Public Health Neighbourhood Programs

Public Health’s neighbourhood nursing programs meet residents in their own communities. These programs help reduce barriers to health support and community services.

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Public Health neighbourhood bus

The neighbourhood bus provides residents with easy access to vaccines, close to home. The bus is available from the spring through the fall. See a schedule of upcoming locations below.

Interested having the Public Health neighbourhood bus come to your community? Email phnnt@regionofwaterloo.ca.

Upcoming bus schedule

Thursday June 18th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., AR Kaufman Family YMCA (333 Carwood Ave.)

Thursday July 2nd, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre (150 Pioneer Dr.)

Wednesday July 8th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Dr.)

Thursday July 9th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Victoria Hills Community Centre (10 Chopin Dr.)

Wednesday July 15th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Kingsdale Community Centre (72 Wilson Ave.)

Thursday July 23rd, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Paulander Community Centre (60 Paulander Ave.)

Thursday August 13th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Victoria Hills Community Centre (10 Chopin Dr.)

Wednesday August 19th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Dr.)

Wednesday September 16th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre (150 Pioneer Dr.)

Thursday September 17th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Victoria Hills Community Centre (10 Chopin Dr.)

Wednesday September 23rd, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., AR Kaufman Family YMCA (333 Carwood Ave.)

Thursday September 24th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Paulander Community Centre (60 Paulander Ave.)

Wednesday June 17th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Kinbridge Community Association (200 Christopher Dr.)

Thursday July 16th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Preston Heights Community Centre (350 Linden Dr.)

Wednesday July 29th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Greenway Chaplin Community Centre (116 Rouse Ave.)

Thursday August 6th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Fiddlesticks Community Centre (71 Cowan Blvd.)

Wednesday August 12th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Kinbridge Community Association (200 Christopher Dr.)

Thursday October 1st, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Hespeler Arena (640 Ellis Rd.)

Wednesday June 24th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Sidewalk Centre (400 Northfield Dr. W.)

Wednesday July 22nd, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Erb West Community Centre (45 Amos Ave.)

Thursday July 30th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Sunnydale Community Centre (508H Sunnydale Pl.)

Wednesday August 5th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Sidewalk Centre (400 Northfield Dr. W.)

Thursday August 20th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Sunnydale Community Centre (508H Sunnydale Pl.)

Wednesday August 26th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Erb West Community Centre (45 Amos Ave.)

Wednesday September 30th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Erb West Community Centre (45 Amos Ave.)

Thursday August 27th, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Woolwich Memorial Centre (24 Snyder Ave. S.)

Tuesday August 18th, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Wilmot Recreation Complex (1291 Nafziger Rd.)

Tuesday July 21st, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Wellesley Recreation Centre (1401 Queens Bush Rd.)

Tuesday July 14th, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Ayr Curling Club (210 Northumberland St.)

Public Health neighbourhood nursing

Public Health neighbourhood nurses can help you with your health care needs and connect you to community supports, especially if you face barriers to care.

Neighbourhood nurses offer access to public health services including:

  • Vaccines
  • Sexual health
  • Harm reduction
  • Mental health
  • Prenatal health
  • Breastfeeding
  • Childhood development
  • Dental health

Where to find Public Health neighbourhood nurses

Regular drop-in times are offered at different locations throughout Waterloo Region. Check with your local community center or contact Public Health neighbourhood nursing directly for a list of current times and locations.

Community organizations can also request neighbourhood nursing services. Email phnnt@regionofwaterloo.ca or call 519-575-4400 ext. 5897 for more information. 

 

Public Health Peer Program

Public Health partners with local community organizations to train and support peer health workers. Peer health workers organize and run programs that address their communities’ specific needs, promote health and well-being, share resources and help with social connection.

15 community organizations offer Peer Programs in Waterloo Region. Contact each organization directly to learn more about what their Peer Program offers.

The current Peer Program funding cycle runs until December 2026. Applications for the next funding cycle will open in summer 2026.

Read our annual reports to learn more about the Peer Program's successes, progress and impact:

For more information send the Waterloo Region Peer Program an email.

Contact Us

Region of Waterloo HQ
150 Frederick St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3
Telephone: 519-575-4400
Fax: 519-575-4481

For general inquiries:
Regionalinquiries@regionofwaterloo.ca

Other Main Region Locations

Cambridge Main Office
150 Main St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 6P9

Waterloo Main Office
99 Regina St. S.
Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3

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