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Community Health Centres in South East Ontario

Community Health Centres (CHC's) are non-profit organizations that provide primary health and health promotion programs for individuals, families and communities. A health centre is established and governed by a community-elected board of directors. Community Health Centres provide education and advice on helping families access the resources they need from other community agencies.

More information about Community Health Centres can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care web site:

Locations in South East Ontario

There are several Community Health Centres that are currently answering public inquiries in South East Ontario:

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Belleville - Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre

The Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve the health and well-being of people who live in the community.

The Centre operates in two locations: one in Belleville and the other in Quinte West/Trenton. Services are available to everyone. Young families, children and single mothers, youth, seniors, people living in poverty and those who sometimes have difficulty getting health care are especially welcome. Their programs and services include primary health care, health and wellness promotion, and disease and illness prevention.

Belleville Clinic

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Kingston - Kingston Community Health Centres

The Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) share a common philosophical premise and mission statement. They care for individuals and families, respond to their neighborhood concerns to improve their health and to build healthy communities. Amongst other services, KCHC offers primary health care, individual support programs and group services.

KCHC offers various services at mutiple locations, including:

North Kingston Community Health Centre

Street Health Centre

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Lanark - North Lanark Community Health Centre

The North Lanark Community Health Centre provides a full range of primary health care and health enhancing services which are accessible and responsive to the changing needs of the community. Through support and leadership, the North Lanark Community Health Centre encourages the active participation of individuals and groups in building a healthier community.

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Merrickville - Merrickville District Community Health Centre

In conjunction with the Smiths Falls Community Health Centre, the Merrickville District Community Health Centre offers a variety of primary health care, health education and health promotion services using a team approach. The teams work with individuals, families and the community to promote health and prevent injury and illness.

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Napanee - Napanee Area Community Health Centre

As part of Kingston Community Health Centres, the Napanee Area Community Health Centre offers primary health care, individual support, programs/groups and services to the residents of Greater Napanee and our surrounding area. All services are free unless otherwise stated.

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Portland - Country Roads Community Health Centre

The Country Roads Community Health Centre provides primary health care services and health promotion programs to North Leeds area residents. Country Roads Community Health Centre's multi-interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, a dietitian, a chiropodist, social workers, a community health worker and health promoters. Amongst other programs, Country Roads provides chronic disease prevention and management programs including diabetes clinics, asthma/lung health programs and self management groups.

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Smiths Falls - Smiths Falls Community Health Centre

In conjunction with the Merrickville District Community Health Centre, the Smiths Falls Community Health Centre offers a variety of primary health care, health education and health promotion services using a team approach. The teams work with individuals, families and the community to promote health and prevent injury and illness.

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Trenton - Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre

The Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve the health and well-being of people who live in the community.

The Centre operates in two locations: one in Belleville and the other in Quinte West/Trenton. Services are available to everyone. Young families, children and single mothers, youth, seniors, people living in poverty and those who sometimes have difficulty getting health care are especially welcome. Their programs and services include primary health care, health and wellness promotion, and disease and illness prevention.

Quinte West Clinic

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Tweed - Gateway Community Health Centre

The Gateway Community Health Centre (GCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed health organization serving the Municipality of Tweed. GCHC is committed to a wellness approach to primary health care delivered by a health care team comprised of Physicians, Registered Health Professionals including Nurse Practitioners, Nutritionist and Social Worker. Primary and community services such as health promotion and community development are also offered throughout Central Hastings.

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