Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services

Application

Pick up a registration/application form for primary care and other services * no referral required * support available to fill out the forms

Eligibility / Target Population

Vulnerable population including newcomers, immigrants and refugees

Fees

Medical services may be covered by OHIP * some fees for other programs

Executives

Cliff Ledwos - Executive Director

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services provided for primary care services and other services as appropriate/when necessary

Area Served

Toronto and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Elevators available, automatic doors to building and washroom

Description of Services:

Community health centre * provide accessible, community-governed and inter-professional primary care services, as well as a range of health promotion, community services, and community capacity building programs

Community and Health Promotion Services Focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * food skills groups * health education * prenatal nutrition and support * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues
Non-Insured Clinic (NIC) - Toronto Downtown The Non-Insured Clinic (NIC), previously the Non-Insured Walk-In Clinic (NIWIC), offers confidential primary care services to immigrants and refugees in Toronto who do not have health insurance or coverage under the Ontario Health Information Program.
Primary Care Services Medical and nursing assessment, prevention and treatment * pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease management * diabetes education * sexual health and education * nutrition and dietetics * counselling and therapy for individuals, families and groups * health coaching and education * self-management and systems navigation * physiotherapy * no OHIP required for primary care services and most specialist referrals
Settlement Services Orientation to community * needs and eligibility assessments * settlement related information * support navigating health and government systems * LGBTQ+ settlement * referral to housing, legal and employment services * one-on-one settlement support * group information sessions

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