ABOUT US
The very first
clinic of its kind
in Canada
What is the HEALTH clinic?
What is the HEALTH clinic?
H.E.A.L.T.H stands for Health Care, Education, Advocacy, Linkage for Trauma Informed Healing.
H.E.A.L.T.H is a clinic designed specifically to promote trauma - informed health care through a patient - centered framework and provide you with opportunities for health promotion.
We handle your day-to-day wellness needs and we include opportunities for health prevention. We are familiar with and acknowledge how trauma such as sexual violence, exploitation and childhood adversity can impact your life.
With the client's permission , we partner with local and regional social service providers to assist those affected by violence in rebuilding their lives.
Who Do We Treat?
Who Do We Treat?
The H.E.A.L.T.H clinic is exclusively designed to care for and support persons who are at risk for, are experiencing, or have experienced sex trafficking, sexual assault , coercion and labour trafficking.
No identification or health insurance required.
- We are an excellent fit for persons who view mainstream healthcare as traumatic and inaccessible
- All persons (13 years and older) are welcome, regardless of gender , ability , insurance or documentation
- LGBTQ+ and diverse populations are welcome
- Mental Health and persons struggling with addictions are welcome
Please Note :
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact us and we'd be happy to discuss it with you.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Our Clinical Lead and Support
PHC - NP.
Tara is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, with over 15 years of experience working with adult and adolescent victims of personal trauma.
Nursing Student
Asmaa is a second year nursing student with a passion for trauma - informed health care.
ALWAYS GRATEFUL
Our Funders
We would like to recognize our initial funder , the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services for initial funding support 2017- March 2020.
Their generous investment allowed us to help many members of our community. From all of us here at H.E.A.L.T.H , thank you!
Thank you.
