All Health Programs
SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Filter programs by language and service area below.
Seniors' Wellness Clinic
Health clinic services for our Chinese-speaking senior's community.
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For Who:
Active
All Chinese-speaking elders over 60 years old are welcome to participate. No appointment is required.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves placing needles into specific points on the body to reduce pain.
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For Who:
Active
Everyone
Anonymous HIV Testing
Anonymous HIV Testing appointments from Monday to Friday at our main branch at 55 Eccles.
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For Who:
Active
Anyone aged 14+ who is at risk of contracting, or believes they may have contracted, HIV
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding support is available from our lactation consultant.
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For Who:
Active
Parents that are breastfeeding
Buns in the Oven
Join our online session for fun activities, yummy snacks, and pregnancy tips and tricks.
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For Who:
Virtual
Expectant moms
COPD + Chronic Disease Fitness Class
Get moving in a safe, appropriate, and easily accessible environment!
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For Who:
Virtual
For people with COPD or any other chronic disease
Chinese Pregnancy Circle
This six-week program is for expecting parents who speak Mandarin.
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For Who:
Inactive
Expectant Parents
Complex Respiratory Care Program
The Complex Respiratory Care Program is a community based respiratory therapy outreach program.
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For Who:
Active
Please see above
Craving Change
Craving Change is a four week workshop that helps people change their eating habits.
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For Who:
Inactive
Everyone
Dental Screening
A dental hygienist from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) offering free services by appointment.
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For Who:
Inactive
Everyone
Drug Overdose Prevention and Education Response Team
We provide resources, peer support, overdose response and more.
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For Who:
Active
Everyone at risk of overdose
Feeding Your Baby Workshop
Learn everything you need to know about feeding your baby from 3 to 12 months.
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For Who:
Active
New Parents with children 6-12 months
Foot Care and Chiropody
Our footcare team offers foot and nail care, orthotics and education about proper foot care.
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For Who:
Active
Everyone
Lung Health
Somerset West Community Health Centre offers a range of services for those with chronic lung disease.
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For Who:
Active
People with COPD
Mental Health and Counselling Supports
Counseling for individuals available by appointment or through walk-in services
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For Who:
Active
Anyone age 18+
Multicultural Health Navigator Program
We help refugees and immigrants navigate the Canadian health system.
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For Who:
Active
Newcomers
Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation (Gear, Van and Outreach)
Needle Exchange + Safer Inhalation (NESI) offers harm reduction services for people who use drugs in a non-judgmental environment.
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For Who:
Modified
Obstetrical Care
Expecting a baby? Our physicians, physician assistant and nurse practitioners offer friendly, personal care to women with low-risk pregnancies who will deliver at the Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.
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For Who:
Active
Women that are pregnant
Ottawa Community Lung Health Program
Providing an evidence-based approach that improves the health and quality of life of people living with COPD.
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For Who:
Active
People wtih COPD
Ottawa Language Access
Are you a health care provider who wants to learn about how you can access interpretation services in Ottawa?
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For Who:
Active
Health Care Providers
Ottawa Newcomer Clinic
The Ottawa Newcomer Clinic (ONC) is a medical clinic that provides temporary primary care to Government Assisted Refugees, privately sponsored refugees, and refugee claimants.
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For Who:
Active
Newcomers
Picky Eating Workshop
Learn strategies for developing healthy & happy eaters.
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For Who:
Virtual
Parents of children ages 1 - 12
Prenatal Breastfeeding Support
Our prenatal breastfeeding session offers pregnant women and their partner's education about breastfeeding and information on how to prepare to breastfeed.
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For Who:
Active
Women that are pregnant and their partners
Prenatal Care
We accept referrals from family physicians and nurse practitioners for prenatal care.
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For Who:
Active
Pregnant women
Primary Care Asthma Program
Learn how to identify symptoms, manage medications, and master breathing and medical device techniques.
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For Who:
Active
Existing Somerset West Community Health Centre clients only
Primary Care Outreach
Our Primary Care Outreach team comprises a nurse and community health workers.
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For Who:
Active
Seniors 65 years and older
Primary Care Services
Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services at our Eccles and Rosemount locations.
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For Who:
Active
Existing clients of the centre
Primary Care Walk-In Clinics
Somerset West Community Health Centre's Walk-in clinic offers same-day in person and virtual appointments.
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For Who:
Active
Open to the Centre's rostered clients, those without an Ontario Health Card and/or permanent address, and orphaned clients without a primary care provider who live in our service area.
Programme Parascolaire
Physical activity, homework help, and health and wellness for kids in grade school!
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For Who:
Active
Children ages 6-12
Rooming House Outreach
A nurse practitioner and a community health worker are out in the community every Tuesday.
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For Who:
Active
People living in rooming houses
Smoking Cessation
Up to 26 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy coupled with individual smoking cessation counseling.
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For Who:
Active
People that smoke
Social Services Walk-In
Our counsellors offer practical assistance, crisis support, and information and referrals (in English) Monday to Friday on a call in or drop-in basis.
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For Who:
Active
Supervised Consumption and Treatment Service
The Consumption and Treatment service (CTS) is a health service that provides a safe and hygienic environment where people bringing pre-obtained drugs can pop, snort or inject drugs under the supervision of medical staff.
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For Who:
Active
Tai Chi and Qigong
This exercise class is for people living with chronic conditions.
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For Who:
Inactive
This exercise class is for people living with chronic conditions.
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic
Counselling for individuals, couples, and families in English and Mandarin.
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For Who:
Active
Individuals, couples, and families
Well Baby Drop-In
Our lactation consultant, dietitian and early childhood educator is here to support you!
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For Who:
Active
Parents and babies less than 12 months
What to Expect at SWCHC When You're Expecting!
The Somerset West Community Health Centre pregnancy team is privileged that you have chosen us to be part of this most exciting time for you and your family.
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For Who:
Pregnant women and families