We have been working with Ottawa Public Health to increase awareness about free and culturally affirming mental health resources available to the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) community of Ottawa. Check out the ACB Mental health and substance use resource below. You can download a PDF copy in English or French here.

Appointments are available for registered clients of our Primary Health Care team who are needing a follow-up or prescription renewal. A health card is required to book online. These appointments are limited. Click on your provider's name to book your appointment. Dr. Cuong Ngo-Minh Dr. Flavia Sendi-Mukasa Dr. Jessica MacLean Dr. Laura Muldoon Dr. Michelle McBride Dr. Rachel Li Amanda Welch NP Emma Peng NP Margaret Mansell NP Same-day Access Clinic: Eccles Same-day Access Cl

About Us Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health centre in Ottawa, providing comprehensive primary care and community services to individuals and families, with a strong focus on health equity and culturally responsive care. Its mission is to support people and communities to enjoy the best possible health and well-being. This is done by providiCall for Nominationng primary health care and social services, and promoting acces

December 15, 2023 (Ottawa) — A person in a mental health or substance use crisis needs the right response, at the right time, from the right people, with follow up support. Ottawa has long had responses for fire, medical and crime emergencies. Launching during summer 2024, Ottawa will soon have a response for mental health and substance use situations, called a safer alternate response. Centretown Community Health Centre and Somerset West Community Health Centre are pleased t

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIRPERSON Dear Friends and Supporters, With immense pleasure and gratitude, we welcome you to our 2022-2023 Annual Report. As we reflect on the past year, it becomes evident that together, we continue to navigate through unprecedented challenges to achieve remarkable efforts in supporting and serving members of our community. Our journey is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our team, the invaluable contributions of our

L’Équipe santé Enfants avant tout lance une campagne de vaccination dans le but de mettre à jour les vaccins de routine des enfants et...

Kids Come First pilots vaccination campaign to help kids and youth in eastern Ontario catch up on routine immunizations. June 6, 2023 –...

From April 16 - 22, we celebrate the power of volunteering and its ability to weave us together. This year's theme is "Volunteering Weaves Us Together," and we couldn't agree more. To all of our incredible SWCHC volunteers, thank you for your contributions of time, talent, perspective, voice, skill, and energy. In 2022, our 285 volunteers donated a total of 6,389 hours to support our programs and mission. Your kindness and generosity have helped to strengthen the fabric of ou

Please come by Ottawa City Hall to check out this photo exhibit, which profiles the need for rooming houses in Ottawa. Where: Ottawa City...

As part of our 50 year celebration, we are asking you to send us a short story about how a staff, program or service made an impact in...

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIRPERSON This year is the 50th anniversary of the founding of SWCHC. From humble...

Somerset West Community Health Centre and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University recently hosted an...

Please reach out to the supports available to you including practical assistance, crisis support, counseling, and information and...

As a member of the United For All coalition, Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) strongly condemns the racist, anti-Semitic,...

This resource has been developed in response to increasing needs in our community. SWCHC and partner organizations seek to be accessible...

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIRPERSON The year 20/21 proved to be a year of unprecedented challenges for SWCHC and the...

Our hearts are heavy as we continue to process the horrifying hate crime that took place June 6th, 2021, in London Ontario resulting in...

Did you know there are two companies that will provide affordable no-contract high-speed internet services in Ottawa to subsidized...

Our hearts go out to the grieving families and communities of the 215 children from theTk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation whose remains...