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COVID-19

Group-based programming updates

COVID-19

Choose Health Program Updates

The health of clients and staff are our priority. Due to the Coronavirus at this time, all in-person group programs and trainings are cancelled until further notice. We are offering virtual web and teleconference based programs for community members and healthcare providers.

Programs for Community Members:

  • We are offering peer-led virtual programs for self-management support. These programs can be joined by the web and teleconference. The following programs are being offered virtually:
    • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (web-based platform)
    • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (web-based platform)
    • Health Coaching (TorCH) (phone-based only)
    • Toolkit Program – Chronic Disease Self-Management (phone-based only)
    • Toolkit Program – Chronic Pain Self-Management (phone-based only)
    • Powerful Tools for Caregivers (web-based platform)
    • Peer-led mindfulness focused Virtual Art Gallery of Ontario tour (web-based platform)
    • Peer-led Virtual Film Talks: Short Films, Big Ideas (web-based platform)
  • Our staff will be offering phone check-ins to provide support for clients who are socially isolated

Professional Development for Healthcare Providers:

  • We continue to offer webinar-based professional development training sessions on a monthly basis on a range of topics that support communication and Motivational Interviewing skills

SRCHC Health Centre Updates:

  • 955 Queen St E. is open for essential urgent care (by appointment) only and the distribution of food and harm reduction supplies
  • 955 Queen St. E (including Keep6) is open Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm but 955 Queen St. will be closed on Saturdays, effective Saturday, March 21
  • For more information on the health centre’s services and closures, please visit https://www.srchc.ca/

Please note:

  • Choose Health staff will be redeployed to support tasks at the health centre. As such, Choose Health team members may not be available by phone for inquiries. For all inquires, please email [email protected]