REACH Community Health Centre

REACH Community Health Centre Community Health Centre in East Vancouver. http://www.reachcentre.bc.ca

We are a community health centre located in East Vancouver that provides medical, dental, and multicultural services addressing the social determinants of health to the residents of the Grandview-Woodland Area. Please note that our different departments (dental, MFC) have different hours and those posted here are for the medical clinic only.

Our Arabic Women’s Group attended the Pathways of Strength: Stories & Community workshop hosted by VAST Healing Communit...
11/14/2025

Our Arabic Women’s Group attended the Pathways of Strength: Stories & Community workshop hosted by VAST Healing Community and the Women Survivors Resource Network.

This inspiring session brought together incredible women to share their experiences, build community, and celebrate resilience.

Thank you to VAST and WSRN for creating such a meaningful space for survivors and newcomers alike, and to all the women who continue to lead with strength and hope 💜

We are grateful and proud to acknowledge Colleen Fuller and Jane Turner for receiving Lifetime Membership Awards at our ...
11/12/2025

We are grateful and proud to acknowledge Colleen Fuller and Jane Turner for receiving Lifetime Membership Awards at our recent AGM. Their decades of service to REACH as Board members and advocates have left a lasting legacy, while their work continues to keep REACH thriving and recognized in the community.

Congratulations and thank you, Jane and Colleen for this well-deserved recognition of your talents and commitment! Read more about their contributions to REACH, keeping 'Community Health in Community Hands'.

https://www.reachcentre.bc.ca/news/2025/10/17/lifetime-membership-award

Our community panel addressed the critical and unique role that community health centres (CHCs) play in Canada’s healthc...
11/07/2025

Our community panel addressed the critical and unique role that community health centres (CHCs) play in Canada’s healthcare system. Through this timely panel discussion led by REACH Community Health Centre’s Executive Director - Melinda Markey, panelists highlighted how CHCs reduce barriers, build trust, and advance equity through team-based, community-governed care.

At REACH, this vision comes to life under one roof, where primary care, dental, pharmacy, counselling and community programs work together to support the whole person and strengthen community well-being.

If you are interested in learning more, read the summary of our Panel discussion here: https://www.reachcentre.bc.ca/news/2025/10/21/community-panel

Please share with your networks to help amplify awareness of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025 (CARGA) policy window, a critical opportunity to secure stable, core funding for CHCs across BC!

REACH invited MLA Niki Sharma to join us for the CHC Open Door Campaign at our Community Health Centre. This province-wi...
11/06/2025

REACH invited MLA Niki Sharma to join us for the CHC Open Door Campaign at our Community Health Centre. This province-wide initiative, led by the British Columbia Association of Community Health Centres (BCACHC), highlights our important role in health care and supports engagement with local stakeholders.

We discussed the importance of Community Health Centres and their centrality to the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA) between the NDP and Green Party. There was further discussion around the team-based care model, the importance of community-based counselling and addressing the social determinants of health, as well as challenges we face in primary care.

Thank you to MLA Niki Sharma and BCACHC for impactful opportunities to learn more and advocate for CHCs like REACH!

P.S. Can you identify who our Executive Director dressed up as for Halloween?

Over the past year, REACH provided 111,006 visits and contacts to community members across all of our departments, touch...
11/04/2025

Over the past year, REACH provided 111,006 visits and contacts to community members across all of our departments, touching multiple community members and many aspects of community health. Here are a few of REACH’s key highlights that defined this past year!

Read our full annual report to explore the stories and impact behind the numbershttps://www.reachcentre.bc.ca/s/REACH-Annual-Report-2025_Low-Res.pdf

October 30 marks BC Non-Profit Day! This day honours organizations that go above and beyond to deliver essential program...
10/30/2025

October 30 marks BC Non-Profit Day! This day honours organizations that go above and beyond to deliver essential programs and services that directly support their communities. Today we celebrate the resilience of non-profits across BC and thank our fellow organizations and partners for building more connected and equitable communities.

