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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.

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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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Active

For Who:

Anyone that identifies as African, Caribbean, Black (ACB)

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Anonymous HIV Testing

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

Status

Active

For Who:

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

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Black Community Supports Phone Line

Providing practical and emotional support, service navigation, advocacy, health coaching, and referrals.

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For Who:

Adults aged 18+

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Black Mental Health Program

A wide range of culturally relevant and affirming supports for the Black Community of Ottawa.

Status

Active

For Who:

Adults aged 18+

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Breastfeeding Support Drop-In

Our lactation consultant and early childhood educator is here to support you!

Status

Active

For Who:

Parents and babies less than 12 months

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Buns in the Oven

Join our online session for fun activities, yummy snacks, and pregnancy tips and tricks.

Status

Virtual

For Who:

Expectant moms

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Chair Fitness Exercise Class

Improve your range of motion, coordination, strength and balance at this free weekly exercise class.

Status

Inactive

For Who:

All ages welcome

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Chinese Seniors' Wellness Clinic

Monthly wellness clinic for Chinese Seniors.

Status

Active

For Who:

Chinese Seniors 60 years and older

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Counselling Services for the Black Community

Appointment-based counseling services to help Black community members with a wide range of issues.

Status

Active

For Who:

Adults aged 18+

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Counselling Services for the Chinese Community

Individuals and families, appointment-based counselling for the Chinese community.

Status

Active

For Who:

Individuals and families from the Chinese community

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Craving Change

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

Status

Active

For Who:

Everyone

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Dental Screening

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

Status

Inactive

For Who:

Everyone

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Feeding Your Baby Workshop

Learn everything you need to know about feeding your baby from 3 to 12 months.

Status

Active

For Who:

New Parents with children 6-12 months

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Good Food Box

Boxes of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables grown close to home and delivered to the Eccles Branch, once a month.

Status

Inactive

For Who:

All ages

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Good Food Market

Good Food Markets are community, non-profit markets in Ottawa that sell a variety of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and dried goods at a great value.

Status

Inactive

For Who:

Everyone

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Headstart Programs

Programs include enriched early childhood education, parenting support, and speech and language assessments.

Status

Active

For Who:

Children aged 15 months to 5 years

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Les Libellules

A free French playgroup for parents and Newborns to 6 years old.

Status

Active

For Who:

French-speaking parents with children up to 6 years old.

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Mental Health and Counselling Supports

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

Status

Active

For Who:

Anyone age 18+

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Multicultural Health Navigator Program

We help refugees and immigrants navigate the Canadian health system.

Status

Active

For Who:

Newcomers

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Obstetrical Care

Expecting a baby? Our physicians, physician assistant and nurse practitioners offer friendly, personal care to women with low-risk pregnancies who will deliver at the Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.

Status

Active

For Who:

Women that are pregnant

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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.

Status

Active

For Who:

People wtih COPD

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Ottawa Newcomer Clinic

The Ottawa Newcomer Clinic (ONC) is a medical clinic that provides temporary primary care services to eligible clients. It offers bridged primary care assistance supporting with navigating the healthcare system, and connections to ongoing services within the community.

Status

Active

For Who:

Newcomers

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Picky Eating Workshop

Learn strategies for developing healthy & happy eaters.

Status

Virtual

For Who:

Parents of children ages 1 - 12

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Playgroups and Parenting Support

Interactive, age-appropriate activities including songs, crafts, stories, and games for children from birth to age 6 and their parents and/or caregivers to learn through play.

Status

Active

For Who:

Children up to age 6 years

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Practical Assistance and Social Service Supports

Practical Assistance, Crisis Intervention, Service Navigation, Emotional Support, Advocacy and Referrals.

Status

Active

For Who:

Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and African, Caribbean & Black Communities

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Prenatal Care

We accept referrals from family physicians and nurse practitioners for prenatal care.

Status

Active

For Who:

Pregnant women

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Seniors' Community Kitchen

Have fun trying new recipes and adapting old favourites to help manage diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other health issues!

Status

Active

For Who:

Seniors 60 years and older

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The Walk-In Counselling Clinic

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

Status

Active

For Who:

Individuals, couples, and families

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Toi, moi et la mère l'Oie

A fun and interactive French singing group for parents of newborns to 12 months.

Status

Active

For Who:

Un programme gratuit pour les parents de nourrissons en dessous de 12 mois.

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Vietnamese Seniors Social and Wellness Groups

Weekly wellness and social group(s) for Vietnamese Seniors

Status

Active, Virtual

For Who:

Vietnamese speaking adults (18+)

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Workshops, Groups and Community Events

Wellness and healing discussion groups and programs for Black communities.

Status

Active

For Who:

Adult aged 18+

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Yet Keen Seniors' Day Centre

Yet Keen is a day program that promotes the physical and mental wellbeing of Chinese-speaking seniors.

Status

In-person, Virtual

For Who:

Seniors who are aged 60 or above

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