Halton agency launches mobile health van to serve vulnerable, unhoused people

Support House in Oakville has launched a mobile health van to improve access to healthcare for the unhoused and vulnerable populations across Halton Region. This initiative is important because it brings essential services directly to people facing barriers such as lack of health cards, mental health issues, and housing instability. By meeting individuals where they are—at encampments, shelters, and other sites—the program helps remove obstacles to timely care, supporting both physical and mental health needs in a community with high shelter demand. This approach not only improves health outcomes but also promotes dignity and inclusion for those often overlooked by traditional systems.

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Halton agency launches mobile health van

Posted on InsideHalton.com

By Roland Cilliers

Thursday June 19, 2025

The Mobile Health Team poses in front of their van, ready to provide medical treatment, mental health care, and support for substance use with no health card required.