Programs & Services
Program Guide
FALL 2010
All programs take place at Somerset West Community Health Centre, 55 Eccles Street, unless otherwise indicated. For more information, please call the contact person at 238-8210 unless otherwise noted.
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| Community | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
| Board of Directors Meetings | 4th Wednesday of the month | Volunteers in the community. The community is welcome to observe. | Karen Larsen x2323 |
| Community Kitchen | Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 11:30 am | Isolated adults | Tania x 2320 |
| Community Voice Mail Box (Contact Ottawa) | Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm | Those wishing to use a voice mail box | Roman x 2240 |
Gay Zone Programs and services |
Thursdays 5-8 pm Centretown CHC, 420 Cooper St. For more info contact info@gayzonegaie.ca |
Community | 613.563.2437 |
Home Support Services In-home support around organizing, budgeting, parenting, meal planning, etc. |
Ongoing service for people on OW, ODSP or low income | Singles, single parents and families, seniors on a fixed income | Kimberly x 2506 |
Home Helpers Light housekeeping, in-home respite child care assistance |
Ongoing service for people on OW, ODSP or low income | Singles, single parents , families, seniors | Kimberly x 2506 |
| HIV Prevention Health for African and Caribbean Communities Education, outreach, support and capacity building to increase HIV awareness in the community | Ongoing. Please call for more information. | African and Caribbean community | Irene x 2291 |
| Safe Inhalation Program and IDU Street Outreach Offering harm reduction services throughout the Ottawa region | Ongoing. Please call Harm Reduction Room for more information 613.238.8210 x 2981. | Harm reduction program | Van 613-761-0003 |
Anonymous HIV Testing Program |
Daily through the walk-in Clinic or through HIV Testing outreach. Rapid results now available. | For anyone (14+) who is at risk or believes they may have contacted HIV | Pascale x 2260 |
| Walk-in Clinic | Mondays: 10:00 - 4:00 pm Tues - Thurs: 10:00 - 7:00 pm Fridays: 10:00 - 4:00 pm |
Services available to community residents on a first-come first-serve basis | Medical Secretary: 613.238.1220 |
| Good Food Box | Once per month Registration required |
Community residents | Anne-Marie x 2378 |
| Hintonburg Adult Drop-in | Thursdays 3 - 6 pm | Community residents | Todd x 2332 |
Physical Fitness Evaluation Single session evaluation of complete assessment of lifestyle, body compostion, aerobic fitness, back fitness, muscle strength and flexibility for individuals 15 - 69 years old |
Call for more information | Clients of the Centre | Patrick x 2241 |
| Social Services Walk-in | 1:00 to 4:00 daily | Those in need of help in times of crisis, information, referral, advocacy. Services on a first-come first-serve basis. | Roman x 2240 |
| Families | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
Clothing Cupboard children's clothing donations |
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. 9 - 3 pm 755 Somerset St W. |
Parents looking for children's clothing donations (replenished weekly) | Liz x 2989 |
| First Steps - Prenatal Nutrition Support | Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Expectant mothers. Childcare provided | Bonnie x 2352 |
| Well Baby/Breastfeeding Support Drop-in Weekly education/support to parents |
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3 pm | Families and new parents with children 0-2 years | Diana x 2376 |
Collective Cooking group meal planning & cooking, take-home prepared meals for your freezer (registration required) |
Monthly - call for specific information about dates and times | Adults - welcoming new participants | Kimberly x 2506 |
First Words Screening Clinic (free drop-in clinic - no appointment required) |
Tuesday June 1 4:15-7:15 pm 755 Somerset St |
Families with children from birth until eligible to attend Senior Kindergarten | Ottawa Public Health 613.580.6744 |
| For Baby's Sake | Last Wednesday of every month 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Families with 0-2 year olds. Dietitian, Lactation Consultant, Nurse Practitioner and Parent Educator present | Diana x 2376 |
