Healthy Communities Consortium

Helping to Build Healthy Communities

The Healthy Communities Consortium, funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion as part of the Healthy Communities Fund, supports community groups, organizations and partnerships who are working toward building Healthy Communities throughout Ontario.

Who We Are

The Healthy Communities Consortium is a collaboration of organizations that, together, have more than 25 years of experience working with community groups, coalitions and organizations on community-based health promotion approaches.

• Health Promotion Hub (HPP)
• Heart Health Resource Centre (HHRC)
• OHCC Healthy Communities Support Services (OHCC)
• Ontario Drug Awareness Partnership (ODAP)

How We Work

Consortium members work collaboratively with a range of organizations and resource centre, including former members of the Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS), to build on existing resources and expertise and draw upon evidence informed models, tools and strategies.

What We Offer

The Consortium provides a variety of services and supports delivered through on-site, email or phone consultations, workshops, webinars and resources on such topics as:

• Program development, planning, implementation and monitoring
• Strategic planning
• Evaluation
• Partnership building, coalition development and network mapping/analysis
• Community development, mobilization and engagement
• Policy development and change
• Healthy Communities process and principles
• Content expertise in the priority areas and populations within the Healthy Communities Ontario approach*
• Referrals to additional resource centres and organizations

Who Can Access Our Services

• Those who are applying for or are interested in applying for a Healthy Communities Fund grant*;
• Those who have received a Healthy Communities Fund grant*;
• Healthy Communities Partnerships; and
• Those who are working with or are interested in working with a Healthy Communities Partnership.

To Request a Service

To request a service from the consortium, you may complete the online service request form or contact the Consortium at :

Telephone: 416-408-4841 or 1-800-766-3418 ext. 3

Fax (416) 408-4843

E-mail consortium@ohcc-ccso.ca