Grand River Community Health Centre

GRCHC is celebrating World Health Day on April 7th, 2021. World Health Day, over the past 50 years, has highlighted health issues, such as mental health, maternal and child care and the impact of climate change on our health. This year’s World Health Day theme is Let’s build a fairer, healthier world for everyone with the goal of breaking down the barriers, that contribute to global health inequities. To learn more, visit: https://www.who.int//western-pacific/world-health-day-2021

Did you know that March is Nutrition Month? In celebration of the month, our Dietitian team would like to invite you to participate in a game of Bingo! If you complete a row of items on the Bingo card below, email Katie [email protected] and let her know that you got Bingo! You have until the end of this week (Saturday April 3rd) to participate- and to be entered to win 1 of 3 prizes!

You are invited to a FREE community webinar the evening of April 7th about the COVID-19 vaccines and the vaccination process. A speaker from the Brant County Health Unit will provide information about the vaccines and a lawyer from the Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk Community Legal Clinic will be on hand to speak about employment issues related to vaccination. To attend you must register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ghc-XGeyQlWeo7nlFuYkGA Registration is limited to 10...0. Please take a moment share your questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Your questions are anonymous and will be used to help plan the webinar. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSQQDD9

Brantford Men's Group virtual meeting! Next Thursday (March 18th) @ 2:30 pm. Email [email protected] for meeting link and details!

Today, Monday March 8th, is International Women's Day (IWD). It is a global day of honouring, celebrating and recognizing the social, economic, cultural and overall achievements of women. The theme of #IWD2021 is #ChooseToChallenge! We can all do our best to call out gender bias and inequities. For more info on the day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Did you know? March 1-7 is #SocialWorkWeek 2021! This years theme is #YouAreNotAlone. Here at Grand River CHC, we are celebrating the incredible work of Catherine and Guillermo, our RSW team! To learn more about the week, check out this link: https://www.oasw.org//Social_Wo/Social_Work_Week_2021.aspx

(Holiday) Virtual Baking for Kids! December 22nd 1:00-2:30pm. Join Registered Dietitian Katie for a guided Zoom baking session for kids age 7-12! A great holida...y activity to participate in at home! FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER: Call Katie @ 226-388-1625. Note: all youth must have an adult present in the session!

Please join the Caring for my COPD program for a holiday social event and discussion on how we can all keep busy during the Holiday season. This Wednesday December 16th at 2pm! Anyone interested in attending the event can attend by telephone or video call. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, contribute to the discussion and a chance to win some fantastic door prizes! Please call Matt at 519-754-0777 ext. 236 or 519-751-6872 for more information.

Brad supports recovery by "meeting people where they are"! It's important to keep in mind that recovery can look different for everyone! Check out the Brantford's National Addictions Awareness Week Page to hear more from our community during #NAAW.

We are sharing quotes and photos, from those deal with addiction in our community. I can’t change my past, so all I can do is educate myself and learn new skills to be able to gain employment because I don’t want to go back to what I was doing.

Our red scarves are all set up in Brantford's Harmony Square to kick off our observance of World AIDS Day!

Join St. Leonard’s Community Services today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a special virtual Artistic Expressions group for National Addiction Awareness Week! More info below:

We are excited to be participating in our annual Red Scarf campaign in Brantford tomorrow! These individually packaged scarves will be displayed in Harmony Squa...re at 10:30 tomorrow morning and are free to be taken to help our friends in community observe World AIDS Day and provide some warmth to any who need it See more

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is this Friday, November 20th. Gender Journey Brant has created this incredible display at the Brantford Public Library, The TDoR 2020 Memorial Tree, to honour the lives lost due to violence and transphobia over the last year.

This event is tomorrow! See details below to register.

