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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.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves placing needles into specific points on the body to reduce pain.
Status
Active
For Who:
Everyone
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
COPD + Chronic Disease Fitness Class
Get moving in a safe, appropriate, and easily accessible environment!
Status
Virtual
For Who:
For people with COPD or any other chronic disease
Craving Change
Craving Change is a four week workshop that helps people change their eating habits.
Status
Inactive
For Who:
Everyone
Dental Screening
A dental hygienist from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) offering free services by appointment.
Status
Inactive
For Who:
Everyone
Foot Care and Chiropody
Our footcare team offers foot and nail care, orthotics and education about proper foot care.
Status
Active
For Who:
Everyone
Lung Health
Somerset West Community Health Centre offers a range of services for those with chronic lung disease.
Status
Active
For Who:
People with COPD
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
Primary Care Asthma Program
Learn how to identify symptoms, manage medications, and master breathing and medical device techniques.
Status
Active
For Who:
Existing Somerset West Community Health Centre clients only
Primary Care Services
Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services at our Eccles and Rosemount locations.
Status
Active
For Who:
Existing clients of the centre
Primary Care Walk-In Clinics
Somerset West Community Health Centre's Walk-in clinic offers same-day in person and virtual appointments.
Status
Active
For Who:
Open to the Centre's rostered clients, those without an Ontario Health Card and/or permanent address, and orphaned clients without a primary care provider who live in our service area.
Rooming House Outreach
A nurse practitioner and a community health worker are out in the community every Tuesday.
Status
Active
For Who:
People living in rooming houses
Smoking Cessation
Up to 26 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy coupled with individual smoking cessation counseling.
Status
Active
For Who:
People that smoke
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.
Status
Active
For Who:
Tai Chi and Qigong
This exercise class is for people living with chronic conditions.
Status
Inactive
For Who:
This exercise class is for people living with chronic conditions.
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic
Counselling for individuals, couples, and families in English and Mandarin.
Status
Active
For Who:
Individuals, couples, and families