South Riverdale Community Health Centre
A PATH to Safety Drawing on qualitative data from a research study conducted with 25 pregnant individuals who have experienced homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto, Canada, this video describes some of the challenges they face including: barriers accessing safe shelter, frequent relocation, violence, surveillance by the welfare system, and dealing with stigma and […]
Every year, COUNTERfit Harm Reduction Program staff and service users join forces to clean up our South Riverdale neighbourhood. Earth Day (April 22) celebrations have usually been one of key times that we get together to do this work. Teams of 5 head out, checking green spaces, alleyways and parks, and fill up bags of […]
It isn’t news that food prices in Canada have gone up – when comparing this year to last year, grocery store food prices have increased by 10.6%, with fresh vegetables having the highest increase (13.4%). Even before 2023’s skyrocketing food costs, households with restricted budgets were already having to make difficult choices of what food […]
Finding peer support can be very challenging for people experiencing stigma and marginalization. This is especially true for people experiencing challenges during pregnancy. There is so much cultural pressure for pregnancy to be a happy time that it can feel nearly impossible for people experiencing challenges like domestic abuse, instability related to migration, drug use, […]
Did you know that cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes cause about two-thirds of all deaths in Ontario? These are all chronic disease that can significantly impact a person’s health and wellbeing, as well as their day-to-day life. Although chronic diseases are among the most common health problems in today’s society, some chronic […]
South Riverdale CHC has long history of involving people who use drugs in our harm reduction programming design, delivery and evaluation, beginning 24 years ago when the COUNTERfit program was started by Raffi Balian. Raffi was an injection drug user and firmly believed that every client could be a potential co-worker. His advocacy for the rights of […]
Harm reduction refers to a set of practical strategies aimed at reducing some of the harms caused by the criminalization of people who use drugs. Harm reduction is non-judgemental about drug use and respects the rights of people who use drugs. Services Offered Harm reduction supplies (injection, stems, bowls, chasing the dragon, foils, etc.) Condoms […]
Mind Your Food Mind Your Food is a free, 11-week, food-focused program for youth ages 13-19. Participants explore cooking and baking skills, food traditions and cultural pride, community action, and land-based learning. This program always has snacks, and participants will eat a meal at the program and/or take food home. Registration is required for this […]
Harmony CFC Drop-In Community Meal Free community meal every Wednesday Halal option and vegetarian option Take-out the first three Wednesdays of the month (no registration required, drop-in) Dine-in meal last Wednesday of every month (registration required) Everyone is welcome Date: Every Wednesday Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm Location: 2 Gower St. For more information and to […]
The Taylor-Massey Community Wellness Event was held on November 29, 2022, at Crescent Town Elementary School. A very well-attended event, with more than 400 people present, it was a great opportunity for community members to meet and build connections, while learning about programs and services available in the community. Along with many other organizations, SRCHC […]
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