What is a Community Health Centre?
As issued by the Province of Ontario...
Community Health Centres (CHCs) are not-for-profit community governed organizations with a primary focus on improving the health and well-being of populations who have traditionally faced barriers accessing health services, including:
- those living on low income
- new immigrants
- those with complex mental health issues
- individuals who do not have health insurance
CHCs provide comprehensive primary health care and other services that address the social determinants of health with an emphasis on priority populations who:
- face barriers to accessing services because of geographic isolation or cultural or language barriers
- have a higher burden or risk of ill health due to socio-economic status, age, social isolation, mental health issues, gender, sexual identity/orientation, or other factors
For more information, visit the Government of Ontario site.