Are you a newcomer to Canada looking for employment? The Community Connections for Newcomer Employment (CCNE) program is here to support you on your journey toward employment! 📞 To register, call: 613-668-0371 | 613-240-8937 📧 Or email: tes.reception@pqchc.com

Do you need a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Health Care Connect finds you a family doctor, nurse practitioner or primary care team that is accepting new patients in your community. You can register yourself and your whole family online or over the phone. #healthcare

Yesterday, our System Navigation Team hosted their 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway BBQ & Resource Fair! 🎒 About 100 community members joined us, and 67 backpacks were given out to children and youth from kindergarten through Grade 9. Thank you to everyone who supported this event! #backtoschool

Le Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway élargit ses services d’audiologie communautaire dans le cadre du Programme de dépistage auditif néonatal de l’Est de l’Ontario et est à la recherche d’audiologistes qualifiés et de cliniques d’audiologie intéressés à collaborer avec nous.

PQCHC is expanding community audiology services through the Eastern Ontario Infant Hearing Program, and we're looking for qualified audiologists and clinics interested in partnering with us. Know an audiologist or clinic that may be interested? Please share this opportunity with your network.

Join us for our 47th Annual General Meeting. 🗓️ Tuesday, September 15, 2026 🕟 Community BBQ: 4:30 pm 🕠 AGM: 5:30- 7:00 pm 📍 Location: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd, Ottawa K2B 6R7 To register use this link: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

Friday August 7th was Saskia's last day of placement at PQCHC. We want to take a moment to thank Saskia for all of her support and contributions throughout the summer. She left a lasting impression with her bright smile, welcoming demeanour, and genuine empathy. #studentplacement

As a proud member of the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is honoured to support the race to end homelessness. We're inviting our community to support Team PQCHC by joining our team in the race or making a donation. #endhomelessness #Ottawa

#Studentreflection from Saskia. I had the opportunity to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team for one of their recreation outings, a performance by Newfoundland band Rum Ragged at the NAC. Recreation activities like this play an important role in supporting mental health. #healing #music

Sharing another #studentreflection from Saskia. This week I had the opportunity to learn about the Families First program. Families First takes a trauma-informed, family-centred approach, recognizing that maintaining housing means much more than having a roof overhead. #HousingFirst #Housing

Friendly reminder that we will be closed on the Monday for the Civic Holiday.

Yesterday we came together to celebrate the official opening of the new Morrison Gardens Portable. 🎉 Thank you to our partners, community members, volunteers, and donors. We look forward to the many gatherings that will fill this beautiful space in the years ahead. #CommunityDevelopment #Partners

📣 We're #hiring! PQCHC is hiring for a variety of positions across multiple departments, including: ➡️ Family Physician ➡️ Nurse Practitioner ➡️ Physiotherapist ➡️ Employment Trainer ➡️ Community Worker Explore our current opportunities and apply today: www.pqchc.com/careers

Student Reflection Employment is about more than finding a job. It's about building confidence, networking, reducing barriers, and ensuring people feel supported. The IES team takes a holistic, equity-focused approach with the belief that "there is a job out there for everyone". #employment

On September 27, the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa will host its second annual Race to End Homelessness. Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a difference. Please consider donating to Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre as your charity. #endhomelessness

Student Reflection from Saskia (MSW) Last week, I had the pleasure of supporting the Safe People Community Picnic at Britannia Park. Now in its fifth year, the annual Safe People Community Picnic brought together 55 community members to celebrate the relationships and sense of belonging.

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day, a time to celebrate and uplift the voices, identities, and experiences of non-binary people around the world. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to safe, respectful, and affirming care, and we will continue working to make that a reality.

Last day to register is July 24th! La date limite d'inscription est le 24 juillet! #backtoschool #schoolsupplies #StudentSuccess

Every year, we partner with the Caring and Sharing Exchange to provide backpacks and school supplies to children across our catchment area. Please consider supporting this important initiative by donating to the Caring & Sharing Exchange. Donate today: caringandsharing.ca?option=com_c...

#studentreflection from Saskia. ----- On June 30, we celebrated Multicultural Canada Day at Pinecrest-Terrace! The event was designed to recognize the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation, while celebrating multicultural newcomers and diverse Canadians, who make our communities vibrant.

Nous serons fermés le mercredi 1er juillet pour la fête du Canada. 🍁 We will be closed on Wednesday July 1st for Canada Day. 🍁

📅 The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is July 14, 2026. Bilingual Expression of Interest form: lnkd.in/gbBucTzn ------------------------------ 📅 La date limite pour soumettre une expression d'intérêt est le 14 juillet 2026. Formulaire d'expression d'intérêt bilingue: lnkd.in/gbBucTzn

Reflection from Saskia: On Friday, the Bayshore community came together for the Bayshore Bike Rodeo to get their bikes tuned up, pick up a free helmet, and enjoy some pizza. What stood out to me was how much people valued the opportunity to connect, despite the pouring rain. #communitydevelopment

September 7- 11, 2026 is National Substance Use Health Week of Action, a Canada-wide campaign dedicated to advancing equity in substance use health, reducing stigma, and inspiring collective action across the country. We will be participating. capsa.ca/events/week-...

WOW Festival in Ottawa on September 16, 2022

Join us as we bring Substance Use Health, Mental Health and Physical Health communities together to support the wellness of people in Canada. This event will be filled with fantastic speakers, live pe...

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Reflection from our student Saskia: On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Winthrop Community House hosted a community barbecue, bringing community members of all ages together. For my first visit to Winthrop CH, it was a wonderful afternoon filled with #connection, #conversation, and community spirit.

We are partnering with Ottawa Public Health, The Royal, Canadian Mental Health Association, Immigrant Women Services Ottawa, and Langar for Hunger, to host a South Asian Community Dialogue. Date: Sunday May 31 Time: 2- 5 pm Location: 101 Centrepointe (Chamber & Auditorium) Details on posters below

Registration is open for the Sharing in Student Success Program. This program provides free backpacks and school supplies to students in KG to Grade 9 living in the PQ catchment. Registration dates: May 20th to July 24th Phone Number: 613-820-4922 ext. 2277

Our First Words Team invites you to a community screening of Sewâtsiwin: They Are Sacred (2025). Date: Thursday June 4th Time: 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) Tickets: $5/ticket Location: Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street All gross ticket sales go directly to the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition.