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Guelph Community Health Centre

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Guelph Community Health Centre
File:Guelph Community Health Centre.jpg
Main location
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Founded 📆
Founder 👔
Headquarters 🏙️176 Wyndham Street North,
N1H 8N9
,
Guelph
,
Canada
Area served 🗺️
Guelph
Members
Number of employees
🌐 Websitewww.guelphchc.ca
📇 Address
📞 telephone

The Guelph Community Health Centre (Guelph CHC, GCHC) is a public, non-profit organization that provides primary health care to the community of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, as well as a variety of programs that focus on holistic health promotion and community development. The Guelph CHC is a member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres (AOHC) and one of over 300 CHCs in Canada.[1] The Guelph CHC has one main location in downtown Guelph, as well as a satellite clinic located on Shelldale Crescent, and an Early Years Satellite location, situated in the Stone Road Mall.[2]

Priority population[edit]

The Guelph CHC focuses on what it has identified as the priority population, which are those who face some sort of barrier to good health. People who fit into this population may be children under six years old, the underhoused, new immigrants, and individuals who face other adversities such as low income, isolation, single parents, and the unemployed.[3]

Programs[edit]

Primary care[edit]

This division of the Guelph Community Health Centre focuses on aspects of health and well-being. They cover areas such as illness prevention, chronic disease management, health promotion, caring for the elderly, support, counseling and referrals.[4]

Program Name Description
Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding services are rendered by appointment with a lactation consultant who provides guidance on various aspects of the practice. They teach the very basics of how and why to breastfeed, how to handle potential challenges (concerning the health of both the mother and the infant), as well as how to maintain the practice as a student or a working mother.[5]
Clinical Services Clinical Services include access to a team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians and outreach workers. Families with young children, those with difficulty accessing health care, new Canadians, and those grappling with challenges like low income, unemployment, isolation, homelessness and physical or mental disabilities (the priority population) are the particular focus.[6]
Foot Care Foot Care is available for referred clients without access locally to another such service.[7]
Nutrition Services Nutrition Services of the CHC, food and nutrition counseling and education with a registered dietitian, are again targeted at the priority population. Counseling is available to clients and those who cannot easily access a registered dietitian (though it does not cover weight loss, diabetes or eating disorders). Additionally, dietitians offer group nutrition programs within the centre and other neighborhood groups or agencies.[8]
Outreach Services Outreach services, facilitated by nurse practitioners and outreach workers in partnership with other community agencies, connect clients with health programs and services in their area. Some of the partnering agencies include Welcome In Drop In Centre, Wyndham House, Michael House, and Give Yourself Credit. Medical staff work to resolve issues preventing people registered with the Stonehenge Therapeutic Community from fully participating in substance abuse and addiction programs offered there. Educational presentations are offered as well.[9]
Social Work Services Social Work Services are open city-wide and include two programs: the Growing and Parenting Program (GAPP) which is a parenting and self-esteem group for young mothers, and Postpartum Depression Support Services which includes counseling for postpartum depression and group support services for women and their families. Social workers also counsel individuals referred by the CHC's health care provider and offer both counseling and group programming in response to community needs.[10]

Healthy living[edit]

Program Name Description
Physical Activity
in motion Mondays in motion Mondays is a program held year round at the Guelph CHC for adults that wish to participate in indoor or outdoor physical activity and to socialize.[11]
Pre- and Post-Natal Exercise Classes Pre- and Post-Natal Exercise Classes are classes offered to women to socialize and work out (with things like low-impact aerobics).[12]
Running Shoe Recycling Program Running Shoe Recycle Program collects high-quality, barely used running shoes from competitive runners and a local running store (Running Works) and redistributes them to those in need who are committed to being physically active. The shoes, collected in all sizes for both men and women, are washed and given new insoles.[13]
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in Motion Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in motion is a community-wide effort to promote physical health in all residents of the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region starting with the standard of 30 minutes of physical activity each day and aiming at establishing a "culture of physical activity". Strategies for the initiative include forming partnerships, specialized strategies, marketing and collecting data.[14]
Shelldale/Brant Women’s Yoga Shelldale Women’s Yoga[15] and Brant Women's Yoga [16] are both women’s programs held at both the Shelldale and Brant locations. This program is a drop-in program open to all women.
Peer Leader Program The Peer Leader program is one that utilizes volunteer peer leaders who have a passion for healthy living, have received first-aid and safety training, and have leadership skills.[17] The peer leaders facilitate programs and activities in the community, such as community kitchens and physical activity groups to support their community members in achieving happy, healthy, active lifestyles.[18]
Outreach
Identification Clinics Identification Clinics are held at the Guelph CHC to provide assistance to people filling out birth certificates, health cards, social insurance number forms. Through these clinics, financial assistance may also be available to those in need.[19]
Helping Hands Helping Hands is targeted towards women in Guelph, to teach life skills such as sewing, crafts, cooking.[20]
Women Everywhere Breastfeed The WE (Women Everywhere) Breastfeed program is run by a group of volunteers that have experience with breastfeeding, to support women either over the phone or in person.[21]
Take Charge Take Charge is a program designed for people living with a chronic health condition, providing assistance in learning to physically and mentally manage daily challenges. Attendees learn how to manage their symptoms and medications, how to set goals, and how to eat right and exercise. Reference books and other materials are also provided.[22]
Food Health
Garden Fresh Box Garden Fresh Box, a non-profit organization based out of Guelph, emphasizes the importance of buying locally and supporting local farmers as well as providing produce at an affordable price. The ultimate goal is to build a healthier community.[23]
Guelph-Wellington Local Food Initiative According to the Guelph-Wellington Local Food Initiative (GWLFI), their mission is to "promote the procurement of local food by consumers and industry in order to preserve and enhance sustainable agricultural diversity in Guelph and County of Wellington." The initiative emphasizes the importance of buying locally, supporting local farmers and building partnerships.[24]
Little Chefs Little Chefs is a program for young children (aged three to six) and their parents, where they can learn to cook simple and inexpensive recipes as well as other activities.[25]

