Somerset West Community Health Centre
Site: Ottawa - Eccles St
Service: Somerset West Community Health Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0404 | Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CHRC ; CHRCS ; CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Booth St and Somerset St W |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street * limited visitor parking at the back |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (22 April 2020) In order to respond to the COVID-19 substantial changes were made to the services offered. In-person contact is now limited and offers telephone and virtual support as an alternative. All groups, classes and events are cancelled until further notice. The health walk-in clinics are closed. Primary health care operates by appointment at the 30 Rosemount Branch. Mental Health, harm reduction and social services walk-in operate at the 55 Eccles St location only. This information is regularly updated on their website. Health centre focused on family and community health * other site at 30 Rosemount Ave, Ottawa * advocacy * primary health care * outreach * life skills education * group support * counselling * practical assistance * health promotion * community development * crisis intervention Services include: * self-help groups * prenatal programs * help with accessing social assistance, food, clothing and housing in times of crisis * services for seniors * services for low-income families, children, and youth * street outreach * social services support and practical assistance in English, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese * crisis drop-in * needle exchange and safer inhalation * Headstart Nursery Program * pre and post natal support * parenting support programs * playgroups * youth leadership programs * family emergency shelter support * mental health services * women's and men's counselling services * community development * Contact Ottawa: voice mail box service for those who are unable to maintain a home phone line * Income tax preparation assistance |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | North-South: Ottawa River to Carling Ave * East-West: Bronson Ave to Island Park Dr |
| Eligibility | Anyone living or working within boundaries |
| Application | To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Vietnamese ; Cambodian |
| Fees | Service - Contact Ottawa ; None - Accepts patients without OHIP coverage or money to pay for health services who live within designated boundaries. |
| Service Categories | Centres for Independent Living ; Childbirth Education ; Community Health Centres ; Community Involvement Programs ; Community Voicemail ; General Counselling Services ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Parent Support Groups ; Prejob Guidance ; Prenatal Care ; School Readiness Programs ; Street Outreach Programs ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Welfare Rights Assistance ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
| Waiting List | Yes, length varies according to program. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-238-8210 * Health Services and on-call doctors after hours 613-238-1220 |
| Fax | 613-238-7595 * Social Services 613-688-2766 * Health Services 613-235-2982 |
| info@swchc.on.ca | |
| Website | www.swchc.on.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Email: communications@swchc.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Naini Cloutier, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Miriam Gartland, Manager, Corporate Services |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1972 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services * Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118881671 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Annual report * pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres |