Refugee Health Integrated Care Team (RH ICT)
Find our referral form here: RH ICT Referral Form
See our video on what the RH ICT can do for you! Click here.
What is ICT?
The Refugee Health Integrated Care Team is a collaborative team designed to provide support and resources to Primary Care Provider’s that accept newcomer refugee patients into their practice to help make the transition of care smoother.
who we are
A collaboration of organizations including The Centre for Family Medicine, Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo, Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health, Home and Community Care Support Services, Reception House, and YMCA Settlement Services.
goals of Refugee health ICT
- Promote collaboration between care providers
- Contribute to a successful interdisciplinary care team
- Accommodate the diverse health, social, and cultural needs of newcomers
- Encourage and support primary care practices to accept more newcomers
available resources through ict
- Interpretation
- Virtual, on demand
- In person, pre-booked (through KW Multicultural)
- Counselling services- Camino (formerly Carizon)
- Refugee Care Coordinator (Home and Community Care Support Services)
- ICT Coordinators- Support patients and providers in whatever way they need
- Case manager supports- Reception House
- Outreach supports- YMCA
how can we help you?
- We will help you support these patients by providing you with access to our resources
- Help US help YOU to take on newcomer refugees and provide them with long-term primary care. Contact us with any questions at 519-498-8295 or fax 519-578-2109!
funding extended to March 2025
Refugee Health ICT funding has been extended until March 2025 through KW4 OHT!
