On November 9, 2020, Marit Stiles, MPP for Davenport, presented DPNCHC with a Davenport Good Neighbours` award. The Centre was nominated by community member Mia McDonald. In her nomination, Mia McDonald had the following to say about DPNCHC: `We have seen the workers and volunteers at the DPNCHC give generously to the community time and… Read More about DPNCHC Receives the Davenport Good Neighbours Community Award
SYMPTOMS & TESTING INFORMATION 1. PROTECT YOURSELF: SOURCE: City of Toronto The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed by PRACTICING “PHYSICAL DISTANCING” and PRACTICING CAREFUL HYGIENE PHYSICAL DISTANCING means staying at home as much as possible and stay away from people you do not live with (at least… Read More about COVID-19 Information & Services (last updated June 3rd 2020)
Important Announcement Dear Families: Due to the recent announcements by Public Health on the COVID-19 virus pandemic ~ the following EarlyON centres operated by our agency will be closed until further notice. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre – CLOSED 1900 Davenport Rd Dufferin St Clair Library – CLOSED 1260 Dufferin… Read More about COVID-19 Announcement – Davenport-Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Monday, March 2 | Toronto Anti-Black racism has clear negative effects on the lives of Torontonians. On March 2, the Black Medical Students’ Association at U of T will host its fifth speaker series to discuss this complex and prevalent issue in our society. The event will feature Donna Alexander, a social worker at… Read More about Mental Health in the Black Community – Monday March 2, 2020
Hi everyone, We are officially in the month of February, which of course is also recognized as Black History/Heritage Month, so DPNCHC’s Annual Black History Celebration will be taking place on the evening of Thursday, February 27th from 5pm to 8pm. The night will be to recognize and celebrate Black African people, history, culture,… Read More about DPNCHC Black History Celebration – Thursday February 27, 2020
DPNCHC has partnered with The Stop to offer weekly tax clinics at DPNCHC. The free Tax Clinics will run every Thursday between 11am- 3pm in Florrie’s room from March 5th – May 28th. Participants can book all appointments through The Stop who will pre-screen clients to ensure they have all the necessary paperwork and… Read More about Free Tax Clinics at DPNCHC every Thursday starting March 5 – May 28, 2020
Informed from the Wasser Pain Clinic/Bridgepoint model, a team including a physiotherapist, dietitian, counsellor-therapists and health promoter, will be offering an 8-week program offering new tools and approaches to help individuals better manage chronic pain. The program provides: Opportunities to develop, practice and strengthen “thinking strategies”, and mindfulness practices (based on… Read More about Free Chronic Pain Self Management Program – April to June 2020