Community and Health
Health Programs and Services
The Health Department offers resources and supports to help people living in Durham Region make healthy living choices for them, their families and their community.
| Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program |
| Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program - Supports for eligible expectant parents or those raising children up to the age of school on connecting with your baby and taking care of yourself and your child. |
| Infant Child Development Program |
| Infant Child Development Program - Supports for families who have concerns about their child's development by providing early intervention services for children between the ages of birth to school entry. |
| Need support to quit smoking? |
| Using tobacco can be harmful to your health. We offer resources to help people quit smoking and stay smoke-free. STOP on the Net is a program that offers free nicotine replacement therapy for 10 weeks to adults 18 years and older. Find help with our Are You Thinking of Quitting Smoking? resource. |
| Low-cost rabies clinics |
| Rabies low-cost clinics occur throughout the year. The clinics are organized by a local veterinarian or animal services. Clinic dates and information can be found at Rabies - Region of Durham. |
| Free prenatal, newborn and breastfeeding classes |
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Find free online prenatal, newborn and breastfeeding classes - your easy guide to pregnancy and newborn care through InJoy Health Education. Our free online classes cover five topics – pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, understanding your newborn and local community supports. These classes are for everyone and can be taken at your own pace. Registration is valid for one year – you can start them early in your pregnancy or even before! For more information, visit Online Prenatal, Breastfeeding and Newborn Classes - Region of Durham. SMILE prenatal classes are free prenatal classes for expectant parents who meet the eligibility criteria. SMILE prenatal classes are held in-person or virtually, taught by a public health nurse. For more information, visit Pregnancy - Region of Durham. |
| Do you have questions about your sexual health? |
| Sexual Health Clinics are committed to providing inclusive, non-judgmental, safe and confidential services. Talk to a nurse about your sexual health and gain access to counseling, testing and treatment. For more information, visit Sexual Health and Clinic - Region of Durham. |
What is a Community Health Centre?
Community Health Centres (CHCs) are non-profit organizations that deliver primary healthcare in combination with health promotion and illness prevention services. There are two Community Health Centres located in Durham Region.
Durham Community Health Centre (formerly Carea)
Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization providing a variety of free, community programs and services including:
- Health promotion and wellness programs
- Primary care
- Counselling and mental health
- Diabetes education
- Hepatitis C screening
- Treatment support, education and outreach
- Geriatric assessment & intervention
- Young parent support
- Youth programs
- Indigenous programs
- Community development programs
- Fundraising events which include developing charitable partnerships/sponsorships to fund programs.
Locations and Services
Durham CHC has a growing team of interdisciplinary health care providers, family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, counsellors (including social workers and psychotherapists, all under one roof. Durham CHC has locations in Pickering and Oshawa.
Find information about programs and services offered by DCHC: All Programs & Service Categories - Durham Community Health Centre (durhamchc.ca)
To access medical or counselling services (at any location), please call 1-877-227-3217.
| Pickering Location |
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Durham Community Health Centre Phone: 905-420-0333 |
| Oshawa North Location |
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Durham Community Health Centre Phone: 905-743-9960 |
| Oshawa South Location |
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Durham Community Health Centre Phone: 905-723-0036 |
Brock Community Health Centre
Brock Community Health Care (CHC) serves residents of Brock Township and surrounding areas. To become a primary care client, drop by one of our sites to complete a client registration form.
Locations and Services
Services offered through the Brock Community Health Centre include:
- Primary Health Care
- Physiotherapy
- Dental Services
- Diabetes Education:
- Nutrition Education
- Foot Care
- Geriatric Assessment
- Community Development and Health Promotion
- Community Exercise and Wellness Programs: Community Wellness Programs - Brock Community Health Centre (brockchc.ca)
- Counselling with a registered social worker
- Service navigation, including referrals to services and supports such as housing, food access, home care, mental health and addictions support, seniors safety, youth services, seniors services, women's services, and more.
- Equipment Loan Cupboard: The following mobility aids can be borrowed on a short-term basis:
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Beaverton Location |
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Brock Community Health Centre |
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Cannington Location |
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Brock Community Health Centre – Primary Health Care |
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