South Riverdale Community Health Centre
Yesterday the National Post published an article containing statements and allegations by a self-identified former SRCHC employee related to the operation of the Centre and our harm reduction services. Due to our obligations and interests in protecting employee and client confidentiality, safety and security, SRCHC is constrained in our ability to respond to this article. […]
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In the spring of 2022, a group of staff led by SRCHC’s Indigenous Health Promoter, Les Harper, started a regalia-making program that was the first of its kind to bring together Indigenous women who use drugs to provide a space for their inclusion in cultural activities from a harm-reduction framework. Regalia is the traditional clothing […]
In late September, South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) participated in an open house at the Oakridge Health and Harm Reduction Hub to raise awareness of the site and celebrate an expansion in hours and services. The hub offers walk-in services, including harm reduction supplies, counselling and peer support for people who use drugs and […]
The Chinese Cancer Support Group (CCSG) at South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) has been available to Cantonese- and Mandarin-speaking cancer patients and their caregivers since the 1990s. The program provides information, guidance, assurance and support during particularly difficult times. The program has been operating virtually since the pandemic, which allows patients to stay connected […]
Over three years after the pandemic first started, COVID-19 vaccine boosters continue to be recommended as an imperative public health strategy to reduce the negative impacts of COVID-19 symptoms and disease. The latest booster (Moderna XBB.1.5) is currently recommended to eligible individuals aged 6 months or older as it provides better protection against the Omicron […]
This week a Town Hall Meeting was held on Wednesday, June 26th at Jimmie Simpson. It was organized by local residents who chose the format and questions and invited the speakers. South Riverdale Community Health Centre wanted to take the opportunity to thank local resident organizers for the opportunity to attend and participate in the […]
Safer Community Committee The Safer Community Committee (SCC) was comprised of neighbours, local businesses, community organizations, South Riverdale Community Health Centre board members and community advisors who have volunteered to help improve the safety and well-being in Leslieville. There were a total of five meetings, the last meeting took place on Wednesday, October 5th. Below, […]
July 25, 2023 Over the last several months we have all witnessed the increased volatility and behaviour issues in our community. We know these troubling shifts in behaviour are being felt across Toronto as we witness the effects of poverty and homelessness compounded by a deepening mental health crisis and an increasingly toxic drug supply. […]
Enhancing Environmental, Safety and Community Engagement through Quality Improvement Initiatives April 16, 2024 This document outlines recent changes to environment design and the continued efforts to engage and collaborate with the local community at 955 Queen St E. Quality Improvement Initiatives SRCHC Statement February 15, 2024 In response to the Opinion Piece titled “Toronto Supervised […]
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