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