Developmental health[edit]

Program Description
Drop-In Playtime Drop-in Playtime is for parents and children to explore new toys and concepts while meeting other children in the community.[26]
Programs Requiring Registration
  • 1,2,3 Come Play With Me (two to four years)
  • Mother Goose: Rhyme Time for Infants (birth to 12 months)
  • Mother Goose: Family Mother Goose (birth to three years)
  • Infant Massage (birth to 12 months)
  • Field Trips
  • Birthday Books
Parent-Child Place The Parent-Child Place's supervised playgroup includes free play, snack time, craft time and circle time to allow children to bond with their parents and caregivers while interacting with other children.[27]
Parent Support and Information The Guelph CHC provides information about the following topics:
  • Child Development and Parenting Strategies
  • Parent & Family Support Staff
  • Early Literacy
  • Nutrition 18-Month Well-Baby Visit
  • Breastfeeding
  • Quality Child Care Initiative (QCCI)
Ontario Early Years Centre The Guelph CHC is affiliated with the Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC). Playtime and other programs are held by the OEYC in the Wyndham Street and the Stone Road Mall locations.[28] Both organizations aim to provide a place where parents and caregivers can interact and to provide access to Early Years professionals and their guidance.[29]
Child-Care Registry The Guelph CHC links to Guelph-Wellington Childcare, a network for childcare providers and parents in search of childcare providers which also provides newsletters, advice, and event listings.[30]

Volunteers[edit]

exterior of Ontario Early Years Centre in Stone Road Mall
The Ontario Early Years Centre on the second floor of the Stone Road Mall.

The Guelph CHC regularly recruits volunteers to run programs. Volunteers may serve as board members or play-leaders, provide support for reception or in the clinic, assist with food preparation or program planning, or provide general help for the various annual events the GCHC holds. Before an individual is taken on as a volunteer, a police check and reference check is conducted.[31]

Research[edit]

The Guelph CHC conducts research to evaluate its Early Years programs and services in the Guelph and Wellington County regions. Intending to develop and improve services for preschool and school-aged children, every three years GCHC collects data and uses the Early Development Instrument (EDI). Agencies who offer Early Years services and parents of senior kindergarten children have also been included in past surveys to further identify gaps and strengths in the offered programs.

The final report that evaluated all the activities and programs (as of fall 2008) is available for public review.

References[edit]

  1. "Canadian Alliance of Community Health Centre Associations". Retrieved 14 July 2011.
  2. "Guelph CHC: Contact Us". Retrieved 14 July 2011.
  3. "Priority Group Review/Renewal Process: Final Report and Recommendations" (PDF). Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  4. "Primary Care". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  5. "Breastfeeding Services". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  6. "Clinical Services". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  7. "Foot Care". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  8. "Nutrition Services". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  9. "Outreach Services". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  10. "Social Work Services". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  11. "in motion Mondays". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  12. "Pre-/Post-Natal Exercise Classes". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  13. "Running Shoe Recycle Program". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  14. "Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in motion". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  15. "Shelldale Women's Yoga". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  16. "Brant Women's Yoga". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  17. "Peer Leader". Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  18. "Peer Leader". Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  19. "Identification Clinics". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  20. "Helping Hands". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  21. "WE (Women Everywhere) Breastfeed". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  22. "Take Charge". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  23. "Garden Fresh Box". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  24. "Guelph-Wellington Local Food Initiative". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  25. "Little Chefs". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  26. "Drop-in Playtime - Formerly Free-play". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  27. "Parent-Child Place". Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  28. "Drop-in Playtime - Formerly Free-Play". Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  29. "Ontario Early Years Centres". Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  30. "Guelph-Wellington Childcare". Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  31. "Police Check Information" (PDF). Retrieved 15 July 2011.


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