, and build relaxation in your daily life.

Buffer Zone
A harm-reduction group for people involved with drugs and alcohol