The Cool Aid Community Health Centre is an inner-city, interdisciplinary primary health care centre serving more than 6000 clients living with chronic mental health comorbidities, substance use and those who are experiencing homelessness.
On-site testing
Point-of-care HCV antibody testing
Point-of-care HCV RNA testing
Dried blood spot testing
Telehealth
Clinician reminders to prompt HCV testing (electronic)
Pre-test counselling and education
Peer support
Patient navigation
Financial incentives
Coordinated mental health, substance misuse, and hepatitis treatment services
Electronic medical record audit