As of October 2022:
Province-wide restrictions have lifted. Wearing masks in public indoor settings is not required by public health. Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Masks are encouraged, but not required when participating in any of our recreation programs here at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Proof of vaccination is also not required for participating in CNH recreation programs.
Programs and services
For details on our continuing programs and services, please read below. Please continue to visit this page or follow us on Facebook for updates.
For information on each program or service, click on the title or ∨ symbol.
| Child care Our childcare programs have fully reopened. |
| RISE Community Health Centre appointments Medical masks are still required in health care settings, please wear a medical mask at RISE CHC. Our front desk staff will offer you a medical mask if you do not have one. If you are booked for an in-person appointment, we encourage you to: – Self-monitor for any communicable diseases (i.e. COVID-19 symptoms) – Notify RISE CHC of any changes in your health prior to coming into the health centre. – If possible and appropriate, change your appointment to a virtual/phone instead of in-person if you have active signs and symptoms of a communicable disease (such as COVID-19) We will continue to offer phone and/or video appointments as needed or requested. Click here for more info |
| Recreation Recreation programs are now available at CNH. For a list of available programs, visit: cnh.bc.ca/programs. All programs will have specific guidelines and protocols set in place to ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers, and the neighbourhood house as a whole. Guidelines for each program can be found at the front desk upon registration and from instructors. COMMITMENT TO THE PUBLIC Disinfecting high-touch surfaces Before, during, and after every class, we will disinfect all door handles, light switches, bathrooms, front desk, program equipments and rooms with Health Canada-approved disinfectants. Protective equipment and physical distancing We have installed a glass barrier at the front desk to ensure the safety of all participants and staff members. All recreation programs will have capacity limits in place to ensure physical distancing. For more information about our programs and safety concerns please contact our recreation managers: Carmen Correal (Main House): 604-435-0323 ext. 257 Amir Sabbaghan (Annex): 604-428-9142 ext. 104 |
| Seniors services Seniors programs and services have been fully reinstated to pre-COVID levels. Wearing a mask in our programs is recommended, but not mandatory. We look forward to gathering and welcoming you back in person. Some online programming and outreach services are being continued to serve housebound seniors. |
| Settlement services Settlement staff are able to help you in person and remotely. Please click here for contact information. While we are doing our best to be responsive, we do ask for your patience and thank you for your continued support as we continue adjusting to this hybrid model. |
| Youth services Our Youth Programs have fully reopened. In addition to scheduled programming, Youth Services staff are available to connect with, support and provide referrals for children and youth who need additional support. For information and support, connect with Sanjeev Karwal at skarwal@cnh.bc.ca or 604-412-3844. |
CNH Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
CNH will endeavour to do everything possible to lessen the risk staff, volunteers and participants face when they enter one of our facilities. CNH will also offer advice and training so that everybody understands what they can do for themselves to stay healthy.
This Communicable Disease Prevention Plan will guide CNH in implementing health and safety measures so that staff can work safely. It will assist CNH in setting policies and procedures to ensure staff feel safe working during and after the pandemic.
To access our Communicable Disease Prevention Plan, please click here.
Health concerns
For anybody who may be feeling sick and are concerned they may be infected by the Coronavirus, please call your primary healthcare provider, 8-1-1 or the COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-784-4397.
For further information, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control or the Government of Canada.
Prevent the spread of COVID-19
We urge everyone to take precautions and do their best to reduce the risk of spreading illness, such as:
– Physical distancing. Avoid non-essential travel outside your home, and large gatherings. When you are outside of your home, minimize your contact with others through physical distancing by keeping 2 meters apart.
– Washing hands often with soap or use of alcohol-based sanitizer
– Cough and sneeze into your arm
– Avoid touching your face
– Cleaning frequently used spaces, surfaces and objects (kitchens, common areas, dining areas, desks, shared sleeping spaces, doorknobs, and faucets)
– Stay home when sick
We hope that with all of us working together, we will maintain our community’s health.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control.
