About Us

Mission 

To provide our community with excellent primary health care, health promotion, illness prevention and community development. 

Vision 

A healthy community where everyone matters.  

Bridges Community Health Centre serves the communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet with a focus on the needs of seniors, children and youth, newcomers to Canada, and families or individuals with low incomes. 

The staff at Bridges CHC includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, social workers, health promoters, community health workers, a physiotherapist, kinesiologist and physiotherapist assistant. 

Our primary care team, support clients of Bridges CHC and our health promotion programs are available at no cost and open to all members of the community who are looking to improve their health. To promote healthy living in our communities, our programs and peer support groups can help you with smoking cessation, diabetes education, mental health, chronic pain management, stress management, exercise and healthy eating.  

​Policies 

Bridges CHC meets the accessibility requirements of regulation 429/07 Accessibility Standards for customer service under the accessibility for Ontarions with disabilities act. 

Click here for a copy of our Accessibility Policy. 

Click here for a copy of our Customer Feedback Policy.  

To submit feedback to Bridges CHC please use this form, Client and Visitor Feedback Form.  

Copies of Bridges CHC policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Violence Prevention, Pet Therapy, Supporting Transgender Patients are available upon request.  

Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement April 2018- March 2019 

Bridges CHC Statement Re: Black Lives Matter 

Bridges Community Health Centre’s vision is a healthy community where everyone matters. 

We are dedicated to improving health equity in our communities and recognize that we have an important role in confronting racism. Bridges CHC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. We are committed to listening, reflecting and learning how to confront racial injustice. 

Model of Care 

Bridges Community Health Centre is a member of the Alliance for Healthier Communities, following a model of health and wellbeing. More details about the guiding principles and attributes listed below can be found on their website or by following this link.  

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Guiding Principles 

• The Highest Quality, People- and Community-Centred Primary Health Care 

• Health Equity and Social Justice 

• Community Vitality and Belonging 

Attributes 

• Population Needs-Based Planning 

• A Community Development Approach 

• A Strong Focus on the Determinants of Health 

• Interprofessional, Integrated and Coordinated 

• Anti-oppression and Culturally Safe Practices 

• Accessibility 

• Community Centredness and Community Governance 

• Accountability and Efficiency 

​Community Health Centres deliver primary care services in combination with health promotion and illness prevention services with a strong community development focus.  In addition to promoting the health of individuals and families, CHCs are involved with initiatives that address social, economic and environmental problems negatively impacting people’s health. Governed by community members, and working hand in hand with the people they serve, CHCs also prioritize improving the health and wellbeing of populations who have traditionally faced barriers accessing health services. 

​CHCs WORK is a campaign that shares the effectiveness of the model, learn more about it here.  

​Our Statement of Information Practices 

Partners 

Bridges CHC works together with other health and social service organizations to support the unique needs of our community. These partners are featured below.    

Birchway Niagara 

Addiction Counselling 

Caregiver Network of Niagara 

Caring for my COPD 

Good Food Box Niagara 

Niagara Sexual Assault Centre 

Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition 

https://211centralsouth.ca/openn/ 

Overdose Prevention and Education Network of Niagara 

Hear and Now Clinic 

Screen For Life Coach 

Board of Directors 

Bridges CHC is a not-for-profit organization, governed by a board of directors made up of members of the local community. This composition provides an opportunity for the organization to be representative of the communities we serve and responsive to the local needs. 

​A Message from our President, James Brennan: 

 On behalf of the Board of Directors and our dedicated professional staff, I would like to welcome you to the Bridges Community Health Centre website. Bridges Community Health Centre is committed to providing the highest quality service to our clients and the communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet. I encourage you to take full advantage of the services and supports we have to offer and please feel free to provide us with your comments. Your input and feedback can only make us better. 

 Yours in Community Health, 

​James Brennan 

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Board Members 
Claudia Brema 
James Brennan, President 
Scott Caldwell, Treasurer 
Joan Christensen, Vice-President
Gina Collins 
Donna Martens-Gamm 
Alan Stouffer
Liberia Santos 
Lee Vanderlaan, Secretary 

Opportunities 

Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist- Closing Thursday, April 24th, 2025, 4:30 p.m.​​ 

​Bridges CHC is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity.  We are dedicated to establishing a qualified interdisciplinary team that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.  Throughout our recruitment process, Bridges CHC will provide accommodations as needed.  If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for listed opportunities, including Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.​ 

Preventative Dentistry

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Costmetic Dentistry

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Tooth Whitening

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Emergency Care

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