About

• Waterloo Region Office

  

Sanguen is a not-for-profit, community-based health care agency dedicated to advancing equitable, low-barrier care in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington. We meet people where they are, delivering innovative, harm reduction–focused services that prioritize dignity, trust, and connection.

Vision:

A future where everyone in our community is valued, empowered, and cared for in the way they need to thrive.

Mission:

Sanguen provides health and social care for people who face barriers to accessing traditional supports, including people who experience homelessness, use drugs, and are living with Hepatitis C.

WE SPECIALIZE IN:

At Sanguen we believe that people living in at-risk communities deserve compassionate support and accurate information to assist them to make informed choices about their lives. Visit our programs and services page for a complete list of offerings.

The History of Sanguen Health Centre

Sanguen was founded in response to a clear community need. Through his work at Grand River Hospital, infectious disease physician Dr. Chris Steingart recognized that many people living with Hepatitis C in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington could benefit from accessible medical care and wrap-around support. Together with his wife, Michelle, he established Sanguen—an organization that has since become a vital resource for people in at-risk communities.

Today, Sanguen continues to provide Hepatitis C testing, treatment, education, outreach, and ongoing support across both regions. Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social support workers, outreach staff, and peers with lived and living experience. We are proud to partner with community agencies and organizations to better support individuals living with, or at risk of, Hepatitis C, as well as those experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges.

Our Team

At Sanguen, we prioritize client and patient-centered care in all aspects of our work. We believe in offering care, connection, and compassion to everyone in our community as a fundamental human right.

Our diverse team at Sanguen comprises professionals with a range of expertise, including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, outreach workers, nurses, and administrative staff. Each member, many with their own lived experiences, contributes uniquely to our mission. In our eyes, they’re all rock stars.

Our Board of Directors

Sanguen’s Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds. Our board provides strategic guidance, oversight, and support, ensuring that Sanguen continues to serve our community with excellence and integrity.

Careers

Working at Sanguen Health Centre means being part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, harm reduction–focused care to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Through innovative outreach programs—such as the Mobile Health Clinic and Community Outreach Van—staff are on the front lines, delivering essential healthcare, education, and support to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and social isolation.

We also place a high value on hiring folks with lived and living experience as we feel you are the true experts in the work that we do.

Sanguen is a place where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for both clients and staff.

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