News & Events
ONE BLOOD: Youth and HIV in the Caribbean and
Caribbean Diaspora in Canada
January 11, 2012
One Blood: Youth Linked In Action
One Blood: Youth Linked in Action from ICAD CISD on Vimeo.
AOHC Board of Directors appeals to Minister Deb Matthews to equalize funding for Aboriginal Health Access Centres across Ontario.
January 5, 2012
CACHCA Chair visits Ottawa
December 9, 2011
The Canadian Alliance of Community Health Centres Chairperson(CACHCA), Jane Moloney and CACHCA Federal Coordinator Scott Wolfe were in Ottawa over the last couple of days for discussions with Federal politicians around the benefits, cost effectiveness and efficiency of CHC's across Canada.
Far left SWCHC Executive Director Jack McCarthy, CACHCA Chairperson, Jane Moloney, SEOCHC Board Member Arlie Dungy and CACHCA Federal Coordinator Scott Wolfe visit SWCHC after meeting with Federal politicians on December 8, 2011
Somerset West Community Health Centre was pleased to
co- sponsor a community forum:
“Minimizing the Impact of Crack Cocaine Use in Ottawa: Best Evidence to Date.” Held on World AIDS Day 2011, our partners from community and public health agencies, community associations, interested citizens, drug users, and the Ottawa Police Service came together to learn about local crack use from the perspectives of prevention, treatment, harm reduction and community safety. We were encouraged by the informed dialogue that took place along with the spirit of collaboration across the various sectors. A multi- sectoral, integrated response, grounded in solid evidence of what works, is what our community needs to address the issue of problematic substance use- the will to work together was clearly demonstrated by all participants on December 1st.
The MoBro's of Somerset West CHC
Raise Money for Prostate Cancer Research
December 1, 2011
The men of SWCHC raised $1,720 during the month of Movember! What an awesome group these MoBros's were...enduring itchy upper lips and for some the trauma of shaving their upper lip for the first time in over 20 years. Thanks gents for participating in this very important fundraising and awareness event.
Ottawa Youth Mental Health Conference
November 8, 2011
Please find below the links to presentations at the Youth Mental Health Conference November 8, 2011
Anxiety and Depression in Kids20111108_Slides
Self Injury-Why Pain is Not a Deterrent20111108_Slides
ROMHC Early Intervention Program
Understanding Eating Disorders
Please see the links below for a variety of resources and the Ottawa Resource List for GLBTTQ youth:
Facts and Myths about Anti-Homophobia Education
Pridenet Top Ten Teacher Resources
You Are Among Friends LGBTQ newcomer booklet.
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Yasir Naqvi MPP Visits SWCHC- November 8, 2011
Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi toured both SWCHC's Headstart Nursery Schools for a first hand look at the value of these early intervention programs.
Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi and SWCHC Executive Director Jack McCarthy
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SWCHC Welcomes University of Ottawa Nursing Students
SWCHC is pleased to welcome twelve 4th year University of Ottawa nursing students who will be completing their Community Nursing Program here at the Centre from September to December 2011.
September 20, 2011
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Political Parties Voice Support for Ontario CHCs
Infrastructure Loans Program Expanded for Ontario Non-Profits
The Ontario government is expanding its infrastructure loans program to non-profit groups across the province to give them access to low interest loan. This could be great news for Ontario CHC's and Ottawa's Hintonburg Hub Initiative. Ottawa Citizen - July 12, 2011
Paul Dewar MP, Ottawa-Centre says "Bring on Hintonburg Hub"
Mr. Dewar writes in the Centretown Buzz - It's time we focus on preventative measures to address health and social challenges in our communities, and this is something my colleagues and I will be focusing on in this new Parliament. Centretown Buzz - June 17, 2011
The Best Kept Secret in Health Care
The Toronto Star wrote a piece on community health centres and coverage of the International Conference held on June 9th and 10th in Toronto - The Star - the Best Kept Secret
Hintonburg Hub
The Hintonburg Hub idea is evidence that people can do a pretty good job of drawing blueprints for their communities when they work together and think ahead - Ottawa Citizen Editorial June 11, 2011
Hintonburg Hub Community Forum - April 4, 2011
Where the Rubber Hits the Road - The Hintonburg community came together in force with 150 people attending a forum at the Hintonburg Community Centre on the evening of April 4th to hear a plan to bring health and social services and affordable housing to the neighbourhood. Partner agencies SWCHC, Family Service Ottawa, Citizen Advocacy and Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation are asking residents to support the plan that would see the City of Ottawa purchase and bank the land currently for sale by The Salavation Army on the corner of Rosemount Ave and Wellington West. Forum participant were encouraged to get in touch with city officials, including the Mayor to voice their support for the project. Emails or calls of support can be sent to Mayor Jim Watson at Jim.Watson@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2496 and to Counsellor Katherine Hobbs at Katherine.Hobbs@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2485. Or click on the links below for support letter already written for you...just sign and mail!
Residents in attendance were keen to see not just the expansion of health services from Somerset West CHC but also the creation of a virtual hub for a wide number of services already offered in Hintonburg and to explore new opportunities for the community. For a quick summary please click here.
To view the Community Hub Forum presentation please click here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2011/04/05/ottawa-hintonburg-hub.html
Jamaicans in Ottawa for youth exchange:
Best Experience of My Life!
In the March 3, 20111 edition of NEWSWEST Lorrie Marlow of the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee shares a big "shout out" to SWCHC child and youth workers. See article here
Harm Reduction Programs:
Check out this great article in the Centretown Buzz, written by SWCHC Advocacy Committee member Glenn Ramsay. (Click on the title below)
http://www.swchc.on.ca/documents/TheBuzzArticle-HarmReductionJanuary2011.pdf
The Affordable Housing Strategy July 17, 2010
Recently, Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation and the Housing Network of Ontario Ottawa Branch organized a Social Housing Tour with MPP Yasir Naqvi. Yasir had an opportunity to tour CCOC buildings in the Centretown area and find out why it was important to support the affordable housing agenda in Ontario.
Our very own John Julian ( Board Member and Advocacy and Communications Action Team (ACAT) member ) with Centretown Community Health Centre, wrote an article in the Buzz this month linking housing as a key social determinant of health. In the article, John highlights why it is important for the Province to adopt the Ontario Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy. please open the attachment
Two Health Centres in One Centretown Community June 2010
The Buzz, a local community newspaper that operates in the catchment area, will be featuring a monthly column from Somerset West CHC (SWCHC) and Centretown CHC (CCHC) which will talk about health/advocacy issues that are important to us. For more information, please open the attachment.
Housing Network of Ontario May 2010
Eugene Williams, our Health Promotion Coordinator is taking a lead role as Co-Chair of the Housing Network of Ontario – Ottawa Branch to organize a 6 Stop Affordable Housing Tour in Ottawa. The goal is to encourage Ottawa area MPPs to become local champions to support long term investments in affordable housing. For more information, please open the attachment.