| Healthy Babies Healthy Children | Ongoing, by referral | Home visiting support for parents of children 0 - 6 years | Ottawa Public Health 613.580.6744 |
| Healthy Eating for Toddlers | Call for details |
Parents/caregivers of toddlers. Childcare available | Bonnie x 2352 Liz x 2989 |
Kids Corner Playgroup |
Wednesday and Friday 9:00 - 11:30 noon 755 Somerset St. W |
Parents/caregivers with children 0-5 years | Liz x 2989 |
| Laroche Park Playgroup | Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 am Laroche Park Field House 7 Stonehurst Ave |
Parents/caregivers with children ages 0-5 years | Liz x 2989 |
Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School 755 Somerset St. W |
Monday through Friday 8:45 to 11:00 am; 12:30 to 2:45 p.m |
Fully subsidized spaces for children 18 months to 5 years. Transportation provided. | Cori 613.235.7561 |
Queensway Preschool 429 Parkdale Ave. Ottawa ON K1Y 1H3
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Monday through Friday | Fully subsidized headstart Nursery School for children 18 months to 5 years. Transportation provided for those children in our catchment area. | Office 613.728.8053 Classroom 613.728.8055 |
| Parent-Child Mother Goose (registration required) | Fridays 1 - 2:30 p.m. McNabb Recreation Centre 180 Percy St |
Chinese speaking parents/caregivers with children 0-3 years | Susan x 2507 |
Parenting Support Services include referrals, home visits, information and resources |
Call for an appointment | For parents/caregivers with children ages 0-6 years | Liz x 2989 |
| Prenatal Breastfeeding Support | First Thursday of the month from 1- 3 pm | Expectant mothers interested in breastfeeding support. Partners and grandparents welcome. | Health Services 613.238.1220 |
| Health | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
Asthma Education AssessmentEvaluation and education on asthma management |
Call for more information | Clients of the Centre | Laurie x 2379 |
Breathing Easier For anyone with chronic lung disease |
Tues and Thurs 1 - 3 pm | Clients | Laurie x 2379 |
| Breastfeeding Support/ Well Baby Clinic | Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Families with 0-2 year olds. | Diana x 2376 |
Living Well With a Chronic Condition A self-management series for those living with on-going health concerns |
Ongoing dates and locations | Clients of the Centre | Krystal x 2248 |
| Physio | Fridays from 9 - 5 pm | Clients referred by Ottawa Hospital physician with referral sent to Riverside Rehab | x 2364 |
| Smoking Cessation | Call for more information | Clients of the Centre | Debbie x 1220 |
| Vietnamese Wellness Information Sessions | Last Monday of the month 11:30 - 2:30 pm | Vietnamese-speaking residents | Huy x 2348 |
| Multicultural | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
| Chinese Parenting Group (registration required) | Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Mandarin speaking parents of children 0-5 years (child care available) | Susan x 2507 |
| Chinese Playgroup |
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 am McNabb Recreation Centre 180 Percy St |
Chinese-speaking parents / caregivers of children 0-6 years | Susan x 2507 |
Chinese Prenatal Class (registration required) |
Call for information |
Expectant parents | May x 2345 |
| Chinese Well Baby Clinic | 2nd Wednesday of the month 5:30 - 7:30 pm | New parents and families with babies under 1 year old | May x 2345 |
| Marital Enrichment | Call for information | Mandarin-speaking couples who have been living in marital life for 5-15 years | Peter x 2342 |
| Mandarin Nobody's Perfect (registration required) | Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 am | Mandarin-speaking parentsof children 0-5 years.. Childcare provided. | Susan x2507 |
Chinese Mother Goose (registration required) |
Fridays 10:00 - 11:30 am McNabb CC, 180 Percy St. |
Chinese speaking parents and caregivers with their children ages 0-5 | Susan x 2507 |
| Healthy Lifestyles in Chinese | 1st Wednesday of the month 10 - 11:30 am | Chinese-speaking adults | Peter x 2342 |
| Healthy Eating for Toddlers (registration required) | Call for more information | Chinese speaking parents | May x 2345 |
| Making Baby Food (registration required) | Call for more information | Chinese speaking parents | May x 2345 |
