Record #:
CWD2501
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
08 Sep 2020
Description
| Description (Service) | 2020 Flu Shot Clinics Regional clinics will be opening to all residents with a valid health card at the following locations:
Refer to separate record for more details COVID-19 Response During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgian Bay Family Health Team continues to provide the majority of its services virtually. Contact your family doctor or nurse practitioner to access a referral to any of the programs. Single Session counselling is open to everyone - call 705-444-5885 to self refer Call seven days a week, 9 am-8 pm to book next appointment Regular Service: The Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) is a regional, primary health care team set up to provide collaborative health care to the Georgian Bay population. The team consists of Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Registered Nurses; Occupational Therapists; a Health Promoter; Registered Dietitians; Mental Health Counsellors. Area residents have access to GBFHT's services by getting a referral from their GBFHT Family Physician (only patients of affiliated physicians may be referred). Family physician referral also required for most clinics. GBFHT is the regional Diabetes Education Centre (DEC). All patients with diabetes regardless of who their family doctor is may be seen at the DEC. Services include: Counselling: Individual and marital counselling available, including child and youth mental health counsellors for short-term mental healthcare. Patients 16 years and under can be helped with anxiety, depression, anger, acting out, conflicts with parents/siblings, addictions, as well as problems with school and socialization. Offers one-on-one or family sessions. Single session counselling available without appointment on first come, first served basis. Clinics:
The family health team assists seniors with preventing falls or recovering from falls by providing:
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Service Details
| Public Comments | Physicians within the GBFHT service area may be accepting new patients at their respective practices. See main page of website for contact office details. |
| Hours | Mon 8 am-6 pm, Tue 8 am-5 pm, Wed 8 am-7 pm, Thu 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm Same Day Single Counselling: Wed 9 am-12 noon, 2 pm-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach |
| Eligibility | Some programs or services require referral by GBFHT family doctors, call for more details Residency Requirements: The Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) covers a 35 Km area around the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) |
| Application | Appointment required. Physician referral is required for some programs or clinics. Walk in for single session same day counselling. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; Services are covered by OHIP. |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Collingwood |
| Address & Map | The Collingwood Medical Centre; 186 Erie St Ste 100 Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 4T3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-444-5885 |
| Fax | 705-444-1393 |
| info@gbfht.ca | |
| Website | gbfht.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBFHT Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBFHTeam |
| Primary Contact | Shannon Jones, Executive Assistant |
| Mailing Address | The Collingwood Medical Centre; 186 Erie St Ste 100 Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 4T3 |