Canadian Association of Community Health Centres

11/19/2025

CACHC conducted a national survey of CHCs to assess the current landscape and priorities of CHCs across Canada. Over 70 CHCs from 8 provinces participated. The survey informed a comprehensive analysis of Canadian CHC service delivery, workforce capacity, funding sources, and the evolving needs of CHCs. The report also offers policy and practice recommendations to strengthen the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of CHCs across Canada. This survey details the importance of CHCs and the vital role they play in the healthcare landscape, which needs further investment and guaranteed governmental support to thrive. The insights will guide our advocacy work, strengthen sector visibility, and help inform national priorities for CHCs

https://www.cachc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CACHC-2025-National-Survey-Report.pdf

11/17/2025

Last week, CACHC hosted its first Town Hall for members and partners to connect. We spotlighted a few of our amazing CHCs, including Flemingdon Health Centre, recognized for its advocacy efforts and work with newcomers. Earlier this summer, CEO Jen Quinlan shared with us why support for CHCs matters.

10/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar on respiratory viruses! We were honoured to feature an exceptional panel of experts and leaders from Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, and NorWest Co-op Community Health.

Missed it? The recording is now available: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdd6zsAaGH3RaBv-Xl0DCId6xTiWVBxVN

10/20/2025

Natasha from shares why social prescribing has become a powerful tool within the CHC network. She recently supported the Black Focused Social Prescribing pilot project led by the Alliance for Healthier Communities. Their report on the pilot project is now live on their website, which you can read herehttps://www.allianceon.org/files/inline-files/BFSP_Report_-_Final_-_WEB.pdf

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10/16/2025

On the latest episode of Community Matters we spoke with Althea Martin-Risden, Director, Health Promotions and Stephanie Antwi Kyei, Black-Focused Social Prescription Navigator, Health Promotion from Rexdale Community Health Centre a CHC in Toronto, ON as well as Kisa Hamilton of Transform Practice. Rexdale CHC, along with our member CHCs including Somerset West Community Health Centre, and Black Creek Community Health Centre worked with Alliance for Healthier Communities / Alliance pour des communautés en santé on a Black-Focused Social Prescribing Pilot Project of which Transform Practice was one of the evaluators.

On this episode of Community Matters we spoke with Althea Martin-Risden, Director, Health Promotions and Stephanie Antwi Kyei, Black-Focused Social Prescript...

10/09/2025

For World Mental Health Day, observed tomorrow October 10th, we visited Guelph Community Health Centre. We spoke with the CEO, Melissa Kiatkowski as well as two peer leader volunteers and the entire social prescribing team to discuss how the CHC's various social prescribing programs impact the mental health of clients, peer leaders and staff.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/i7wR57Xh6ms

10/02/2025

Today, we are at Guelph Community Health Centre recording a podcast in advance for World Mental Health Day and participating in the SEED Gala this evening celebrating 10 years of food social prescribing!

09/18/2025

Shingles protection matters, especially for older adults in our communities. CACHC’s Multilingual Vaccine Toolkit supports outreach in 9 languages to make health info accessible to all. Download: www.cachc.ca/kte

La protection contre le zona est importante, surtout pour les aînés de nos communautés. La trousse d'information multilingue sur les vaccins de l'ACCSC permet de diffuser des informations en neuf langues afin de rendre les renseignements sur la santé accessibles à tous.
Télécharger : www.cachc.ca/kte

09/16/2025

REGISTER NOW: Facing the Season: Strengthening Flu and Respiratory Virus Vaccination in Canadian Communities

As we enter respiratory virus season, join CACHC for an engaging webinar focused on strengthening flu and respiratory virus vaccination in Canadian communities. In addition to key updates and guidance from our Public Health partners, Community Health Centres from across the country will share their strategies, challenges, and successes in promoting vaccine uptake for influenza and other respiratory illnesses to support effective and equitable vaccination efforts.

Join us October 9th at 12:30pm EST. Register below:
https://bit.ly/3VOV5Eg

09/04/2025

Pneumococcal disease can lead to serious illness, especially in children and older adults. CACHC’s Multilingual Vaccine Toolkit makes it easier to share trusted info in 9 languages. Download: www.cachc.ca/kte

La pneumocoque peut entraîner des maladies graves, surtout chez les enfants et les personnes âgées. La trousse d'information multilingue sur les vaccins de l'ACCSC facilite le partage d'informations fiables en neuf langues. Téléchargez-la : www.cachc.ca/kte

08/21/2025

Flu season impacts everyone, but some communities face greater risks. CACHC’s Multilingual Vaccine Toolkit is available education in 9 languages to support inclusive outreach. Download: www.cachc.ca/kte

La saison de la grippe touche tout le monde, mais certaines communautés sont plus à risque. La trousse d'information multilingue sur la vaccination du CACHC est disponible en neuf langues pour favoriser une sensibilisation inclusive. Téléchargez-la : www.cachc.ca/kte

08/07/2025

COVID-19 protection starts with clear communication. CACHC’s Multilingual Vaccine Toolkit is available in 9 languages to help diverse communities with trusted information. Download: www.cachc.ca/kte

La protection contre la COVID-19 commence par une communication claire. La trousse d'information multilingue sur la vaccination de l'ACCSC est disponible en neuf langues pour fournir des renseignements fiables aux diverses communautés. Téléchargez-la : www.cachc.ca/kte