Neighbourhood Support
SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Filter programs by language and service area below.
African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) HIV Prevention
Outreach and capacity building around HIV prevention in African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities in Ottawa.
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For Who:
Active
Anyone that identifies as African, Caribbean, Black (ACB)
After-School Program
Physical activity, homework help, and health and wellness for kids in grade school!
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For Who:
Active
Children ages 6-12
Chair Fitness Exercise Class
Improve your range of motion, coordination, strength and balance at this free weekly exercise class.
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For Who:
Inactive
All ages welcome
Counselling Services for the Chinese Community
Individuals and families, appointment-based counselling for the Chinese community.
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For Who:
Active
Individuals and families from the Chinese community
Homeless Crisis Outreach Project
Homeless Crisis Outreach Workers provide outreach supports to street involved persons in crisis during COVID-19.
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For Who:
Active
Street involved persons experiencing crisis
Income Tax Clinics
Once a year, we engage volunteers through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to file simple tax returns for people who meet the eligibility requirements for the program.
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For Who:
Active
Clients of SWCHC
Peers Helping Peers
Peers take part in meetings and training sessions that focus on connecting people, building skills and empowerment.
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For Who:
Active
people who live in Rochester Heights, Mechanicsville and for members of the Yet Keen Seniors Centre.
Rochester Heights Community House
The Rochester Heights Community House offers a variety of educational, recreational, and social programs for residents of the Somerset West Service Area.
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For Who:
Modified
All ages
Seniors' Shopping Group
Weekly transportation for seniors to a local grocery store and shopping mall and back.
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For Who:
Active
60 Years and Older
Vietnamese Seniors Social and Wellness Groups
Weekly wellness and social group(s) for Vietnamese Seniors
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For Who:
Active, Virtual
Vietnamese speaking adults (18+)