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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0171 | Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Carlingston CHC ; CCHC ; CV19 ; OCR |
| Legal Name | Carlington Community Health Centre | Centre de santé communautaire Carlington |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Merivale Rd and Coldrey Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (15 April 2020) Reduction in hours of operation until further notice. Entrance to the Centre is restricted to people with confirmed appointments and to those in need of emergency support from Intake. Upon arrival, clients are required to clean their hands and put on surgical mask and are then screened by staff. This information is regularly updated on their website. Health and social services focused on family and community health Medical Clinic Services: * comprehensive health care * immunization programs * family planning * management of chronic and short-term health problems * health information and advice by telephone from registered nurses * 24-hour on-call service Health Promotion: * special focus on seniors, youth, newcomers * physical activity * prevention and management of chronic diseases * stress management * stop smoking programs * food security programs * school success programs Counselling Services: * crisis support * mental health support * youth, individual and family counselling * housing and jobs searching * stress reduction programs * counselling and groups for women who have experienced abuse * counselling and groups for youth who need support to express anger in healthy ways Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT): - see separate record for details Referral Services: * nutrition counselling by a registered dietitian (groups and individual) * home, hospital and palliative visits * high school health clinics led by a nurse practitioner * foot care and chiropody * anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing * lung health programs * seasonal influenza and other immunization clinics Social Services * home support services * community development * youth programs * collective kitchen * Contact Ottawa: voice mail box service for those who are unable to maintain a home phone line, available for a nominal fee * Millennium Learning Centre (English/French): offers free access to computers and the Internet * resources for job-seekers * Students Will All Graduate Program (SWAG): delivers social, recreation, mentoring, and life skills for 9th and 10th grade students identified as most at risk of failing without intervention * Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Parent/Child Programs * EarlyON * drop-in playgroups * parent support program * baby cupboard * prenatal care * breastfeeding support * Headstart Nursery School |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Reduction in hours of operation until further notice: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm by appointment only. |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | North-South: Ottawa River to Baseline Rd; plus Fisher Heights East-West: Island Park Dr to Woodroffe Ave |
| Eligibility | Residents living within the boundaries; some flexibility for residents outside of area served ACTT: people who have long-term mental health needs Walk-in clinic: registered patients only |
| Application | Call or visit website for an appointment |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counselling ; Assertive Community Treatment ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Birth Control Counselling ; Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Community Health Centres ; Community Voicemail ; Condition Specific Treatment ; Food Preparation Facilities ; Formula/Baby Food ; General Health Education Programs ; HIV Testing ; Home Management Instruction ; Immunizations ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Job Information ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Neighbourhood Welcoming Services ; Nutrition Assessment Services ; Nutrition Education ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Podiatry/Foot Care ; Postpartum Care ; Prenatal Care ; Psychiatric Case Management ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Well Baby Drop In Centres ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
| Waiting List | Yes, length varies according to program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | General Services 613-722-4000 ; Medical services 613-722-2161 ; Assertive Community Treatment Team 613-722-9731 |
| TTY Phone | 613-761-7633 |
| Fax | General services 613-761-1805 ; Medical services 613-722-8471 ; Assertive Community Treatment Team 613-761-8244 |
| info@carlington.ochc.org | |
| Website | www.carlington.ochc.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Cameron MacLeod, Executive Director; Phone: 613-722-4000 ext 226; Email: cammacleod@carlington.ochc.org |
| Alternate Contact | Maribeth Graham, Director of Corporate Services; Phone: 613-722-4000 ext 230; Email: mgraham@carlington.ochc.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Hillary Rose, Coordinator of Volunteers; Phone: 613-722-4000 ext 265; Email: volunteering@carlington.ochc.org |
| Primary Executive | Cameron MacLeod, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Linda Savoie, Chair, Board of Directors; Email: board@carlington.ochc.org |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1984 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services * Ministry of Education ; Federal - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106874670 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation * Ottawa Hospital Foundation * Community Foundation of Ottawa ; Crime Prevention Ottawa |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * annual report |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Canadian Centre for Accreditation * Member of Association of Ontario Health Centres * Member of Coalition of Ottawa Community Health & Resource Centres * Member of Canadian Association of Community Health Centres |