Youth & Teen
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
Inactive
For Who:
Existing Somerset West Community Health Centre clients
Anonymous HIV Testing
Anonymous HIV Testing appointments from Monday to Friday at our main branch at 55 Eccles.
Status
Active
For Who:
Anyone 14 years of age or older at risk of contracting, or believes they may have contracted, HIV/AIDS.
COVID-19 Testing Clinic
Testing appointments are available from Monday to Friday at our Eccles branch. A health card is not required.
Status
Active
For Who:
Ages 6 months +
Counselling Connect
We want to make sure that everyone who needs counselling can get it.
Status
Active
For Who:
Everyone
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
Drug Overdose Prevention and Education Response Team
We provide resources, peer support, overdose response and more.
Status
Active
For Who:
Everyone at risk of overdose
Foot Care and Chiropody
Our footcare team offers foot and nail care, orthotics and education about proper foot care.
Status
Active
For Who:
Everyone
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 now has a virtual walk-in clinic.
Status
Virtual
For Who:
Anyone living in the Somerset West Community Health Centre service area, including those without an Ontario health card and/or a permanent address.
Smoking Cessation
Up to 26 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy coupled with individual smoking cessation counseling.
Status
Active
For Who:
People ages 18+ 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:
Anyone living in the Somerset West Community Health Centre service area, including those without an Ontario health card and/or a permanent address.
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic
Counselling for individuals, couples, and families in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Status
Active
For Who:
Individuals, couples, and families