Program Calendar
Events for June 14, 2012
| Healthy Smiles Ontario Dental Clinic |
Starts at 8:00AM
Ends at 4:00PM
Reoccurs weekly on Thursday
We are pleased to offer, in partnership with Toronto Public Health, free dental care for children and youth between the ages of 0 to 17 years, whose families do not have dental insurance and who meet the eligibility criteria.
We offer regular visits to a licensed dental care provider, i.e. a dentist or dental hygienist. Services may include examiniations, fillings, extractions, cleaning, and root canal treatment. Services do not include orthodontic or esthetic services such as teeth whitening or braces.
The HSO clinic's hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The clinic is funded by the Government of Ontario.
To find out if you are eligible call 416-338-5652 or 311.
| Kit Making Group |
Starts at 12:30PM
Ends at 1:30PM
Reoccurs weekly on Thursday
The Harm Reduction Program hosts kit making groups twice a week to assemble the syringe kits and crack pipe kits we distribute in the exchange.
The goal of the group is to minimize the harm associated with substance use and to help minimize new infections of HIV and Hep C. The group is lead by peer workers. Participants receive TTC tokens and a light meal for their time. There is a maximum of four participants per group and you must sign up in advance in the exchange or through the peers.
The groups are held on Tuesdays from 12:30PM - 1:30PM (crack pipe group) and Thursdays from 12:30PM - 1:30PM (needle kit group).
For more information or to register, please contact Jeffrey at 416.537.0275, ext. x271.
| Helping You Cope |
Starts at 1:30PM
Ends at 3:30PM
Reoccurs weekly on Thursday
This is a free six week program led by our Diabetes Nurse Educator and Diabetes Dietitian.
Learn to recognize the signs of stress through interactive group sessions. Develop coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. Learn and share with others who are also experiencing diabetes burnout.
Take back control of your life!
Please contact Mel H to register: (416) 537-0275, ext. 236.
| Medical Drop-In |
Starts at 3:00PM
Ends at 5:00PM
Reoccurs weekly on Thursday
Registered clients of Parkdale Community Health Centre who have urgent and/or immediate non-emergency health care needs are invited to visit us during our medical drop-in hours. An appointment is not necessary during drop-in times; however, spaces are limited. Please arrive early.
Please visit us during the drop-in for:
- Brief assessment and treatment of one health issue.
- Prescriptions renewal. Please note: prescriptions for narcotics will not be renewed during drop-in.
- Childhood immunizations.
| West End Oral Health Clinic |
Starts at 4:30PM
Ends at 7:30PM
Reoccurs weekly on Thursday
This clinic is intended for residents of Parkdale with low income who have no coverage for dental care. The clinic is run by a volunteer dentist and by supervised dental hygienist and dental assistant students from the George Brown College School of Dental Health.
Eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Must be between 18 and 64 years of age
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients are eligible for cleanings only, if required above your allowable coverage
- Ontario Works (OW) recipients are only eligible for a cleaning with the dental hygienist
- Must have no other extended health/dental insurance
The following services are provided by the West End Oral Health Clinic free of charge:
- General checkups
- Cleanings
- Fillings
- Extraction
- X-rays (as required)
- Oral self care instruction
- Referrals
The clinic is by appointment only, on a first come, first served basis. Clinic hours are:
Wednesday and Thursday evenings: 4:30PM to 7:30PM (cleanings only)
Saturday (once per month): 11:00AM to 3:00PM (clearning and restorative services)
For further info, or to request an appointment, please call 416.537.0275, extension 415 or emailweohc@pchc.on.ca. Please leave your name, telephone number and the services you would like to have done. A clerk will contact your to arrange a convenient date and time.
| Anonymous HIV Testing |
Starts at 5:30PM
Ends at 7:00PM
Reoccurs weekly on Thursday
Anonymous HIV testing for members of the general public. You do not need to be a client of Parkdale CHC to access this service. Please call 416.537.2455 to book an appointment.
