RPCHC PhotoVoice

RPCHC PhotoVoice This group is for all registered Regent Park Community Health Centre's PhotoVoice project participants to ask questions and discuss the process!

Community COVID Testing- Wednesday March 3,10,17,24 and 31st from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, testing available at Fred Victor - 40 ...
03/01/2021

Community COVID Testing- Wednesday March 3,10,17,24 and 31st from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, testing available at Fred Victor - 40 Oak St. If you have symptoms or are concerned you may had contact with someone who has had COVID, come get tested.

"Take care everyone: Everything closed with covid 19. We were left to take care of ourselves. No where to go inside . ...
02/14/2021

"Take care everyone: Everything closed with covid 19. We were left to take care of ourselves. No where to go inside . For us homeless people this really impacted us. This sign and signs are everywhere “take care everyone”. Photovoice participant

"Saw this sign and loved it. Filmore‘s is an iconic strip club on Dundas st. It closed because of the provincial order...
02/14/2021

"Saw this sign and loved it. Filmore‘s is an iconic strip club on Dundas st. It closed because of the provincial order. The sign says it all.The stripclub is closed until further notice. Dam* you Covid 19!!" Photovoice participant

"Homeless encampments: Covid 19 caused us to move outside. It’s safer to be outside than in crowded shelters. This is ...
01/27/2021

"Homeless encampments: Covid 19 caused us to move outside. It’s safer to be outside than in crowded shelters. This is one of the homeless encampment by peers live in"-PhotoVoice Participant

"Recycle beer cans: This is how many of us earn money. Covid affected our ability to return the collected beer cans. W...
01/27/2021

"Recycle beer cans: This is how many of us earn money. Covid affected our ability to return the collected beer cans. We had to find places to store them and keep them safe until we could return them. Not having this income affected by ability to survive during Covid"-PhotoVoice Participant.

"United We Stand" I took this picture as I immediately noticed it in the heart of Chinatown, and I thought how quickly c...
01/27/2021

"United We Stand" I took this picture as I immediately noticed it in the heart of Chinatown, and I thought how quickly community in the places you least expect will react. It shows that in times of crisis that we are really united on so many levels"-PhotoVoice Participant

"No People Allowed" 2020-As I took this picture, I remember how surreal it was as there was practically no traffic and n...
01/22/2021

"No People Allowed" 2020-As I took this picture, I remember how surreal it was as there was practically no traffic and no people. I wondered "where was everybody?" It was midday and the streets were strangely void and bussing activity and throngs of people. But just on this day-PhotoVoice Participant.

"Where Have all the People Gone?"As I took this picture, I was amazed at how unprecedented this all was. It amazed me i...
01/22/2021

"Where Have all the People Gone?"As I took this picture, I was amazed at how unprecedented this all was. It amazed me in this instance how multi-media images like this crop up whether it be graffiti, panting's such as this and or posters, it send a powerful message. Even though we may not think it affects us one thing is certain; we will not anytime forget what was otherwise referred to as the "year of COVID19. For this year 2020.-PhotoVoice Participant

"Empty benches, they once shared our laughter and human connection with each other. Disconnecting me from the human touc...
01/21/2021

"Empty benches, they once shared our laughter and human connection with each other. Disconnecting me from the human touch of love and hope"- PhotoVoice Participant. Due to public health measures, such as the stay at home order and the need to social distance, many participants feel isolated and lonely. Research shows that isolation can increase stress and anxiety related symptoms.

“Covid has made me feel more isolated. Programs and places I normally go to are not running. I understand that we need...
11/12/2020

“Covid has made me feel more isolated. Programs and places I normally go to are not running. I understand that we need to stay 2 meter apart and main social distancing but this has made me fell more alone and isolated. Rpchc Photovoice participant.
As restrictions on social service programs continue across the country to limit the spread of COVID19, research is also showing how the impact of social distancing is affecting people mental health and well being. Photo Voice Team

"Due to this pandemic, I have to wear a mask and gloves whenever I go outside, even if I want to ride my bike within the...
09/25/2020

"Due to this pandemic, I have to wear a mask and gloves whenever I go outside, even if I want to ride my bike within the community."

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Keeping active is so important for health, but how we do that safely during these looks so different.

Think about the changes you have had to make to stay active during this time...

- Photovoice Team

"Too much package[d] food or can[ned] foods because fresh vegetables and fruits are expensive. Also, can't go for grocer...
09/21/2020

"Too much package[d] food or can[ned] foods because fresh vegetables and fruits are expensive. Also, can't go for grocery again and again due to COVID-19."

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Unfortunately, we heard that healthy foods became more and more inaccessible to many because of the Pandemic. 😔 - Team Photovoice

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