April 20, 2026
Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) Welcomes MP Michael Barrett for Site Visit Highlighting Community-Based Care
MERRICKVILLE, ON – Rideau Community Health Service’s Merrickville Site was pleased to welcome MP Michael Barrett for a site visit on April 20, offering an opportunity to highlight the vital role Community Health Centres (CHCs) play in delivering accessible, team-based care across the region.
Read more...MPP Clark thanks partners while announcing $2.1 million investment to bring the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029
BROCKVILLE — As part of its Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly funded family doctor or primary care team by 2029, the Ontario government is investing $2,129,300 this year to connect up to 4,845 people to primary care in Brockville, Mallorytown and surrounding communites.
Read more...In recognition of National Volunteer Week, we were pleased to host a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on Saturday, April 18 at our Merrickville location.
The event brought together many of the dedicated volunteers who play an essential role in supporting our programs and services. From helping to sustain our food cupboard program to contributing their time and energy across our organization, our volunteers are at the heart of the care and support we provide to the community.
The CPKC Holiday Train arrived back in Merrickville on Friday November 28th for its 27th year to support food insecurity in communities across the rail network.
The train rolled into Merrickville in all its glory at 4:45pm, to the approximately 5000 people waiting in anticipation!
This year’s festive stop brought in over 1,600 pounds of food and $2,700.00 in monetary donations, gratefully collected thanks to the generosity of all those who attended, and of course, CPKC’s very gracious cheque presentation again of $4,000.00.
Read more...We’ve put together an updated list of no-cost holiday meals available in our communities to ensure everyone can enjoy a warm meal this season.
Please feel free to share widely. If you know of other organizations offering free holiday meals, let us know in the comments so we can help spread the word.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!
Please see list of organizations offering free holiday meals this year below:
Read more...The CPKC Holiday Train is returning to Merrickville on Friday, November 28, 2025, to celebrate its 27th season of visiting communities across the CPKC network and helping those in need.
Thanks to the generous support of great communities like yours, the Holiday Train has raised over $26.1 million and over 5.45 million pounds of food since 1999 to help people struggling with food insecurity. With your help, we can continue to raise food, money and awareness for people facing hunger issues across North America.
Merrickville Ontario, October 2025 - Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is proud to announce Heritage Stables as the recipient of the 2025 Community Recognition Award. The award was presented on October 3, 2025, at Heritage Stables by Michele Bellows, RCHS CEO, and Sandra Shaw, Board Chair.
Read more...The health and wellbeing of our communities depend on strong partnerships and coordinated, accessible services. Across Ontario, Community Health Centres (CHCs) play a vital role in making this possible. Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS), with locations in Merrickville, Smiths Falls, Brockville, and Perth, is proud to be part of this province-wide network of CHCs.
Read more...Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is committed to providing quality care in a welcoming environment. To better serve our community, we will be making interior building improvements this summer.
Our Merrickville site is temporarily closed for renovations and will re-open on Monday, September 15th. If your appointment is affected, a member of our team will contact you directly to make alternate arrangements. If you require services, please call (613)-269-3400, as services will be offered at various locations.
Read more...You're Invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Serving Our Communities
Rideau Community Health Services warmly invites you to a special event in honour of our volunteers, community partners, and more than 50 years in the community.
Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read Street, Merrickville.
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