Across Canada, Community Health Centres (CHCs) have been on the frontlines of testing, care, outreach and social support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. CHCs are placing special emphasis on the healthcare and social support needs of vulnerable community members, adapting services, outreach and programs to ensure that people already experiencing major barriers and health inequities are not excluded and left further behind.
They are on the frontlines addressing the primary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as secondary impacts like social isolation, mental illness, food insecurity, increased domestic violence, and other impacts. CHCs are adapting to address the pandemic while providing as much continuity of care and support as possible to meet ongoing local needs.
