Clients & Visitors
- Become a New Client
  Learn more about becoming a client at Sherbourne
- Prepare for your Visit
  Location, parking and policies, plus more info to get ready for your visit
- Accessibility
  Learn more about how we are making Sherbourne accessible to all
- Your Privacy
  Protecting the personal health information of our clients
- Rights & Responsibilities
  We strive to create a safe, respectful and accessible space
- COVID-19 Information
  Find the latest information about COVID-19 and vaccinations here
Who We Serve
- Priority Populations
  We work to serve people with intersecting identities who may find difficulty finding care elsewhere
  - 2SLGBTQ People
    Learn about how we serve Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer people
  - Newcomers to Canada
    Learn more about how we serve Newcomers to Canada, and available resources
  - People Experiencing Homelessness
    People who are homeless and under-house are one of our priority populations. Learn more about what we offer
Health Services
- Acute Respite Care
  Learn more about our short-term, 24/7 health care unit offering a safe place to recuperate.
- Family Health Team
  Our Family Health Team provides a range of primary care services for our clients.
- Harm Reduction
  People who use drugs are a part of our community; we work to ensure they have access to services that respect their needs and lived experience
- Health Bus
  The Health Bus is a mobile clinic providing services to people who often face barriers to accessing healthcare.
- Hepatitis C
  The Toronto Hep C Partnership provides clinical care, support, community and referrals
- HIV
  Services and resources for people living with HIV
- Women in Need ‘Klink’ (WINK)
  WINK provides barrier-free, trans-inclusive services to women who are homeless, underhoused, sex workers, use drugs, and/or experiencing poverty
Mental Health
Community Health Programs
- 2SLGBTQ Parenting & Families
  Information, resources, and referrals for queer and trans folks looking to grow their families, 2SLGBTQ families, and gender-expansive kids and youth
- Diabetes Education Program
  Learn more about our Diabetes Education Program, and resources available to support those with diabetes
- Community Groups and Drop-Ins
  You don’t have to do it alone. Learn more about our community groups and drop-ins
- Food for Good
  Sherbourne is tackling food insecurity with integrated food and nutrition programming
- Food for Good Market Greens
  The Food for Good Market Greens initiative is a new year-round, community-based market offering fresh, affordable produce to community members living on low incomes.
- Rainbow Health Ontario
  A program of Sherbourne Health, Rainbow Health Ontario creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities.
- Supporting Our Youth (SOY)
  SOY offers health promotion services and programming centered on the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQ youth and young adults
- Trans & Non-Binary Programs
  Special services and resources for trans and non-binary service users, as well as resources for health care providers.
- The Corner and HASJT
  The Corner in the heart of St. James Town operates on a hub model, where users can gain access to health care, health resources, community services, food and more.
Get Involved
- Donate
  Thanks to donor support, Sherbourne is able to offer more health and wellness services to those in need
- Fundraising
  Interesting in creating your own initiative to support Sherbourne? Learn more here
- Supporters & Partners
  Read more about some off our generous individual, group and corporate donors.
- Become a Member
  Sherbourne Health is grateful for our community members who share their time and expertise with us
- Practicum Placements
  Looking to learn at Sherbourne? Find more info here
- Volunteer
  With your help, Sherbourne helps make health and wellness possible for more people. Volunteer opportunities are posted here
- Research Requests
  Research moves our knowledge forward. Learn more about conducting research at Sherbourne or have us promote your research
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Emily Hao

Emily (she/they) is a public health professional with over a decade of clinical and policy experience across community health and government settings. As a registered nurse, advisor, and educator, Emily has been a passionate advocate for inclusive and equitable service delivery, public policy, and research. She is currently a senior analyst for the federal government working to generate and mobilize knowledge to advance intersectional health equity. Emily holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Toronto. She lives in Toronto with her partner and their two rescue dogs.

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