TODAY! Come to the Grand River CHC parking lot to get a Naloxone kit! The AIDS Network Van will be visiting to provide Naloxone in support of National Addictions Awareness Week. #NAAW Visit today anytime from 1:00pm-2:30pm OR 7:00pm-8:00pm

During COVID-19, many of us are finding ways to support our loved ones and community! COMMENT BELOW: How have you, or someone you know, supported others in the community during COVID-19? Tag someone to acknowledge their community service! At Grand River CHC, many of our staff have been taking on new roles during COVID-19 to ensure our services are still available to clients!... #chww2020 #powerincommunity

Back by popular demand: We have THREE Virtual Cooking Classes running in December, featuring our fabulous Registered Dietitians Katie and Alle! For more information or to register: Call 226-388-1625 OR 519-754-0777 ext 479.... Please note: The classes are completely free, limited spots are available. The Dec 1st and Dec 16th recipes can be made gluten free, and all of the recipes are vegetarian!

Our Dietitians are prepping for our Fall Virtual Cooking Class today! The Grand River CHC team has found new ways to support our clients during these difficult times! #StrengthInCommunity #chww2020

Today (September 30th) is #OrangeShirtDay, a time to honour Survivors of the Residential School system and to acknowledge the resilience of Indigenous communities. We are grateful to Woodland Cultural Centre for offering virtual events to allow us to educate ourselves and to be mindful of the experiences of Survivors. Please check out the event link below:

The Grand River Community Health Centre team is excited to host a Fall Virtual Cooking Class for clients and community members! This event is in celebration of Community Health and Wellbeing Week 2020. #CHWW2020 #PowerInCommunity Join Katie, one of our Registered Dietitians, on Tuesday October 6th (11 am to 12:30 pm) and learn how to create the perfect meal for chilly weather: Hearty Vegetable Soup! The Fall Virtual Cooking Class will be hosted via Zoom; registration i...s required. There are limited spots so register ASAP. The class and all ingredients are completely FREE. You can have an ingredient box delivered to your home before the event!* LINK TO REGISTER BELOW: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSel_zMTFuTRs8Py9Z/viewform *Note: delivery only available to residents of Brantford/Brant County.

Check out the link below! A great resource from Contact Brant to learn more about local programs and services. Thank you to Suicide Prevention Brant for sharing!

The #ThisIsMyBrant Photo Contest ends next week (September 30th)! Be sure to submit your photo for a chance to see it featured on our Facebook page, and the new Grand River Community Health Centre website! Details below!

The Grand River CHC team is here to remind you, #YoureNotAlone. #SuicidePreventionDay Suicide Prevention Brant

Today is World #SuicidePreventionDay. Take some time to check up on your loved ones, and remind them that they are not alone! If you or someone you know has had thoughts of suicide, there IS support for you out there. Follow Suicide Prevention Brant, and check out the resource below!

FREE Dramatic Writing & Theatre Skills Workshop for people with lived experience of substance use! This is a great opportunity to learn from industry professionals! Check out the link below for more info and to register!

CONTEST ALERT! Grand River Community Health Centre is inviting Brantford/Brant County residents to participate in the #ThisIsMyBrant photo contest! Send us a photo you took that represents YOUR Brantford or Brant County! Winning photos will be featured on the new Grand River CHC website and will be shared on our Facebook Page! Winners will also receive a gift card of their choice (options will be provided)!... How to participate: 1) Email your #ThisIsMyBrant photo(s) to [email protected]. Include This is My Brant in the subject line. Up to 3 photos can be submitted per person! 2) Please note: Blurry or low-resolution photos will not be considered. Also, photos that include people will not be considered. The photo must have been taken by YOU! 3) All photos will be (anonymously) reviewed by a Grand River CHC team. 4) Those who submitted winning photos will be contacted by email. The deadline to submit a photo is September 30th 2020!

How does the colonization of harm reduction impact indigenous communities? #OverdoseAwarenessHNB Here is a great resource to learn more:

Stigma can prevent people who use drugs from seeking support, services, or care when they need it. Stigma kills. #overdoseawarenesshnb To learn more about the impacts of stigma, and what you can do, check out the link below.

TODAY is International #OverdoseAwarenessDay. It's a time for supporting those who have experienced overdose related loss, and for challenging the stigma we may hold toward people who use drugs. GRCHC will be sharing posts from The AIDS Network throughout the day, with helpful resources for everyone! #overdoseawarenesshnb