The Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) will serve the Punjabi community through community development and outreach, culturally appropriate service delivery, partnership with other organizations, research and asset inventories, health promotion, resource development, developing volunteers from within the community, and consulting and promoting diversity.

Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is a health and social service organization serving the communities in the Central West – LHIN boundaries and the GTA area. Our primary focus of intervention is the South Asian community with an emphasis on other diverse communities.

PCHS provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services in an integrated holistic approach. We are an agency which provides equitable, client driven and client centred services in partnership with many stakeholders.

PCHS also provides a platform for people to build their neighbourhood and communities by volunteering. In addition, PCHS provides opportunities for new immigrants to gain experience in the field of social work and health promotion.

Whether you need services in the areas of addictions, mental health, seniors, parenting, health promotion, violence prevention, or you would simply like to volunteer or complete your student placement hours – we are just a phone call away!

 

 

Vision

 

Every day, we strive to improve the quality of life of the community.

Mission:

PCHS contributes to the success of families in our diverse communities by providing services in the areas of addictions, mental health, aging, parenting, health promotion, violence prevention, diversity , arts, research and resource development for seniors, adults, youth and children in a welcoming, compassionate and culturally appropriate environment.

 

 

Our values

1.   Respect for Diversity

We respect and recognize diversity to make a difference

2.   Service Excellence

We take responsibility to provide excellent service and link all clients with to the most appropriate services and resources in the community

3.   Good Governance

We maintain good governance by having an experienced board, sound fiscal responsibility and operating on effective policies and procedures

4.   Staff and Volunteer Expertise

We value staff and volunteer expertise and invest in their ongoing professional growth and skills development

5.   Innovation and Partnership

We provide evidence based programs. Our programs are managed by quitable partnerships and are continuously evaluated and improve.