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MONKEYPOX: WHAT WE KNOW As of June 6, 2022, there are more than 50 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada, with a small number of these in Toronto, and more being tested. So far, there are no reports of severe illness. Monkeypox is a virus that can cause fever, muscle aches, and extreme tiredness, along with […]

For trans and non-binary people, transition and expressing gender in a way that feels comfortable and meaningful can entail so many different things for different people. In addition to clothing and pronouns, or perhaps pursuing physical changes, many people also consider how their voice can impact how they are perceived as well as how they […]

What many people, even those who have had three COVID-19 vaccinations, may not know, is that the vials these vaccines come in are topped with round, colourful lids. The lids help to indicate the contents of the vial in a quick and efficient way. They are helpful, but they are also a beautiful material just […]

Since our inception in 2002, Sherbourne Health’s staff, board of directors, volunteers and community partners have worked tirelessly to develop programs and services to meet the needs of our communities. At this time, Sherbourne Health is carrying out a planning process that will help us to make decisions about our priorities for the coming three to […]

As the temperatures drop, people who are experiencing homelessness or are underhoused start to steel themselves for the winter. With less access to resources, a decrease in options for keeping warm due to COVID-19, and a cold and snowy winter in the forecast, this year may be particularly challenging. “For people already having a tough […]

When approaching the front doors at Sherbourne Health, just to the left of the sliding glass doors – visitors are greeted by the recently installed Memorial Garden. Created by workers at the Sherbourne Health site of the Toronto Community Hep C Program (TCHCP), the Memorial Garden offers a place to honour Sherbourne Health service users […]

The Ministry of Health announced the approval of the Downtown East Toronto (DET) Team as an official Ontario Health Team. Sherbourne Health is pleased to be a partner in this collaboration, and has been fully involved in the development of this DET Ontario Health Team. As part of Ontario’s health system transformation strategy, Ontario Health […]

To Clients, Service Users and Visitors of Sherbourne Health, There will soon be construction taking place on site at Sherbourne Health. This is to welcome a new Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) program operated entirely by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto. This program will be located on the 5th and 6th floors of Sherbourne […]

As we navigate through this unprecedented time, our doors remain open in order to provide essential care to our communities. I want to express our deepest thanks and gratitude to Sherbourne’s staff and clinical team, including our physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, medical secretaries, counsellors, lab technicians, ARC staff, screeners, community engagement & safety workers, administration staff […]

Thanks for your interest in Sherbourne Health’s Transition-Related Surgery (TRS) supports. We are in the process of redeveloping our surgical support programs in order to make them more effective and inclusive, as well as reflective and responsive to the diverse needs of Toronto’s trans and non-binary communities. We know it is important for trans folks […]

Every four years, Sherbourne Health embarks on a national, peer-reviewed Accreditation process that assesses our processes against sector-specific standards for client safety, quality and organizational excellence. Our Accreditation survey took place from November 26 to 29, 2018, and we are proud to announce that we have been awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada with a […]

Our Position Sherbourne Health believes that Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS) and Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS) are critical life-saving health services. Alongside related interventions like Naloxone distribution, counselling and harm reduction education, OPS and SCS are an integral component on a continuum of mental health and addictions support.  As part of an integrated health system these […]