iHelp Centres

a collaboration between Toronto Community Housing & West Toronto OHT

What We Do

At iHelp, we’re more than just a Health & Wellness Centre, we’re a welcoming community space dedicated to your health and wellness needs. Our goal is to make your journey to better health feel easy and supported - just like a friendly neighbour looking out for you.

A women waving her hand to welcome a patient at iHelp TCHC WTOHT

From the moment you step through the door, we’re here to get to know you, understand your needs and provide continuous support as you work towards better health and well-being.

It’s all about your needs

We offer free services to support your health and well-being, making it easier to access care and wellness resources.

1. Personalised Health Plans

“I want someone to really listen to my health goals and help me figure out the next steps.”

Meet with a community health worker to co-create a preventative care plan just for you

2. Referral Assistance

“Can someone connect me with the right specialist or service? I don’t know where to start.”

We’ll connect you to the right resources and providers based on your unique situation

3. Tech & Application Help

“These forms are overwhelming! Can someone walk me through it?”

We’ll guide you through forms and applications, making it easy to get things done

4. Multilingual Support

“I’m more comfortable speaking in my language. Do you have someone who can speak in my language?”

Our diverse team speaks multiple languages, so we can communicate effectively with everyone

What’s On This Month

You can visit us in-person to access our monthly service calendars! Please note all services available on-site.
If you have any questions please reach out to us at wtoht@communiticare.org

Where to Find Us

We have two locations at the moment.

 

100 High Park Ave. Toronto, ON M6P 2S2

 

1901 Weston Rd. York, ON M9N 3P5

Come for the Care, Stay for the Community Spirit

Our commitment goes beyond care. We’re passionate about bringing people together and building a vibrant community. Take a look at the fun moments from our past events, and visit us in-person to find out about our upcoming gatherings and opportunities to connect!

Who’s involved

List of all active service providing organizations listed by site:

 Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

  • We’re a collective of 38 member organizations dedicated to offering health and social services across West Toronto to improve the well-being of everyone in our community. We are partnering with Toronto Community Housing to provide this service.

  • Preventive care involves taking small actions like health screenings, vaccinations and following lifestyle advice to prevent future health problems. It reduces the risk of serious illnesses, keeping you healthier and improving your quality of life.

  • Our team comprises of diverse individuals and in addition to English, they also speak: Spanish, Portuguese, Somali, and Hindi. More languages will be added as our team grows.

  • Yes, many of the services at iHelp are provided at no cost to you. We aim to ensure that health and wellness support is accessible to everyone in our community.

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Let’s Connect!

We’d love to hear from you. Reach out using the form below or send us an email, and we’ll be happy to help!

How This Came To Be

The Timeline

September 2023 – We started connecting with TCHC tenants at meetings, social events, and in the building lobbies by sharing free chocolates

June 19-21, 2024 – Based on what we heard from the community, we mapped out services and hosted a Health Fair to gather feedback

July 8, 2024 – Soft launched to start offering services, steadily building the space to better serve the community

September 27, 2024 – We’re celebrating our grand opening with a full schedule of services!

Since our initial conversations, we’ve expanded our services to 15-20 hours per week at 1901 Weston Rd and 100 High Park.

We’re excited to continue growing and supporting our community!