| Making Baby Food (registration required) | Call for more information | Vietnamese speaking parents | Jackie x 2266 |
Off to a Healthy Start parenting group (registration required) |
Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 am | Mandarin speaking parents of children ages 0-5 (childcare available) |
Susan x 2507 |
| Parenting in the Canadian Context | Call for more information | Mandarin-speaking parents with children 6-12 yrs | Peter x 2342 |
| Chinese Playgroup | Wed 9:30 - 11:30 am Friday 1 - 3 pm McNabb Recreation Centre 180 Percy Street |
Chinese speaking parents and caregivers with their children 0 - 6 years | Susan x 2507 |
| Vietnamese Information Sessions | Call for more information | Vietnamese-speaking residents | Jackie x 2366 / Karen x 2371 |
| Multicultural Seniors | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
Chinese Seniors Exercies Program A variety of different exercise and social activities |
Mandarin group Wed 10:30 - 11:30 am; Cantonese group Mon 10:30 - 11:30 am at Yet Keen Seniors Centre, 211 Bronson Ave | Mandarin and Cantonese speaking seniors | Emma x 2318 |
| Vietnamese Shopping Group | Every 2nd Friday | Residents of 30 Van Lang Private | Huy x2348 |
Yet Keen Seniors' Day Centre 219 Bronson Ave |
Monday to Friday 9:30 amto 3:30 pm |
Chinese speaking seniors aged 60 and over who can function independently in a social environment . |
613.232.6695 |
| Seniors | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
| Blood Pressure and Blood Screening for Seniors 50+ | Call for times and locations | English, French, Chinese and Vietnamese residents | Ginette x 2351; Tam x 2348; Emma x 2318 |
Chair Fitness Most of the exercises are done in a sitting position |
Call for more information | Seniors who have lower fitness level or no exercise experience | Patrick x 2241 |
Ottawa Seniors' Action Network Those concerned with matters of interest to people 55 + |
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Call for more information |
Senior clients 55 + | Emilie x 2250 |
| Outreach to Isolated Seniors Provides health assessments, counsellng, advocacy, and community information to frail and/or isolated seniors |
Ongoing | Senior clients | Ginette x2351 |
Seniors' Cooking Group and Health Education |
Every 2nd Friday of the month Call for more information |
Senior clients | Ginette x 2351; Krystal x 2248 |
| Seniors' 60+ Shopping Group | Monday mornings | Pick ups 100 Empress and 280 Rochester St. Call to reserve. | Ginette x2351 |
| Seniors' Swimming | Wednesday mornings all year | Senior clients | Patrick x 2241 |
| Women | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
| There are no programs offered for women only at this time. | |||
| Youth | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
Programme Apres L'Ecole |
Monday to Friday 2:30 - 5:30 pm Ste-Francois d'Assise 35 Melrose Ave |
Ages 6-12 | Meghan x 2508 |
Green Goddesses An outdoor adventure program for girls and young women (registration required) |
Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm (and some weekend activities) |
Girls and young women 12-16 years | Misty 613.241.3428 |
Parkour: Urban X-Country Running Combine the intensity of x-country runnning, the acrobatics and finesse of gymnastics |
Outdoors | Ages 13-19 | Patrick x 2241 |
Rochester Heights Guys Youth Drop-In |
Mondays 5:30-7:30 pm Rochester Heights Community House 299 Rochester Street |
Ages 13-18 | Jennifer 613.297.0214 |
| Rochester Heights Homework Club | Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm Rochester Heights 299 Rochester St |
Ages 13-18 | Fauza 613.237.6529 |
Rochester Heights Kids in the Kitchen (registration required) |
Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 pm Rochester Heights 299 Rochester St |
Ages 6-12 | Fauza 613.237.6529 |
| Rogers Homework Club | Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15 - 5:45 pm Laroche Park Field House 7 Stonehurst Ave |
Ages 6-12 | Meghan x 2508 |
| Hintonburg Youth Drop-in | Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm Hintonburg CC 1064 Wellington Ave |
Ages 13-18 | Jennifer 613.297.0214 |
| Laroche Park Youth Drop-in | Thursdays 6:15 - 8:15 pm Laroche Park Field House 7 Stonehurst Ave |
Ages 13-18 | Meghan x 2508 |
