The Old Brewery Mission and TELUS Health for Good launch second mobile clinic to expand support on the streets of Montreal

The Old Brewery Mission and TELUS are proud to announce the launch of their second Health for Good™ mobile clinic, an initiative that marks an important step in expanding community services. The demand for support services on Montreal’s streets is at an all-time high: nearly 10,000 people are experiencing homelessness in Quebec, up 15 per cent in the last year and a half. This second Old Brewery Mission Mobile Health Clinic, powered by TELUS Health, reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to providing immediate and high quality care for people experiencing homelessness, many of whom are grappling with mental health and addiction challenges.

Since launching the first Old Brewery Mission Mobile Health Clinic, powered by TELUS Health, in April 2023, the mobile team has delivered an astounding 20,000 patient visits. Thanks to the second clinic, the team will be able to double the number of sites visited on a weekly basis, driving greater impact and providing even more individuals with  access to essential healthcare services, as well as administrative and housing support. 

The new, custom-built Old Brewery Mission Mobile Health Clinic, powered by TELUS Health, was designed by ékm Architecture and is equipped with TELUS Wi-Fi network connectivity and TELUS Health electronic medical record (EMR) solutions. 

The mobile clinic staff will provide services tailored to the needs of people experiencing homelessness, including healthcare, harm reduction and addiction services. In collaboration with the province’s health network and community organizations, the team will also offer services to help these individuals overcome various socioeconomic barriers, such as administrative, housing and legal support. 

This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous contribution of TELUS Health and relies on close collaboration with key partners such as the CIUSSS Centre-Sud, the STM, the SPVM, the CHUM and local outreach workers.

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