Midhurst/November 3, 2026 –The County of Simcoe and its partners are hosting an open house for the community at the County’s Social and Community Services Health Care Clinic in Orillia. The Clinic has relocated to the lower level of 250 West Street North, Orillia, and provides a larger, more accessible space to better support residents experiencing acute healthcare needs and other complex social and health challenges.
| EVENT: | Social and Community Services Health Care Clinic open house |
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| Date | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Time | 2 – 4:30 p.m. |
| Location | 250 West Street North – lower level Orillia, ON |
| RSVP | Media are asked to reply to communications@simcoe.ca to confirm attendance. |
The expanded clinic has grown from one clinic room to two, increasing capacity for low-barrier healthcare services delivered in partnership with the Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (HNPLC). Co-located with the County’s Social and Community Services office, the space connects residents with healthcare, housing, income support, some HART Hub/Simcoe County supports, homelessness prevention, and other community services in one location. The enhanced facility supports the HNPLC Children’s Clinic three days per week and provide space for an additional HNPLC Nurse Practitioner, helping connect up to 500 more Couchiching-area residents to primary care services.
Residents, community partners and stakeholders are invited to an Open House on November 9, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the new clinic location. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the expanded space, learn about available services, and hear about the clinic’s vision for supporting a healthier community.
About the County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.