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Organization: Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre - Parkdale Site

Description of Services: Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
 
Anonymous HIV Testing HIV information and testing * privacy is protected with no identification required * outreach services and education * referral to community services * pre-test counseling on how people get HIV, and what a positive or negative test result might mean * post-test counseling to discuss the results
 
Case Management Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
 
Counselling Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
 
Dental Services - West End Oral Health Clinic Services include:
 
Diabetes Management Program Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
 
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Group Programming Group programming with a focus on Hepatitis C virus, HIV prevention and support, harm reduction, education and awareness * topics include harm reduction, high risk activities, safer sex, positive prevention, health promotion, access to community resources
 
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
 
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Room An environment for people to discuss safer drug use and safer sex practices * referrals to programs and support in the community
 
Housing Support On-site housing support and referrals on a weekly basis by West Toronto Housing Help
 
ID Clinic First come first serve basis * Identification clinic for individuals looking to replace or obtain legal Canadian identifications, including social insurance number, birth certificate, and record of landing * in partnership with Street Health
 
Income Tax Clinic Income tax filing for low-income individuals and families * self-employed not included
 
Newcomer Programs - Newcomers and Families Health promotion programming for newcomers aims to help newcomers and their families increase their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through accessing health services, programs, and community resources
 
Primary Health Care A range of health care services * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
 
Seniors Program - Seniors Programming Details Promotion on health aging through regular group educational, social and physical activities as well as advocacy on issues affecting the wellbeing of low-income and marginalized seniors
 
Toronto - Roncesvalles Ave - Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Parkdale Parents' Primary Prevention Project (5Ps) Offer support, nutrition and community programs information for pregnant families and families with infants 0-3 years of age
 
Women's Program - KAPOW A harm reduction-based, sex positive, trans-inclusive, peer-supported drop-in * health education workshops, safer sex and drug use information * 
 
Youth Programs - Guys Can Cook Leadership and skills development opportunity for young men * learn how to plan a menu and cook practical nutritious and affordable meals * facilitated by a chef, dietitian, and health promoter

Fees: Most medical services covered by OHIP * some fees for other programs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Priority to those who encounter barriers to high quality health care services including: Newcomers * racialized communities * people who are homeless or living near the street * people with mental health challenges and addictions * people living with visible and invisible disabilities * isolated older adults * LGBTQ communities * people living in poverty
Application: Call or visit * no referral required * appointments required for some programs
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Tamil
Area(s) Served: Bloor St W (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Parkside Dr (west) to Dovercourt Rd (east)

Phone Numbers: 416-537-2455
Fax: 416-537-5133
Clinical: 416-537-3526
Website: pqwchc.org/
Address: 1229 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
M6K 1L2
Intersection: Dufferin St and Queen St W
Location: Toronto (South Parkdale)
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-8pm * Wed 1pm-8pm * Fri 9am-5pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/13/2024

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