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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.

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Seniors' Wellness Clinic

Health clinic services for our Chinese-speaking senior's community.

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For Who:

Active

All Chinese-speaking elders over 60 years old are welcome to participate. No appointment is required.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves placing needles into specific points on the body to reduce pain.

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For Who:

Active

Everyone

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Anonymous HIV Testing

Anonymous HIV Testing appointments from Monday to Friday at our main branch at 55 Eccles.

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Active

Anyone aged 14+ who is at risk of contracting, or believes they may have contracted, HIV

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COPD + Chronic Disease Fitness Class

Get moving in a safe, appropriate, and easily accessible environment!

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For Who:

Virtual

For people with COPD or any other chronic disease

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Complex Respiratory Care Program

The Complex Respiratory Care Program is a community based respiratory therapy outreach program.

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For Who:

Active

Please see above

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Craving Change

Craving Change is a four week workshop that helps people change their eating habits.

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For Who:

Active

Everyone

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Dental Screening

A dental hygienist from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) offering free services by appointment.

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For Who:

Inactive

Everyone

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Foot Care and Chiropody

Our footcare team offers foot and nail care, orthotics and education about proper foot care.

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For Who:

Active

Everyone

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Lung Health

Somerset West Community Health Centre offers a range of services for those with chronic lung disease.

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For Who:

Active

People with COPD

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Mental Health and Counselling Supports

Counseling for individuals available by appointment or through walk-in services

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For Who:

Active

Anyone age 18+

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Multicultural Health Navigator Program

We help refugees and immigrants navigate the Canadian health system.

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For Who:

Active

Newcomers

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Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation (Gear, Van and Outreach)

Needle Exchange + Safer Inhalation (NESI) offers harm reduction services for people who use drugs in a non-judgmental environment.

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For Who:

Modified

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Ottawa Community Lung Health Program

Providing an evidence-based approach that improves the health and quality of life of people living with COPD.

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For Who:

Active

People wtih COPD

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Primary Care Asthma Program

Learn how to identify symptoms, manage medications, and master breathing and medical device techniques.

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For Who:

Active

Existing Somerset West Community Health Centre clients only

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Primary Care Same-Day Access Clinics

Somerset West Community Health Centre offers same-day in person and virtual appointments.

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For Who:

Active

Open to the Centre's rostered clients, those without health insurance and/or permanent address, and those with IFH without a primary care provider who live in our service area or are clients of the Centre.

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Primary Care Services

Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services at our Eccles and Rosemount locations.

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For Who:

Active

Existing clients of the centre

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Rooming House Outreach

A nurse practitioner and a community health worker are out in the community every Tuesday.

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For Who:

Active

People living in rooming houses

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Smoking Cessation

Up to 26 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy coupled with individual smoking cessation counseling.

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For Who:

Active

People that smoke

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Social Services Walk-In

Our counsellors offer practical assistance, crisis support, and information and referrals (in English) Monday to Friday on a call in or drop-in basis.

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For Who:

Active

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Tai Chi and Qigong

This exercise class is for people living with chronic conditions.

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For Who:

Inactive

This exercise class is for people living with chronic conditions.

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The Walk-In Counselling Clinic

Counselling for individuals, couples, and families in English and Mandarin.

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For Who:

Active

Individuals, couples, and families

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