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.

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

Kitchener

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 October 14th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Dr.)

Thursday October 22nd, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Victoria Hills Community Centre (10 Chopin Dr.)

Thursday December 9th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Victoria Hills Community Centre (10 Chopin Dr.)

Wednesday December 10th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Dr.)

Cambridge

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

Thursday October 15th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Fiddlesticks Community Centre (71 Cowan Blvd.)

Thursday November 5th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Hespeler Arena (640 Ellis Rd.)

Thursday December 10th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Fiddlesticks Community Centre (71 Cowan Blvd.)

Waterloo

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

Thursday October 8th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Sunnydale Community Centre (508H Sunnydale Pl.)

Wednesday October 28th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Erb West Community Centre (45 Amos Ave.)

Township of Woolwich

Wednesday November 4th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Woolwich Memorial Centre (24 Snyder Ave. S.)

Thursday November 12th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Breslau Community Centre (100 Andover Dr.)

Township of Wilmot

Thursday November 26th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Wilmot Recreation Complex (1291 Nafziger Rd.)

Township of Wellesley

Wednesday November 25th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Linwood Community Centre (5279 Ament Line)

Wednesday December 2nd, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m., Wellesley Recreation Centre (1401 Queens Bush Rd.)

Township of North Dumfries

Thursday November 19th, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 6 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.

Organizations offering Peer Programs