With initial outreach programs dating back to 1969, Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) has been serving its surrounding community for over 40 years. Since its earliest days as a small healthcare clinic operating out of “borrowed” facilities above a tavern, SWCHC has been dedicated to the health and well being of our community.
Today, the Centre’s mission has expanded its focus from primary care to include comprehensive cutting-edge community-based programs, programs that address people’s overall well-being – social, mental and physical – in the context of building healthy families and communities.
SWCHC has an excellent reputation for innovation and creativity regarding community programs and is a leader in terms of the range and depth of services available. SWCHC is highly successful in reaching populations of folks considered hardest to serve.
"SWCHC is a well-established organization, but is not just content with past successes. Those involved at all levels of the organization share a passion for their work and respect for each other. They continually reflect on past practice and work to improve what they do in the interests of SWCHC clients and community."
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Ontario Community
Health Centres: Every One Matters
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Today is International Day Against Homophobia
May 17, 2012
Let's celebrate the amazing diversity in our workplaces and embrace an open and welcoming City for all our citizens.
Ottawa Doctor's come together to send the Harper Government a strong message: Don't cut refugee health care!
May 10, 2012
"It's inconceivable and unethical that we would deprive some of the most vulnerable people coming into this country of basic health care" says Dr. Megan Williams of Somerset West CHC
On behalf of all the staff, Board of Directors and the community at large we would like to express our sincere thanks to all the wonderful, professional and compassionate NURSES and NURSE PRACTITIONERS at SWCHC and around the province of Ontario.
Let's help make sure that the new Presto Card is accessible for all who rely on public transportation. Click here for more information on community forum May 9th.
Report of the Toronto and Ottawa Supervised Consumption Assessment Study, 2012
May 1, 2012
The establishment of a supervised injection site in Ottawa is an important issue that deserves an open community discussion. Somerset West Community Health Centre, along with our community partners, will fully participate in this community dialogue. We endorse a harm reduction approach to drug use in Ottawa as part of an integrated drug strategy that also includes prevention, treatment, and enforcement.
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve your community? Are you available during the daytime? Do you have a valid drivers licence and a clean driving record? Do you like working with seniors? Can you commit to volunteering on a regular basis?
If you've answered yes to these questions WE NEED YOU!
