How We Work

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How We Work

In order to provide the best quality of care possible, we follow a grassroots, person-centred way of working that aligns with the values of our community.

Mission

Mount Carmel Clinic, a unique community health centre, exists to work together with people, families, and communities, to enhance lifelong health and wellbeing.

Vision

Healthy, strong, children, youth, adults, Elders, and communities.

Our
Values:

RESPECT
KINDNESS
CHOICE

EQUITY
ACCESS
ADVOCACY

LEARNING
MENTORSHIP
INNOVATION

We provide services from a place of non-judgement and self-determination, while practicing from a harm-reduction, pro-choice, trauma-informed lens. We also strive to provide a culturally-safe atmosphere, with a staff team that reflects the community with which we work.

We base our services and practice around the determinants of health:

DISABILITY

EARLY
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH
SERVICES

FOOD
INSECURITY

HOUSING

EDUCATION

INDIGENOUS
STATUS

EMPLOYMENT
& WORKING
CONDITIONS

SOCIAL
SAFETY
NETWORK

UNEMPLOYMENT
& JOB
SECURITY

RACE

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

GENDER &
GENDER
IDENTITY

INCOME &
INCOME DISTRIBUTION

SOCIAL
EXCLUSION

Social Determinants of Health

There are many factors in a person’s life that influence their overall health, aside from physical issues. These factors are known as the Social Determinants of Health:

Disability
Education
Employment and Working Conditions
Early Childhood Development
Food Insecurity
Gender & Gender Identity
Health Services
Housing

Income and Income Distribution
Indigenous Status
Race
Social Exclusion
Social Safety Network
Sexual Orientation
Unemployment and Job Security

FIND US


Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday* + Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday + Thursday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

 

*We are closed 9:00 -11:00 AM on the first Wednesday of each month

886 Main Street