REACH Community Health Centre has been providing community-based health care for fifty years and strives to be more than just a doctor's or dentist's office. Its interdisciplinary team offers a variety of health and social services under one roof. Team-based care represents a collaborative approach to delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered healthcare, positively impacting the lives of community members.

Standing for Research, Education, and Action for Community Health, REACH Centre was developed in 1969 by pediatrician Dr. Roger Tonkin as a site for University of British Columbia medical residents to gain practical medical experience in the community. Over the years, the clinic has evolved beyond its educational roots into a full health center, with an increased focus on immigrants, reflecting the multicultural makeup of the community. REACH has always been located on Commercial Drive, and in 2017 it opened a new, expanded facility.

REACH is a registered charity governed by an elected Board of Directors and is a member of The Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) and the British Columbia Association of Community Health Centres (BCACHC). The board regularly undertakes community consultations and updates the strategic plan, strategic direction, and values statement.

The organization believes that all people, regardless of gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or other economic or developmental factors, should have access to an appropriate and wide range of integrated health and social services. It recognizes the economic and developmental factors that affect access to healthcare and is committed to reducing health inequities through its programs, services, and advocacy. REACH upholds the dignity and self-worth of all individuals, ensuring that clients' autonomy, voice, and right to informed consent are respected, while supporting all cultural perspectives on health and healing. The organization acknowledges that a person's health must be understood holistically, appreciating the interrelationship of physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects.