Affordable Housing Affordable housing for people with low to moderate income that is owned or administered by the Region. Includes apartment buildings, townhouses, semi-detached, and single family homes.

Art Therapy Creating, viewing and talking about art to provide a way to cope with difficult thoughts, such as a new diagnosis, or address traumatic experiences.

Care Coordination Provided at homeIntegrates health and social services by facilitating referrals and access to service across agencies. Supports care by providing follow-up after hospitalization or emergency room visits, or after specialist assessments.

Care Coordination - On Site Integrates health and social services by facilitating referrals and access to service across agencies. Supports care by providing follow-up after hospitalization or emergency room visits, or after specialist assessments.

Dietitian Consultation Individualized nutrition counselling. Normally provided by a Registered Dietitian.

Drop-In Centre A friendly environment where people can go to obtain food and other services. Does not provide temporary residence.

Fitness Group Exercise sessions where participants develop physical fitness and/or skills within a defined sport. May be either beginners or advanced.

Health Education Classes Provides education to participants to make choices that may improve wellness or reduce risks of disease. May focus on specific diseases or specific lifestyle issues (e.g. healthy eating).

Overdose Prevention Site A safe, hygienic environment for people to inject pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of staff, with a goal of reducing drug overdoses and infection. Connects people with other services.

Primary Care Practice A service that is the first point of entry and the continuing focal point for all needed health services. Usually led by a physician or nurse practitioner. Delivers preventative care and health education, management of chronic conditions, end-of-life care and refers to specialists.