Burlington’s first CHC

$2.1 million provincial investment brings a Community Health Centre to Halton

Burlington has long been described as a "dry zone" for Community Health Centres. As of this week, that's changing.

The Ontario government announced a $2.1 million investment to establish Burlington's first Community Health Centre, operated by MH+A Alliance partner Support House. Located at 760 Brant Street, the centre is expected to begin accepting patients as early as next month, with full operations in place by the end of summer.

The funding — drawn from Ontario's $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan — will support a team of approximately 10 full-time staff, including two physicians, two registered nurses, social workers and peer support workers. Once fully operational, the centre will serve an estimated 4,500 people.

Community Health Centres are designed to meet people where they are. Rather than treating a single symptom or condition, they connect residents to a full team of health-care professionals — from addiction and counselling supports to nursing care and mental health services. Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre called it a "one-door-to-many-door approach" (Burlington Today, April 29, 2026).

For the MH+A Alliance, this announcement represents the kind of integrated, community-led care we've been working toward across Halton. Support House already operates a Mobile Health Team providing primary care to people who face barriers accessing traditional services — including those who are unhoused, newcomers without a health card and individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs. A permanent Community Health Centre deepens that work.

While other regions in Ontario have had access to Community Health Centres for years, Halton has been waiting. This investment closes a significant gap — and it signals that community health partners are trusted to deliver.