British Columbia Association of Community Health Centres
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Here for CHCs
Everyone in BC deserves access to personalized and community-driven health and social services. Community Health Centres (CHCs) are designed to provide services and address wellness gaps. As champions of the CHC model, BCACHC exists to engage and support CHCs as we advocate together for this unique model of care.
What is a CHC?
The Community Health Centre model has existed in BC for over 50 years. Learn more about this unique model of delivering health and wellness services.
Why should I join BCACHC?
Our association works to engage, support, and advocate for existing and aspiring CHC teams across the province. Find out how!
What issues are CHCs facing?
CHCs are much more powerful when we come together and call for change with one voice. Take a closer look at our key priorities.
Latest updates
BCACHC represents a strong network of communities, organizations, and partners with a shared passion for advancing CHC model. Explore our latest updates for news about our collaborative projects and stories from the BCACHC team.
Primary Care Networks and CHCs: Webinar
BCACHC was pleased to partner with the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC to host a webinar on Community Health Centres and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). PCNs are
Serving 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
June is Pride Month, and it was a joy to see posts, celebrations, education, and events taking place all over the province in support of rights for people who
New CHC funding for vaccine confidence in Canada
The Federal Minister of Health, along with staff from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced last week that it would award $323,000 to the BC Association of
What is the CHC model all about?
As champions of the CHC model, we often hear this question. Our members are made up of multi-sector, multi-service organizations that don’t fit neatly into a preconceived box of
Don’t fight the poor, fight poverty
“It can happen so quickly, you have no idea.” If health is influenced by social factors like having enough money, why doesn’t our health care system do more to
BCACHC Spring 2021 Newsletter
Hello BCACHC members and friends. We're pleased to share our Spring 2021 Newsletter with you, including a feature about our new website. Have a look and let us know
BCACHC Newsletter: Winter 2021
The past year has been a crucible for health policy everywhere in the world. BC has seen the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing deployment of the Primary
Roadmap to a CHC
Looking to develop or expand a Community Health Centre? Read on for information about developing a new or expanded CHC in BC that is not already part of a
BCACHC Newsletter: Fall 2020 Special Election Edition
As we move forward, we will need all CHCs in BC to collaborate on a collective vision of just how good primary care could be in this province. We
Stepping in, stepping up: Community Health Centres address inequity as pandemic supports roll-back
“I’m really concerned about the impact it’s going to have on women. If we don’t do anything to ensure security, it’s going to be really difficult.”
BCACHC Annual General Meeting 2020
This has been an unprecedented year for all of us as we grapple with COVID and the myriad ways it has impacted our lives. As we look back to
BCACHC Newsletter: Summer 2020
Members, It goes without saying that this has been a unprecedented year for all of us as we grapple with COVID and the myriad ways it has impacted our lives.
On the frontlines: BC Community Health Centres addressing the impacts of COVID 19
We have for so long taken care of our own needs because no one else is there to do it.
Sharing Pandemic Knowledge: Community Health Centres learn together about adapting practices for COVID-19
“I think this will leave a lasting impression on us in terms of integrating pandemic preparedness with emergency preparedness as a whole."
BCACHC Newsletter: Spring 2020
Thank you to everyone for your efforts during this unprecedented time; both in terms of providing critical health services in your communities, and as individuals doing your part slow
BCACHC Newsletter: Winter 2019
Hello CHCs across BC. Your BCACHC Board has been busy this Fall connecting to our members across the province and working with the Ministry of Health to increase support for current
Our members drive change
While we are spread across the province, BCACHC member CHCs are all linked by a shared commitment to the value of health equity and by a shared desire to embody the five principles of the CHC model.
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