Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Site: Ottawa - Gloucester Centre
Service: Children Who Witness Violence
Record #: OCR0048 | Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2018 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | EORC ; OCR |
Former Name | Gloucester Centre for Community Resources |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Gloucester |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Blair Rd and Ogilvie Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Program for children witnesses of violence * children’s group for children who have experienced abuse towards their mothers and a parallel parenting group for the moms is offered * the groups are run twice a year Individual counseling offered to children 3 to 18 years old who have experienced abuse or witnessed it towards their mothers * follow up provided to children who have participated in a support group * parenting support also offered to mothers who have experienced abuse |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sep-May * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, Jun-Aug |
Meetings | Groups meet in the evening |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) - 18 year(s) Children aged 3 to 18 years old who have witnessed abuse against their mothers * parenting support for mothers available |
Application | Call to apply * no referral needed * pre-group interviews with mothers and children are set to determine if the group is appropriate for them To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None ; Fee assistance available for child care costs. |
Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Children of Abused Women/Men ; Child Guidance ~ Children of Abused Women/Men ; Child Guidance ~ Children Witnessing Violence |
Waiting List | Short waiting period * names are taken until there are enough individuals to start a group * individual counselling is offered until group starts |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-741-6025 |
TTY Phone | 613-741-3556 |
Fax | 613-741-7029 |
info@eorc-creo.ca | |
Website | www.eorc-creo.ca |
Primary Contact | Chantal Cadieux, Program Manager; Phone: 613-741-6025 ext 121; Email: ccadieux@eorc-creo.ca |
Primary Executive | Nathalie Lafrenière, Executive Director; Phone: 613-741-6025 ext 112; Email: nlafreniere@eorc-creo.ca |
Other Details | |
Established | 1979 |
Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services * Ministry of Children and Youth Services * Champlain Local Health Integration Network ; Grants ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 129602470 RR0001 |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |