Canadian Association of Community Health Centres

08/11/2026

CHCs have a frontline perspective on the impact of poverty, and they play a crucial role through the provision of comprehensive, wraparound care that addresses both health and social needs to alleviate the impacts of poverty and lack of affordability on the individuals and communities they serve. Learn more here: https://www.cachc.ca/affordability/

Les CSC sont aux premières loges pour constater l'impact de la pauvreté et jouent un rôle crucial en fournissant des soins complets et intégrés qui répondent aux besoins sanitaires et sociaux afin d'atténuer les conséquences de la pauvreté et du manque d'accessibilité financière sur les individus et les communautés qu'ils servent. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici: https://www.cachc.ca/affordability/

07/28/2026

Save the Date! CACHC is hosting our Annual General Meeting on September 10, 2026 from
12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time

Register at the Zoom link on our website:
https://www.cachc.ca/2026-agm/

07/24/2026

In June, we spent a day with Victorian Community Health CEOs exchanging ideas, getting inspired about ways we can collaborate globally, and are excited by ideas that can be implemented across the Canadian Community Health Centre landscape. It was great to hear that the delegation from VHA saw great learnings in the various Ontario CHCs they visited over the course of their time in the Toronto area. The VHA delegation was able to visit Niagara Falls Community Health Centre, Quest Community Health Centre, Flemingdon Health Centre and Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto.

The delegation also took part in the Alliance For Healthier Communities annual conference where they shared the Victorian health landscape with eager listeners and got great insight into other Canadian colleagues on how their CHCs operate and navigate the Canadian health landscape.

07/21/2026

In June, CACHC was honoured to host a delegation of CEOs from the Victorian Health Association (VHA) in Australia. We chatted on the podcast with VHA CEO Dr. Leigh Clarke, CEO of Holstep Health Tassia Michaleas, CEO of North Richmond Community Health Simone Heald, CEO of Better Health Network Andrea McLeod. In this episode we explored the landscape of healthcare across Victoria and Australia, the learnings the VHA team will be taking back from visiting our Ontario based CHCs and the innovations the various CHCs in Victoria are implementing. Learn more about their work at: https://www.vha.org.au

https://youtu.be/ORLuQwML3XU

In June, CACHC was honoured to host a delegation of CEOs from the V...

07/07/2026

We are excited to share the CACHC 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Shaped by the voices of our members, partners, and the communities CHCs serve every day, this plan sets our direction for the next five years across three pillars: Organizational & Sector Stewardship, Network & Sector Building, and Policy & Systems Influence.

Together, these pillars will help move us toward a model of care that is accessible and equitable for everyone.

Read the full plan in English or French at the link below.

https://www.cachc.ca/about/

Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter le Plan stratégique 2026-2030 de l'ACCSC : Des personnes et les communautés en santé.

Élaboré grâce à la concertation de nos membres, de nos partenaires et des communautés que les CSC servent au quotidien, ce plan définit notre orientation pour les cinq prochaines années autour de trois piliers : la gouvernance organisationnelle et sectorielle, le développement du réseau et du secteur, et l’influence sur les politiques et les systèmes.

Ensemble, ces piliers nous permettront de progresser vers un modèle de soins accessible et équitable pour tous.

Consultez le plan complet en anglais ou français en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessous.

https://www.cachc.ca/about/

07/02/2026

Take a look at these case studies to see real-world examples of how certain CHCs in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario deliver SRH education to unhoused and substance-using populations, create ad-hoc visuals to adapt SRH resources for diverse populations, and navigate the lack of physical abortion resources caused by stigma and community pressures.

This resource is designed to be printable and shareable online. We encourage you to share it with your peers and colleagues digitally or in the form of a pamphlet/booklet and include it on your organization’s website.

Click on the link below to access this resource!
English:https://www.cachc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Case-Studies.pdf

06/30/2026

Would you like to learn about practical, non-judgmental strategies to help healthcare practitioners integrate harm reduction into every aspect of their SRH care? Complete this interactive module to be ready to confidently connect clients to local resources and deliver accessible, empathetic SRH care that prioritizes client safety and well-being.

This module is intended to be completed by healthcare practitioners. We encourage you to share it with your peers and colleagues and include it on your organization’s website.

Click on the link below to access this resource!
English: https://share.articulate.com/4yFqBb967m0Ru6WBqjINC

06/25/2026

Complete this interactive e-learning module to learn more about delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe, and inclusive SRH care for clients from all backgrounds! Through interactive lessons, participants will learn how to build trust, reduce stigma, and confidently engage in open, welcoming SRH discussions.

This module is intended to be completed by healthcare practitioners. We encourage you to share it with your peers and colleagues and include it on your organization’s website.

Click on the link below to access this resource!
English: https://share.articulate.com/rsfEltI_8CgwuJUfYkGdc

06/23/2026

Saviez-vous que les données du rapport d'évaluation des lacunes de l'AcCSC indiquent que seulement 4 % des ressources en santé SSR sont destinées aux hommes ? Ce document d'une page a été créé pour combler cet écart et mieux faire connaître les ressources utiles en SSR pour les hommes.

Ce document bilingue est imprimable et partageable en ligne. Vous pouvez le partager avec vos clients, l’intégrer au site Web de votre organisation ou l’afficher dans les salles d’attente. Il présente des outils et des ressources pour les hommes, couvrant des sujets clés comme la santé testiculaire, la fertilité masculine, la contraception et la santé mentale.

Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour accéder à cette ressource !

Anglais :https://www.cachc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mens-SRH-Resources.pdf

Français :https://www.cachc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mens-SRH-Resources-French.pdf

06/23/2026

Did you know that data from CACHC’s Gap Assessment Report indicated that only 4% of SRH resources focused on people who identify as men? This one-pager was created to help mitigate this gap and raise awareness of helpful SRH resources for people who identify as men.

This bilingual one-pager is designed to be printable and shareable online. You can share it with your clients, include it on your organization’s website, or add it to a poster wall in waiting areas. It features tools and resources for men, covering key areas such as testicular health, male fertility, birth control, and mental health.
Click on the link below to access this resource!

English:https://www.cachc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mens-SRH-Resources.pdf

French:https://www.cachc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mens-SRH-Resources-French.pdf