Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre - Belleville Site

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-962-0000

Toll-Free:

1-855-252-2747

Fax:

Administration: 613-962-4149
Medical: 613-962-5669

Website:

www.bqwchc.com

Address:

161 Bridge St W
Belleville, ON
K8N 1K2

Intersection:

Sidney St and Bridge St W

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon, Thu, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue, Wed 8:30am-8pm

Executives:

Sheila Braidek - Executive Director

Service Description:

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals work together to provide primary health care services including physical assessments and treatment, nutrition support and social work counselling to registered clients

counselling
diabetes education and self-management support
lung health education and self-management support

BQWCHC - Community life skills programs are scheduled throughout the year * participants learn helpful skills for everyday life such as:

Community Programs and Services - Group programs and services to improve the health and well-being of Centre clients and people in the community * assistance finding community supports to meet basic needs

Community Resource Assistance - Assistance for individuals and families needing support or advocacy with day-to-day challenges

High Risk Foot and Wound Care - Wound and foot care for people with high risk chronic illness and advanced foot problems * provided at the Centre

Managing Chronic Conditions - Information and skills-based groups and peer-support groups to help people living with chronic pain, diabetes and other chronic conditions * scheduled throughout the year

Mental Health - Groups provide psychoeducation, social and self-help opportunities for individuals to work in collaboration with others addressing how to manage mental health symptoms, learn coping strategies and connecting with others whom identify having lived experience

Nutrition and Food - Community nutrition programs are scheduled throughout the year * they may include free meal programs, basic cooking skills, understanding nutrition, weight management, and programs for purchasing low cost fresh fruits and vegetables

Nutritional Counselling - Information and education from a clinical dietitian

Oral Health - Emergency dental care and preventative (hygiene) services for qualifying people under the age of 65 with no access to any other forms of dental benefits such as private insurance or other government programs * some restrictions apply

Physical Activity - Community physical activity programs * walking groups and seated exercise

Social Programs - Community social programs * to help adults get out of the house, meet others, and reduce loneliness * arts and crafts

Telemedicine - Coordinates Ontario Telemedicine Services (OTN) throughout Hastings and Prince Edward Counties

Thrive - Support for mothers with addictions - Supports for pregnant or parenting women (children ages 0-6) struggling with substance use

Not a walk-in clinic

Practitioners:

Dr Kira Abelsohn
Dr. Tristan Hadley
Stephanie Nickerson, Nurse Practitioner
Krista Smith, Nurse Practitioner
Julia Miles, Nurse Practitioner

Fees:

Most medical services covered by OHIP

Application:

To become a patient of the Centre, complete the referral form * Wait list is approximately 2.5-3 years
Not a walk-in clinic

Eligibility / Target Population:

Varies per program

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Belleville; Quinte West

Print Materials:

New Client Referral Form