Bancroft Community Family Health Team

09/25/2025

You may have heard concerns about a link between ( ) use during pregnancy and . However, current research does not show a direct connection.

Read our full statement:
https://ow.ly/4AFu50X1Q1C

We are committed to advancing the understanding of and supporting individuals and families with accurate, evidence-based information.

We also know that stigma about autism is harmful to mental health, and we are actively working to break down those barriers. Our focus is on supporting autistic individuals and their families through assessment, clinical care, research, and advocacy.

We care, and we value you.

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

We have received a vaccine update from Public Health. Once we have confirmed supply we will be posting vaccine clinics for those who are interested.

Vaccines for those who are high risk are expected to start after Thanksgiving Weekend. With regular clinics to start end of October or early November.

Bookings will not open up until we have vaccine supply in hand to ensure we have the appropriate amount of vaccine to host the clinics.

Please be patient and watch for updates regarding appointments.

*Clinics will be open to patients with and without a primary care provider.

09/19/2025

Losing a family member can be challenging and overwhelming, but you are not alone 💙

The What to do when someone dies Hub was created to support Canadians navigating a loss.

It can help you understand the necessary next steps and the services, benefits and programs that could be available to you.

💻 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/life-events/death.html

09/19/2025

It is important to keep a valid health card. ✅

https://www.ontario.ca/page/health-card-renewal

It's fast, simple, and keeps your ID up to date. Sign up now at Ontario.ca/Reminders 📅

09/18/2025

📊 Only 1 in 6 children under 6 in Ontario had an eye exam last year — just 147,318 out of 870,101.

That means more than 720,000 young kids missed OHIP-covered vision care that can catch problems early — before they impact learning, development, and behaviour.

🩺 First eye exam at 6 months. Annual check-ups after age 2.
📅 Book your child’s appointment today 👉 https://findaneyedoctor.ca/

09/18/2025

🌱Day 18 | Roots of Hope Pillar 3 | Specialized Supports🌱
Postsecondary students in Ontario can contact Good2Talk, 24/7:
📞Call: 1-866-925-5454 to reach a counselor
📱Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 to reach a volunteer crisis responder

09/18/2025

Today, on World Sexual Health Day, we celebrate Once A Year: Action Canada's STBBI Testing Campaign.

Once A Year is all about encouraging youth across Canada to make STBBI testing part of their health routine. This past spring we ran the campaign in Winnipeg, looking to connect with QT+BIPOC youth ages 16-24. Our clear message appeared on billboards, bus stops, and Grindr— all helping to make STBBI testing more normal and accessible right in our own communities. 🌈✨

The results?
👀 68% of QT+BIPOC youth surveyed remembered seeing the ads
💻 Nearly 2,000 young people visited OnceAYear.ca to learn more about testing

We’re proud of this work, and even prouder of the youth who are taking steps toward prioritizing their sexual health.

09/17/2025

Classes & Programs being offered at BCFHT, 19 Oak Street for the month of September! 🍂

Calendar for October, coming soon. 🎃