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REACH Niagara recipient of Niagara Region’s Niagara Prosperity Initiative
Niagara Prosperity Initiative and REACH Niagara REACH Niagara is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the NiagaraProsperity Initiative (NPI) grant under the Mental Health and Addiction category. This vitalfunding will support the launch of a...
Introducing Dr. Kim Bender – REACH Niagara’s Medical Director
Dr. Kim Bender - REACH Niagara's New Medical DirectorREACH Niagara is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kim Bender as our new Medical Director. A long-time Niagara resident and respected physician, Dr. Bender brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and...
‘Together We Can’ – International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)
IOAD – Takes place on August 31. The world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and bring awareness to the cause and prevention of drug poisoning (overdose) injuries. The 2024 theme is “Together we can”. ...
REACH Niagara’s Position Statement
REACH Niagara’s Response to “Ontario Protecting Communities and Supporting Addiction Recovery with New Treatment Hubs” REACH Niagara applauds the Ontario Government's proposed financial commitment to mental health and addiction services made yesterday (Tuesday, August...
REACH Niagara recipient of Hydro One’s 2024 Energizing Life Community Fund
NIAGARA REGION - REACH Niagara, an organization dedicated to making healthcare equitable and accessible for vulnerable community members, is thrilled to announce that it has received funding from Hydro One's prestigious 2024...
Doctors bring care to those who would otherwise be without across Niagara
Today, on National Physicians’ Day, Regional Essential Access to Connected Healthcare (REACH) Niagara is recognizing the important role doctors have in providing care. Without the multidisciplinary care provided at REACH clinics, thousands of community members would...
Bringing Hope to Those Without Access to Basic Needs in Niagara
Regional Essential Access to Healthcare (REACH) Niagara is expanding its capacity by adding two new clinic locations: The Hope Centre in Welland and Gillian’s Place in St. Catharines. These clinics are essential for providing primary care, counselling, and...
Collaboration Leading to More Accessible Healthcare for Those Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence in Niagara
Regional Essential Access to Connected Healthcare (REACH) Niagara is further increasing accessibility to healthcare for the homeless and marginalized by providing care at an additional location in the region. Beginning October 17, 2023, the clinic at Birchway Niagara...
Preventing Overdose Deaths in the Niagara Community through Accessible Healthcare
Today, Thursday, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose deaths and honour without stigma those who have died from overdose. The IOAD 2023 theme is “Recognizing those people who go unseen.” ...