SCHC’s Litter Butt Project #InternationalYouthDay2020
May 10, 2022
By Arenne KiritharanSCHC The fall of 2017 brought forward a challenge to MSYL (Mid Scarborough Youth Leadership) that was unlike anything we’ve done before. Our passions and commitment were tested…
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Opening SCHC Doors During Covid-19
May 10, 2022
By Crystal Nwakpadolu Health Promotion SpecialistInter professional Primary Care Team Finally some good news!!! “Stay Home” became the mantra since the COVID-19 pandemic and life as we knew it changed…
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Center: How Can Therapy Help You?
May 10, 2022
By Tamara Elliott, MSW, RSWSocial Worker/TherapistSCHC “I came to the clinic by referral from my doctors, who advised me that I qualify for this program because I had been sexually…
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes – Part 2
May 10, 2022
By Rhea TonyCommunications Intern At Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC), we believe that not all heroes wear capes, instead they put on masks and gloves for the safety of…
The SCHC IPPC Physical and Occupational Therapy Series on Understanding and Treating Chronic Pain
May 10, 2022
By Diana Kinslikh-Mohamed MSc OT Reg. (Ont) Occupational Therapist, Interprofessional Primary Care Team The most common reason for referral to Physical and Occupational therapy at SCHC’s IPPC team is chronic…
Harm Reduction Saves Lives
May 10, 2022
By Ayzha MacLean, SCHC Harm Reduction Worker 2020 has definitely been an interesting year. With COVID-19, most of us are experiencing life as we never knew it. Sadly, many people…
Hospice Palliative and Psychosocial Spiritual Care for Living with the Pandemic
May 10, 2022
Written by Diane Holmlund, RP, CASC certified Spiritual Care PractitionerSCHC Hospice-Palliative Psychosocial Spiritual Care Coordinator One of the most striking aspects of hospice and palliative care that is unique in the…
Experiencing Domestic Violence? We are Here to Help!
May 10, 2022
By Amy Au,Registered Social WorkerSCHC While millions of Canadians stay home to keep safe and help flatten the curve of pandemic, many victims of domestic violence found their home to…
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
May 10, 2022
Written byDebra McGonegal, Fund and Volunteer Development Manager Written byDebra McGonegal, Fund and Volunteer Development Manager One group of SCHC heroes provides care to isolated seniors in two Toronto Community…
SCHC Volunteers Connect with Clients in a Special Way
May 10, 2022
Written byLori Beesley, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement With public officials telling us every day it was necessary to stay home and practice physical distancing, I wanted our volunteers to feel…