Counselling Services Team

Providing counselling and therapeutic groups for clients of all ages and stages of change with a focus on helping people find and use their strengths and coping abilities. The counsellors work to promote good mental, physical, social, and spiritual health, and to help clients improve their overall sense of wellbeing.

Community Dietitian

Community Dietitian Our Registered Dietitian, is available to members of the community and provides one-on-one nutritional counselling, group presentations / workshops and cooking demonstrations. Adam works in collaboration with the CHCs Health Promoter to run a variety of cooking classes and demonstrations that highlight healthy, easy to prepare, delicious food! Please refer to our Calendar of Events for details on upcoming classes. Those adults with Type 2 Diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes can self refer to the Diabetes Education team who are experienced in diabetes care.

Diabetes Nurse Educator

We understand that getting a new diagnosis and dealing with a chronic disease can be overwhelming. Diabetes touches the lives of so many and unfortunately, more and more people are being diagnosed with this chronic disease every day. To support this growing group of people living with diabetes, the Community Health Centre has a diabetes nurse educator and dietitian who are available to meet with individuals and groups. You don’t have to see a Doctor at the Community Health Centre to talk to the diabetes team.

Dental Services

The PHCHC believes that good oral health is an important part of good overall health. Our dental team which includes a dentist, hygienist and dental assistant provide basic dental care 1 1/2 days per week to those who cannot access care due to financial hardship such as those receiving Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support and those with a low annual income who do not have access to dental benefits. The cost of dental care is not covered by our provincial health care system the PHCHC charges a fee to recover the costs associated with this service so that we can continue to provide this important component of care.

Health Promotion

CHC Port Hope will work with clients, community members and community organizations to develop health promotion programs, activities and strategies to support a healthy community. We look forward to establishing relationships and partnerships with a broad range organizations and individuals.
Our list of services offered will change and grow as the health care needs in this community continue to emerge and evolve. We welcome your input as we develop your CHC to serve the needs of residents throughout Port Hope and the surrounding area. Please visit our website frequently to learn about new programs and services.

Healthy Community

How the CHC is helping to build a healthier community:
• Promoting community health through participation and involvement
• Involving community members in the planning and identification of issues and actions
• Networking with other local groups and organizations who are working on these issues to build community capacity
• Focusing on activities that empower individuals and groups to work together to improve their health

Doctors and Nurse Practitioners

Provide a holistic health assessment and primary health care services such as immunization, check-ups, family planning assistance and on-going medical care. Our doctors and nurse practitioners see clients who experience a particular episode of illness or injury (having the flu or spraining and ankle), and also work with clients who are dealing with on-going chronic illness such as diabetes. Staff try to not only treat the illness or condition but to educate the clients as well, to encourage self-care for the given condition and to provide information to promote health and wellbeing. Our health care staff will refer and work with specialists and in-home or hospital care providers as needed by the client.