Learn more about the current climate for non-profits and some of the common challenges our sector faces here: thevantagepoint.ca/sector-reports

REACH has been a pillar of the community for over 55 years. We have continually adapted to meet the evolving needs of our diverse community, developing programs and services that provide multi-disciplinary health care to those who need it most. We are proud of our staff’s resilience and celebrate their contributions to both our community and the non-profit sector!

October is recognized as National Latin-American Heritage Month, a great time to acknowledge and honour the diversity an...
10/30/2025

October is recognized as National Latin-American Heritage Month, a great time to acknowledge and honour the diversity and contribution of our important Latin-American population in Canada, which totals approximately half a million people!

At REACH, we celebrate our three cultural groups: Latin American Women’s Group (Mujeres en Accion), Tertulias Latin-American Group and Latin-American Seniors Group who connect weekly to preserve cultural practices, learn about health resources and foster social connection. Thank you to our Cross-Cultural Health Promoters for keeping these supportive spaces and groups thriving, and happy Latin-American Heritage Month!

Rooted in community, you made our 4th annual Health and Community Wellbeing Fair even better than ever! From our health...
10/28/2025

Rooted in community, you made our 4th annual Health and Community Wellbeing Fair even better than ever!

From our health information sessions and vaccination clinic, to the amazing community partners sharing their resources, the beautiful cultural performances, the fun art activities and the scavenger hunt, it was such a joy connecting with you all.

Thank you to everyone who came out, participated, and helped make this day such a success. We’re so grateful for our community, partners and volunteers and can’t wait to see you again next year! In the meantime, relive the forest-themed day with us through this mini gallery 🌳🍂

Health Initiative for Men (HIM)
Vancouver Coastal Health
First Nations Health Authority
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
Latincouver
CMHA BC Division
The Kettle Society
411 Seniors Centre Society
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
Worker Solidarity Network
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society
Self-Management BC
Eastside Family Place Society
East Vancouver Counselling
Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative
CMHA BC
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
Sportball Vancouver
Worker Solidarity Network
Robert and Lily Lee community health center
Quirk-E
Aboriginal Mothers Centre Society
Self-Management BC
Healthiest Babies Possible
The Junction
Makemobile
UBC Volentia

Mark your calendar for this Friday! Our health information session features our Dental Manager providing you with everyt...
10/23/2025

Mark your calendar for this Friday! Our health information session features our Dental Manager providing you with everything you need to know about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Learn if you are eligible, how to apply, and get information on renewal. Onsite application assistance will be available on the day!

If you are wondering how to protect yourself and others against measles, look no further than our Measles 101 health ses...
10/23/2025

If you are wondering how to protect yourself and others against measles, look no further than our Measles 101 health session on Friday as part of our Community Health and Wellbeing Fair. You can join one of our Nurses Britannia Community Services Centre 55+ for free, and everyone is welcome!

Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will available at our Community Vaccination Clinic on Friday at our Health Fair! Vancouv...
10/21/2025

Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will available at our Community Vaccination Clinic on Friday at our Health Fair! Vancouver Coastal Health will provide vaccines and vaccine assessments, so spread the word and join us and Latincouver in protecting yourself and your community 🫶

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among wom...
10/16/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among women and people with breasts. Learn more about screening, prevention and symptoms here, and by visiting resources from BC Cancer Screening and Prevention and Know Your Lemons Foundation 🩷

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1145 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5L3X3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+16042513000

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Established in 1969, REACH is a Community Health Centre with a history of primary care innovation. REACH is dedicated to providing high quality integrated health care in East Vancouver to families and individuals of all ages. We focus on clients with complex social, mental or physical needs, addressing the social determinants of health to the local residents of the Granview-Woodland area. REACH offers a widely respected interdisciplinary approach to care within our medical, dental, pharmacy and multi-cultural outreach programs. Please note that our different departments (dental, MFC) have different hours and those posted here are for the medical clinic only.