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Grand River Community Health Centre has lauched its Drop-in Outreach Clinic with our Interprofessional Primary Care Team!

Clinic Hours:
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Norfolk Family Health Team in Suite 101 (185 Robinson Street, Simcoe)

This drop-in service will support folks who:
- Use substances
- Are unhoused or street involved 
- Have difficulty making and keeping appointments
- Do not have a primary care provider and/or a health card 

Services offered:
- See a health care provider 
- Access wound care 
- Receive sexual health information and testing 
- Get support obtaining ID 
- Receive mental health support and referrals 

Note: This is not a walk in clinic. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. 

💃 Dance Fitness with Joan: A combination of Zumba & Line Dancing done to Country, Pop & Latin Music. Learn the basics of Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton as well as old school Line dancing & all incorporated with aerobic movements! Pre-registration is required.

When:

📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday

🕒 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

January to December 2025

Where:

📍 Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Community Rooms A & B

For more information or to register, please email OG at oegiebor@grchc.ca or call (519) 754-0777 ext. 233

🧶 Join our Learn to Knit group! Beginners and advanced welcome, materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

When:

📅 Every Thursday

🕒 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where:

📍 Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Community Room A

For more information or to register, please contact Gloria at gord@grchc.ca or call (519) 754-0777 ext. 223

🧶 Are you a beginner or experienced knitter? All are welcome to our weekly Stitch n' Chat group! Come by to work on your craft or knitting skills. Pre-registration is required.

When:

📅 Every Thursday

🕒 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Where:

📍 Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Community Room A

For more information or to register, please contact Gloria at gord@grchc.ca or call (519) 754-0777 ext. 223

🥞 Join us for coffee, tea, breakfast, and conversation! All are welcome. Pre-registration not required.

When:

📅 Every Friday

🕒 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Where:

📍 Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Community Kitchen

For more information, please contact Melissa at msiegel@grchc.ca or call (519) 754-0777 ext. 479

✍️ Meet with a Service Canada Outreach Specialist and get information and help navigating the following programs and benefits: 

1. Social Insurance Number (SIN): Assistance with applying for a SIN.
2. Employment Insurance (EI): Helping appying for EI benefits online.
3. Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and Survivor Benefits: Support with applications and reviewing completed forms.
4. Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP): Guidance on applying for CDCP benefits. 
5. Passport Canada Programs: Assistance with passport-related inquiries and reviewing applications. 
6. Client File Reviews: Reviewing application statuses or addressing specific client inquiries by accessing individual files (with appropriate identification). 

When:

📅 Second Friday of each month 

🕒 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

No appointment necessary, first come first served.

Where:

📍Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Meeting Room D

🙆‍♀️ Join our free Easy Fit class where you’ll learn gentle exercises to help with posture, balance, strength, and endurance! Pre-registration is required.

When:

📅 Every Friday

🕒 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Where:

📍 Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Community Rooms A & B

For more information or to register, please contact Amanda at (519) 754-0777 ext. 273

🪑 Join our free Sit Fit class and improve posture and strength using exercises in a chair! Pre-registration is required.

When:

📅 Every Friday 

🕒 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Where:

📍 Grand River Community Health Centre (363 Colborne Street, Brantford) in Community Rooms A & B

For more information or to register, please contact Amanda at (519) 754-0777 ext. 273