Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

Options for Non-Emergency Health Care in Our Region during the holiday season and throughout the year. Please share to help others find the healthcare services they need for themselves or their loved ones.

12/21/2025

Today, December 21, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The word solstice comes from the Latin solstitium, meaning “sun stands still”—and from here on, the days slowly begin to grow longer again.

Many cultures around the world have celebrated this moment for centuries with festivals of light, warmth, and renewal. It’s also the perfect evening for a little stargazing, with Orion, Ta**us, and Gemini shining brightly in the winter sky.

Here’s to brighter days ahead! 🌟

12/20/2025

The holidays can be joyful. But they can also be hard. If you’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or coping with loss this season, you’re not alone.

211 can help you find local supports like mental health services, community programs, and places to connect with others.

📞 Dial 2-1-1 or 🌐 visit 211Ontario.ca
Free. Confidential. Available 24/7.

12/20/2025

The City of Cornwall and The Agape Centre are partnering to offer an overnight warming centre again this winter, at 40 Fifth St W, beginning Dec 21 from 11 PM–7 AM. The warming centre will be available during extreme cold (–15°C/5°F or below). Wi-Fi and refreshments will be available.

Daytime warming sites are available at public City of Cornwall facilities.

Please click here for more information: https://www.cornwall.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=eeb6cf6f-a0e3-4281-a8c7-b3f21796debd

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La Ville de Cornwall et le Centre Agape s’associent pour proposer à nouveau cet hiver un centre d’accueil nocturne au 40, rue Fifth Ouest, à partir du 21 décembre de 23h à 7h. Le centre d’accueil sera ouvert en cas de froid extrême (–15°C ou 5°F et moins). Le Wi-Fi et des rafraîchissements seront disponibles.

Des lieux d’accueil diurnes sont accessibles dans les installations publiques de la Ville de Cornwall.

Veuillez cliquer ici pour plus d’informations : https://www.cornwall.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=eeb6cf6f-a0e3-4281-a8c7-b3f21796debd&lang=fr

12/19/2025

We wish our volunteers, community partners, and those we serve good health, rest, and meaningful moments of connection throughout the holiday season and into the New Year. Thank you for being part of our community.

12/19/2025

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who lead and support our Get W.I.T.H. It (Walking in the Halls) program!

Your energy, encouragement, and friendly presence help keep our community moving, safe, and connected. We’re grateful for the time you give and the positive spirit you bring each week.

As we pause for a holiday break, we hope you enjoy some well-deserved rest, warmth, and joyful moments with the people you care about.

Get W.I.T.H. It! will resume on January 6 — we look forward to stepping into the New Year with you!

Wishing you a safe, happy, and restorative holiday season! 🌟

12/18/2025

Is your goal to focus on a healthy lifestyle and improve your relationship with food and your body? If so, this program can help you reach your goals.

Join our 4-week group to learn practical nutrition basics, meal planning tips, label reading, mindful eating strategies, and more — all in a supportive, judgment-free space. 🥦💛

12/18/2025

Winter Programs 2025-2026 ❄️

We’re excited to share our full lineup of Seaway Valley CHC winter programs—ranging from exercise, self-management & mental-wellness workshops to nutrition.

Each program is a chance to learn something new, connect with others, and build community. And here’s something many people don’t know—you don’t need to be a SVCHC client to participate. Anyone in the community can register!

Take a look, share with friends, and see what sparks your interest.
Program details are available on our website: https://seawayvalleychc.ca/community-programs/

We hope to see you this winter! ❄️💙

12/17/2025

😮 COPD… ever wonder what those letters actually mean?
If you’ve been told you have a breathing issue—or you support someone who does—our Living Well with COPD program can help!
Join this 6-week, feel-better, breathe-easier series designed for people and families looking to understand and manage COPD with confidence. 💛🫁

12/16/2025

With flu activity increasing rapidly across the region, we’re sharing an important update from the Medical Officers of Health for Ottawa Public Health and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit about what this means for families and how to reduce your risks of severe illness. Please take a moment to read the full release https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/statement-regional-medical-officers-health-sharp-rise-serious-flu-cases-children

Eastern Ontario Health Unit

12/10/2025

Every year on December 10, the world celebrates Human Rights Day, marking the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) — a groundbreaking document that affirms the rights and freedoms every person is entitled to, no matter who they are or where they come from.

Adopted by the United Nations in 1948, the UDHR laid out, for the first time, a universal set of rights to be protected worldwide. It continues to guide laws, policies, and the global commitment to equality and dignity for all, and forms the foundation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

With translations in 577 languages, it is the most translated document in the world — a reminder that human rights belong to everyone.

For an enlightening read, click here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day