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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.” ...
Myth: Homelessness is a small issue
REACH Niagara is busting some common myths people have about homelessness and marginalized populations. When we better understand one another, we can create supportive communities for all. Myth: Homelessness is a small issue With the rising cost of living, the...
Celebrating the Contributions of Nurses During National Nursing Week
REACH Niagara is shining a light on the nurses who provide healthcare at our clinics across Niagara. Nurse Practitioners working with REACH provide compassionate, judgment-free care to community members who are homeless or have unstable housing. Health issues are...
REACH Niagara Seeking New Board Members
Passionate about making a difference in your community? Interested in using your experience to advance a pretty amazing organization (we may be a bit biased)? Consider joining our Board of Directors! Applications will be accepted from candidates across the Niagara...
Physicians Working Together to Provide Care to the Marginalized in Niagara
Today is National Physicians’ Day and Regional Essential Access to Connected Healthcare (REACH) Niagara is celebrating doctors and the important role they have in providing care. “Physicians with REACH work throughout the community to provide the highest quality of...
Celebrating the important contributions of resident physicians during Resident Awareness Week
It takes a diverse team for REACH Niagara to provide care to the homeless and marginalized in Niagara, and resident physicians are an important part of it. Since 2018, REACH clients have had more than 650 interactions with resident doctors and medical students who...
REACHing out to provide mental health supports for vulnerable populations in Niagara
As part of recognizing World Mental Health Day, taking place on Monday, Oct. 10, REACH Niagara is asking for the community’s continued support to provide mental health services and addiction support to those experiencing homelessness in the region. There are more...