Whitby — Access to health and wellness services in Durham Region is getting a boost of more than $2.3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull and Community Care Durham CEO James Meloche, the investment will transform Community Care Durham’s Whitby location into the Community Health and Wellness Centre. A home away from home for residents of Durham Region, the facility will support access to health and wellness services delivered by integrated care teams. The enhanced centre will bring together adult day services, food security programs, a new community kitchen, supports for caregivers and those with mental health needs, nursing services and much more. Improvements include upgrading the flooring to make it more accessible, replacing lighting, enhancing acoustics, installing a living wall, and adding new windows to increase natural light.
Community Care Durham addresses the needs of seniors, food security, mental health, social isolation, and caregiver burnout. This project will help increase program capacity and support more clients to safely and independently age at home.
“We are building a Canada that’s fair for everyone which means supporting those in need, regardless of age or ability. Today I’m happy to deliver another federal investment of $2.3M in our community for the building of a community health and wellness hub in Whitby. This innovative one-stop-shop facility run by Community Care Durham will help more seniors and residents access services that promote health and wellness.” – Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities