Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

02/10/2026

A couple of weeks ago, Winthrop Court Community House PQCHC, in partnership with AI-OK Academy organized a fun AI activity for the children in the After 4 program.

Children learned about online safety and how to stay secure while using digital platforms.

02/10/2026

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is accepting new patients.

Shared on behalf of our partner, the The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is growing—and so is its care. Wabano has welcomed a new physician, a part time Nurse Practitioner, a Registered Nurse, a Social Worker, and additional Medical Records support. The organization is also expanding its outreach team to better serve community.

If you are Indigenous and looking for a medical clinic grounded in holistic, culturally safe care, Wabano invites you to join its clinic. If you do not currently have a medical provider, the Wabano team is ready to support you on your wellness journey. If you would like to transfer your care to Wabano, they can assist with that as well.

Eligibility:
✔ Indigenous (with verification such as status) or kinship
✔ Valid OHIP (or in the process of obtaining OHIP)
✔ Ontario address

💙 Take the next step in living your Mino Bimaadziwin (Good Life)
👉 Click here to start the intake process with Wabano: https://tinyurl.com/4xnb9vrs

Miigwetch

02/06/2026

Registration for our Free Income Tax Clinics begins Tuesday February 17th.
Phone: 613-820-4922 ext. 3525
Email: incometaxcordinator@pqchc.com

Inscription à Rapport D'Impôt Gratuits débutent le mardi 17 février.
Téléphone: 613-820-4922 ext. 3525
Courriel: incometaxcoordinator@pqchc.com

02/04/2026

Did you know?
Problem gambling can happen to anyone. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/have-that-talk-about-gambling.aspx -to-get-help

02/03/2026

✨ Happy Black History Month! ✨

This month, PQ is honoring Black history, culture, and excellence through month-long learning and engagement opportunities for staff. We’re excited to come together to learn, celebrate, and reflect.

🖤 What’s happening this month:
• BHM Kickoff with custom BHM button giveaway
• Lunch & Learn: Understanding the Black trans experience
• Lunch & Learn: Learning how to cook plantain
• Lunch & Learn: The historical significance of Black hair
• Cultural food & celebration party to close out the month
• Curated learning links for staff to explore and engage all month long

We look forward to meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and joyful celebration throughout February. Let’s learn, uplift, and celebrate together! ✨✊🏾

01/28/2026

Let’s talk about what actually works to reduce homelessness and how we pay for it. Join us for a community conversation on funding, building, and scaling supportive housing, with real-world examples from Toronto and Ottawa. Featuring leaders in supportive housing and a panel with federal, provincial, and municipal representatives, including OICH CEO Rob Boyd!!

Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eBvg2Tkj

01/27/2026

Each year on January 27, the international community commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau N**i Concentration and Extermination Camp in 1945.

The UN theme this year is "Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights".

"Remembrance dignifies the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. It keeps alive their memories of the communities and traditions and loved ones the N**is sought to erase.

The Holocaust warns us of the deadly consequences of antisemitism and hatred, dehumanization and apathy left unchallenged. Over eighty years after the Holocaust, we witness daily assaults on our fellow global citizens. Antisemitism and hatred surge.

Denial and distortion of the Holocaust persist. Remembrance of the Holocaust defies denial and distortion, rejects falsehoods, confronts hatred, and insists on the humanity of the victims." (United Nations Office of Geneva, https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/events/observances-special-events/2026/01/holocaust-remembrance-day-27-january-2026 )

At PQCHC, we stand with the United Nations in defending human rights, rejecting falsehoods, confronting hatred, and affirming the humanity of victims. We believe in a safe, just, and healthy community for all.

01/23/2026

"Each year in February, tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and compassion in their communities. Since 2011, the Coldest Night of the Year has raised over $75,000,000 across Canada in 190 Canadian communities – 100% of net proceeds stay local to support our CNOY charity partners." (https://cnoy.org/about)

This year we have registered as a team to participate in the walk and fundraise. Our goal is to raise $1,500.

If you are unable to join us for the walk on February 28th, please consider donating.

To register or donate, please click on the following link: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1040403&langPref=en-CA

01/23/2026

Over the last two months, the women’s group at Winthrop Court Community House has been focusing on stress management, and building resilience

December Session – “Managing Seasonal Stress”
Participants explored practical ways to cope with seasonal pressures and created personalized weekly activity calendars. Everyone was engaged, choosing activities that supported their mental and emotional health. We also enjoyed a hands-on craft activity, making beautiful holiday wreaths together.

January Session – “Building Resilience and Connectedness”
This month, women openly shared personal challenges and discussed strategies for staying positive during difficult times. Through activities like identifying positive vs. negative thoughts and exploring ways to build social connections, participants supported and inspired one another. It’s been encouraging to see the group grow as a safe, welcoming space where women feel comfortable expressing themselves, offering support, and inspiring one another.

01/21/2026

Aujourd'hui, nous sommes ravis de lancer la série d'infographies « Ici, vous êtes chez vous », un nouvel outil destiné à aider les nouveaux arrivants à réagir face aux actes de haine, créé en partenariat avec le Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway (Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre).

Le Canada est un pays où nous nous soutenons les uns les autres, célébrons nos cultures diverses et accueillons les nouveaux arrivants à bras ouverts. La haine envers l'un d'entre nous nuit à l'ensemble de notre communauté, mais nous pouvons travailler ensemble pour nous aider mutuellement à réagir lorsque cela nous arrive, à nos proches ou à nos voisins 🙏🏽.

Chacune des infographies de cette série en trois parties est facile à lire et disponible en dix langues, et dix autres traductions seront bientôt disponibles.

Cliquez ici pour visiter notre nouvelle page web consacrée à cette série : https://r613.info/4bbowtg

💗 Partagez cette publication pour aider les nouveaux arrivants et les autres membres de votre communauté à reconnaître et à dénoncer les actes de haine.

01/21/2026

Today, we’re excited to launch the You Belong Here Infographic Series – a new tool to help newcomers respond to acts of hate, created in partnership with Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre.

Canada is a place where we lift each other up, celebrate our diverse cultures and welcome new arrivals with open doors. Hate against one of us harms our whole community, but we can work together to help each other respond when it happens to us, our loved ones or our neighbours 🙏🏽.

Each of the infographics in this three-part series is easy to read and offered in ten languages, with ten more translations coming soon.

Click here to visit our new webpage for this series: https://r613.info/4kawiWZ

💗 Share this post to help newcomers and others in your community recognize and stand up against acts of hate.