Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre

01/09/2026

This Sunday, Jan 11, 2026, join our Sewing Workshop and learn how to:
🪡 Patch ripped clothes
🔘 Replace buttons
✂️ Repair tears
Beginner-friendly & drop-in!
📍 1229 Queen St W, Parkdale Site
🗓 Every Sunday this January
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
🥤 Snacks & drinks provided
Give your clothes a second life and make connections at the health centre!

01/06/2026

Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup on a cold day.🥣❄️ We’re serving FREE hot soup and hosting arts & crafts to make the day even brighter.

📅 Thursday, Jan 8 & Jan 15
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Parkdale Site – 1229 Queen St W

Everyone is welcome because care starts with comfort. 💛

12/30/2025

For months, Bom Dia Café & Bakery has been the heart behind our daily breakfast program, providing delicious food and coffee to community members who needed a little extra care. This program wasn’t just about a meal; it was about connection. Each breakfast opened the door to vital supports like primary care, medical services, social programming, housing resources and a sense of belonging.
We are deeply grateful. 💛 Thank you for being a partner in building a stronger, more caring Parkdale!

12/12/2025

From pop-up clinics and action to winter supply outreach and moments of care inside and outside the Mobile Health Clinic, click through to see what we’ve been up to this year!

🚐 Our wheels were turning with purpose to connect with community. We met people where they were, bringing personal care items, health screenings, education and clinical care. Delivering dignity and connection directly to those who needed it most.
A huge thank you to TELUS Health for fueling this vital work!

Here’s to more kilometres and greater impact in the year ahead! 🎉

#2025

12/08/2025

❄️ Help keep our community warm this winter! ❄️
Many in our community spend long hours outdoors, and the need for winter gear often exceeds what we have available.

We’re calling on YOU to help make a difference! 💙

✅ Supplies Needed:
• Socks
• Gloves
• Toques
• Scarves
• Hand Warmers
• Warm undergarments (long underwear)
Please donate NEW items with tags/packages on.

✨ Want to go the extra mile? We’re also accepting new sweaters and coats
📍 Drop-off Location: 1229 Queen Street West
📅 Last day to donate: Dec 24

Spread the word!

12/04/2025

🎉 Big Congrats to Parkdale Village BIA and PQWCHC’s Aaron Woznica!

Last night at the TABIA Awards, Parkdale Village BIA, along with Aaron, took home the Well-Being & Safety Award for their incredible work on the West Lodge Garden Revitalization Project ✨.

We’re excited to celebrate Aaron’s work in capacity building for overdose response and his commitment to harm reduction with local businesses and across our community.

👏 Amazing work, Aaron! Your dedication makes Parkdale a more supportive and safer community. 💙

12/03/2025

Don't Miss Our Community Training Series!
We’re hosting a series of Thursday sessions focused on Overdose Response:

📅 Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 1229 Queen St West, Parkdale Site

Learn how to recognize an overdose, what to do in an emergency, naloxone administration and get free naloxone kits.

If you're neighbour, local business, friend, or community ally, learning how to respond to an overdose can help save lives.

And in the new year, we’ll resume with new training topics aimed at equipping community members with practical skills, harm reduction education and more.

✅ All are welcome!

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

Today PQWCHC hosted two impactful events focused on education, resources, and free anonymous HIV testing in recognition of World Aids Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week

A huge thank you to our amazing teams for making it happen! Your efforts help break stigma, provide HIV and AIDS education, connect people to treatment and care and build healthier communities.

If you need more information on testing and how you can get HIV/AIDS info and care visit www.pqwchc.org

11/28/2025

Join us at the Centre for World AIDS Day! 🌍❤️ All are welcome!

We’re hosting TWO events on Monday, December 1:
📍 Queen West Site (168 Bathurst St.) | 1–3 PM
📍 Parkdale Site (1229 Queen St., W) | 2–6 PM

Come for:
✔ HIV & AIDS education
✔ Free HIV testing + self-test kits
✔ Harm reduction resources
✔ Indigenous documentary on HIV
✔ Pizza & more! 🍕

Did you know?
Among those living with HIV in Canada, 1 in 10 does not know their status (2022 estimates). Whether the result is positive or negative, testing is an important first step to connect people to care.

✅ Learn more about checking your status and connecting to health care at www.PQWCHC.org
✅ For more info on HIV, hepatitis C, sexual health, and harm reduction in Canada, visit www.Catie.ca

11/27/2025

We regret to confirm the closure of our SCS at the Parkdale site, effective November 22, 2025, following the notice of termination of funding.

We remain committed to supporting our community through this transition.

Read the full statement here: ow.ly/HqSG50XyLtw

11/25/2025

Join Us for an open Community Training in Overdose Response

Thursday, November 27th
6pm-7:30pm
1229 Queen St West, Parkdale Site
All are welcome!

Drop by to learn life-saving skills: how to recognize an overdose and what to do in an emergency. Whether you’re a neighbour, a business owner, a friend, a local partner, or just someone who cares, your knowledge can save lives.

This is our neighbourhood, let’s take care of each other.

For more info DM us or email communityengagement@pqwchc.ca