Programs & Services
Program Guide
Fall and Winter
2011-2012
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 Families Health Men Multicultural Multicultural Seniors Seniors Women Youth
Chinese Programs Vietnamese Programs
| 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, OAS , 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, OAS, 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 | Ext 2291 |
HIV Primary Health Care
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Wednesday afternoons | Primary care for people newly diagnosed and/or living with HIV/AIDS. | Joanna x 2313 |
| 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 theWalk-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 | Melanie ext 2260 |
| Walk-in Clinic | Mondays: 10:00 - 4:30 pm Tues - Thurs: 10:00 - 7:30 pm Fridays: 10:00 - 4:00 pm |
Services available to community residents on a first-come first-serve basis | 613.238.1220 |
| Good Food Box | Once per month Registration required |
Community residents | Emily 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) | Kim x 2504 |
First Steps - Prenatal Nutrition Support Support for women in any stage of pregnancy. Food resources are provided. |
Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Expectant mothers. A nurse, dietitan, lactation consultant and parent educator will be present. Free grocery coupons as well as bus tickets. |
Bonnie x 2352 |
| Well Baby/Breastfeeding Support Drop-in health and breastfeeding support to parents |
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3 pm | Families and new parents with children 0-2 years | Bonnie x 2352 |
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) |
Call for information |
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 | Bonnie x 2352 |
| 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
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Kids Corner Playgroup |
Wednesday and Friday 9:00 - 11:30 noon 755 Somerset St. W |
Parents/caregivers with children 0-5 years | Kim x 2504 |
| 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 | Kim x 2504 |
Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School 755 Somerset St. W half day program (registration required) |
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 half day program morning or afternoon (registration required)
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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. | Kelly 613.728.8053 |
Parenting Information resources and referral |
Available in English (E), French (F) or Mandarin (M) | Parents/caregivers of children birth - 6 years old | Kim (F & E) x 2504 Susan (M) x 2507 |
| Parent-Child Mother Goose (registration required) | Call for information |
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 | Kim 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 |
Living Well with COPD |
Call for more information | 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 |
| 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 Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. 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 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Expectant parents | 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 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 | |||
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| 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 |
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219 Bronson Ave To view the Yet Keen Blog, click on above |
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 |
| Vietnamese Seniors Walking Groups | Jackie 238-1220 |
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| 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 |
Community Kitchen for Seniors |
Last Friday of the month, 10 am to noon Call for more information |
Senior clients | Krystal x 2248 |
| Seniors' 60+ Shopping Group | Monday mornings | Pick ups 100 Empress and 280 Rochester St. Call to reserve. | Ginette x2351 |
| Seniors' Swimming | Wed mornings all year | Senior clients | Patrick x 2241 |
| Women | |||
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Anger & Assertiveness for Women
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Sept. 29th for 6 weeks | Women | Ext 2369 |
| Children and Youth | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program/Service | When | Who | Contact |
| Hintonburg Youth Drop-in | Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm Hintonburg CC 1064 Wellington Ave |
Ages 13-18 | Meghan x 2508 |
| Laroche Park Youth Drop-in | Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 8:00 pm Laroche Park Field House 7 Stonehurst Ave |
Ages 13-18 | Meghan x 2508 |
| Lebreton Flats After School Club | Wednesday 4:30-6:30 p.m. 170 Booth St Community Room |
6-12 years | Meghan x 2508 |
Programme Apres L'Ecole (registration required) |
Monday to Friday 2:30 - 5:30 pm Ste-Francois d'Assise 35 Melrose Ave |
Ages 6-12 | Maddison 613.327.0005 |
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 Youth Night |
Wednesdays 6:15-8:00 p.m. Rochester Heights Community House 299 Rochester Street |
Ages 12-18 | Meghan x 2508 |
| Rochester Heights Homework Club Drop-in | Wednesdays 6:15 - 8:30 pm Rochester Heights 299 Rochester St |
Ages 13-18 | Josmi 613.237.6529 |
Rochester Heights After School Program
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Monday & Wednesday 3:30-6:00 p.m. Rochester Heights 299 Rochester St |
Ages 6-12 | Josmi 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 |
| Youth Advisory Committee | Mon 5:00-6:00 p.m. Rochester Heights 299 Rochester St |
Ages 12-18 | Meghan x 2508 |
