Who is Health and Community Services
- Central?
Health and Community Services - Central is also referred to as "Central
Regional Health and Community Services Board". We provide community based
health service to the population in a region extending from the eastern
end of Terra Nova Park, west to Baie Verte, south to Harbour Breton and
north to Fogo Island. This includes some 175 communities. Over the last
three years Health and Community Services - Central has undergone dramatic
changes with the integration of some service formerly under the Department
of Social Services and the Gander & District Continuing Care Program.
Our staff has grown to include 290 part and full-time employees with 43
offices or clinics throughout the region. Our regional office is located
in Gander.
What programs does Health and Community Services - Central offer?
Health and Community Services - Central delivers a wide range of community
based services. They include:
- Communicable Disease Control
- Health Promotion
- School and Adult Health
- Parent and Child Health
- Continuing Care
- Personal Care Homes (assessment and placement, monitor and license)
- Respite Care (assessment and placement)
- Addictions Services
- Mental Health Services
- Special Assistance for supplies and equipment
- Environmental Health
- Child Welfare
- Community Corrections
- Family & Rehabilitative Services
