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June 4, 2026
Our Regional Self-Management (RSM) Program is a resource you can refer clients to and one you can access yourself. Although the program is offered across Ontario, our local team is dedicated to supporting residents of Southeastern Ontario (stretching west past Brighton, north past Bancroft, and east past Brockville).
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“Some of us are more privileged even in death. It’s hard to witness,” says Justine McIsaac, Coordinator, Consumption & Treatment Services. “Strict rules govern access to supportive palliative care, like hospice. When people can’t meet those requirements because of substance use or other challenges, they end up suffering longer in the community.”
Midtown Kingston Health Home is taking major steps to ensure that French-speaking residents in our community can access primary care in their first language.
KCHC has officially opened its new Access+ Clinic at 797 Princess Street, marking an important step in expanding care for people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
June 2, 2026
In this newsletter, I’d originally planned to share good news - that through support of clients, staff, volunteers, and partners, KCHC finalized its 2026-2028 strategic plan. I’m immensely proud of the work we did to set a roadmap to grow as a community that is connected, resilient, and inclusive of all people.
Healthcare
April 30, 2026
KCHC has officially opened its new Access+ Clinic at 797 Princess Street, marking an important step in expanding care for people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Access+ brings together several key services in one place, including KCHC’s Well Baby Care Clinic, Newcomer Bridging Clinic, and Sexual Health […]
March 26, 2026
“Some of us are more privileged even in death. It’s hard to witness,” says Justine McIsaac, Coordinator, Consumption & Treatment Services. “Strict rules govern access to supportive palliative care, like hospice. When people can’t meet those requirements because of substance use or other challenges, they end up suffering longer in the community.” For people who […]
December 17, 2025
From raising neighbourhood graduation rates from 40 to 72 per cent, to supporting over 600 students in completing high school, Pathways to Education has a lot to celebrate as it commemorates its 15th year. This anniversary year was filled with meaningful events and initiatives that celebrated students, alumni, staff, and community partners. Highlights included a […]
Children and Youth
When Nurse Practitioner Maggie McNabb joined KCHC in 2023, she brought with her years of experience in emergency and trauma nursing and a passion for supporting vulnerable youth—through sexual assault response, child protection, and care for survivors of human trafficking. Today, she most often divides her time between the One Roof Youth Wellness Hub on […]
Drug Use
“Drugs exist in every community. The reality is people are going to use them, and we need to keep people safe when they do,” says Justine McIsaac, Coordinator of KCHC’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS). Kingston, like many communities across Canada, is in the grip of a drug poisoning crisis. To prevent overdoses and save […]
