Community programming

CRCHC runs a wide variety of free, low-cost or subsidized community programming, in keeping with our model of health that includes social determinants of health and social prescribing.

Adult Fitness

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GET W.I.T.H. IT
GET W.I.T.H. IT

GET W.I.T.H. IT (Walk in the Halls) is a volunteer-led walking program held twice weekly indoors throughout the winter months.

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Senior Fit
Senior Fit

A volunteer led fitness program for seniors held twice weekly at the Portland Community Hall.

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Wellness

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Garden Workshops
Garden Workshops

Participants will learn practical gardening techniques while connecting with nature and improving mental resilience

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

MBSR is a structured program that combines mindfulness, meditation, and yoga, to reduce stress and gain resilience to deal with life’s challenges.

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Living Life to The Full
Living Life to The Full

Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive group course to help individuals feel happier, have more energy, gain confidence, enjoy better relationships, and feel less stressed.

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Nutrition

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What’s Cooking Community Kitchen
What’s Cooking Community Kitchen

We make nutritious and delicious dishes from around the world, sharing our cooking skills with each other and learning nutrition and food safety tips from our Dietitian.

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Good Food Box
Good Food Box

Fresh fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices for all community members.

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Children and Families 

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Move It After School Program
Move It After School Program

A weekly after school program in four area schools for students in grades 3-6.

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Childcare Training Program
Childcare Training Program

This two-day course is designed to educate youth 12 or older about babysitting standards.

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Home Alone Program
Home Alone Program

This one-day program is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time.

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Early Years – Parent Education and Support
Early Years – Parent Education and Support

Programs for pregnant women, parents and caregivers of children aged 0-6 years, in partnership with Rideau Lakes Libraries.

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Volunteering

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Volunteering program
Volunteering program

This program recruits, retains, and mentors individuals in a volunteer role to provide support for our community programming.

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Client Community Experience Committee
Client Community Experience Committee

CCEC member volunteers help shape the planning and delivery of high quality, inclusive services at CRCHC.

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Youth Leaders
Youth Leaders

This program helps provide opportunities for Youth Leaders (13 – 18 years old) to volunteer in their communities.

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Virtual care

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East Region Virtual Care Clinic
East Region Virtual Care Clinic

East Region Virtual Care Clinic will improve timely access to care, reduce Emergency Department wait times and support patients in receiving care in the comfort of their home, whether it be by video or phone, from 1pm - 9pm, 7 days a week.

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