PCHS Hamilton was established in 2024 by our Founder Baldev Mutta and a group of dedicated and like-minded individuals to support the unique and growing health and wellness needs of the South Asian, Punjabi, and diverse underserved communities across Hamilton and Niagara Region.
We have dedicated ourselves to addressing a wide range of community needs, including addiction & mental health services, geriatric care, health promotion, domestic violence assistance, parenting support, newcomer settlement services, and specialized programs for women, children, and youth. PCHS has earned recognition for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering integrated, holistic care through its Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model (IHSDM). As an organization, PCHS is committed to being sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community, ensuring that our services are inclusive and supportive of all individuals.
PCHS Hamilton is a registered charitable organization that offers donor funded, confidential, professional and quality mental health services and programming to South Asians that are struggling with mental health, addictions, and family challenges.
What We Do
As a registered not-for-profit organization in Ontario, we are working to establish a sustainable support and service delivery model that will ensure the South Asian and diverse underserved communities receive timely, equitable, and culturally appropriate health and wellness care and support.
Our Mission
Supporting diverse communities in a culturally appropriate manner to receive equitable services.
Our Vision
Empowering diverse communities by enhancing awareness, building capacity, and bridging service delivery gaps.
Land Acknowledgment
In the spirit of respect and truth, PCHS acknowledges that the land on which we live and work today, is of the Haldimand Tract within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee people.
Meet the Team
Baldev Mutta
President
Baldev Mutta Founder and Ex-CEO, Punjabi Community Health Services, Peel Region, Ontario: Baldev founded Punjabi Community Health Services Ontario in July 1990 and was instrumental in making it an accredited, charitable, and culturally appropriate organization. The organization now provides services in the areas of addictions, mental health, geriatrics, settlement, and a variety of other social programs and services to the South Asian community. Baldev has developed an Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model which encompasses the way services are to be provided to the community.
Karoline Nunes
Treasurer
Passionate about advancing social impact, I help non-profits make the most of their resources to deliver meaningful outcomes. I have hands-on experience with donor stewardship, grant management and program funding, ensuring that financial practices support the organization’s mission. I enjoy building trust with stakeholders, working closely with teams and creating sustainable practices that help organizations grow and make a real difference in the communities they serve.
Harpreet Kaur
Secretary
With over 15 years of experience in social services, Harpreet Kaur has worked extensively in direct counseling, program development, and staff mentorship. She is dedicated to fostering compassionate, culturally responsive care for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges at PCHS Hamilton.
Harpreet currently volunteers as a parenting coach at Guru Nanak Darbar, where she leads monthly sessions to educate parents, youth, and the broader community within Canadian society. A recognized leader, she has hosted the InterGen TV program on PCHS Media and, during her tenure with the Halton District School Board Welcome Centre, played a pivotal role in developing strong youth settlement programs while advocating for both her team and clients.
Passionate about supporting the mental health needs of the South Asian community, Harpreet believes in gender equality, equity and social justice. Harpreet is deeply committed to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering environments for clients, families, and staff alike.