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 June 3rd, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Fairway Station, GRT Park n' Ride (Fairview Mall, 200 Fairway Rd. S.)

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

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.)

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

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

Wednesday July 29th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Dr.)

Cambridge

Thursday June 11th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Fiddlesticks Community Centre (71 Cowan Blvd.)

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

Waterloo

Wednesday, June 10th, 1 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., Erb West Community Centre (45 Amos Ave.)

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.)

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

Township of Woolwich

No dates at this time.

Township of Wilmot

No dates at this time.

Township of Wellesley

No dates at this time.

Township of North Dumfries

No dates at this time.

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