South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre
Site: Ottawa - Heatherington Rd
Service: Early On Better Beginnings Better Futures
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1780 | Last Full Update: 16 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; EarlyON Child and Family Centre ; OCR ; SEOCHC ; South East Ottawa Community Health Centre |
| Former Name | Better Beginnings Better Futures ; South-East Ottawa Centre for a Healthy Community (2008) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Walkley Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Linda Martin 1485 Heatherington Rd, Unit 22 Ottawa, ON K1V 8Z4 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (20 Mar 2020) Call the Centre at 613-737-5115 before attending. Many of the programs and services are currently suspended or changed to phone appointments until further notice. Support and services to families with children 0 to 6 years old * Playgroup: Fun-time * lots of toys * good snacks * a place for children to learn and make friends * a chance for parents/caregivers to meet other parents/caregivers * open Mon-Wed and Fri from 9:30 am-12:30 pm * Parent Support Program: Parent Support Workers offer friendly and confidential support, help with everyday issues * information on pregnancy, birth, child development and parenting, as well as help to focus on children's health, and stimulate their development by bringing activities and books. Parent Support Workers help connect with community resources such as housing, Ontario Works, schools, child care, etc. * Books for Babes: Parent Support Workers show the use of books in a variety of fun ways to help children learn to express themselves, learn words and eventually read * Community Nurse: Available to pregnant women and families with young children, supports breastfeeding, and postnatal health * information and health services * Drop-in anytime: Visit, obtain support and information at the Community House * Community Connections Worker: On Wed, help for newcomers to Canada who may have issues regarding immigration, sponsorships, integration, citizenship, etc. * Christmas program |
| Hours | Mon, Wed-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Tue 9 am-6 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - South-East |
| Boundaries | Neighbourhoods of Albion, Heatherington, Ledbury, Walkley, Fairlea, Alta Vista, Blossom Park, Carlsbad Springs/Findlay Creek, Clementine/Riverside Park, Hawthorne Meadows/Riverview, Hunt Club East and West, and Riverside South |
| Eligibility | Parents with children 0-6 years old * pregnant women |
| Application | Call for more information To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Somali |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Child Development Classes ; Childbirth Education ; Children's Play Groups ; Christmas Programs ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ Parents ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ Pregnant Women ; Early Childhood Family Centres ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ High Risk Infants/Children ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Family Life Education ; New Dad Parenting Programs ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Prenatal Care |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-523-2223 |
| Fax | 613-523-2360 |
| lindam@betterbeginnings.ca | |
| Primary Contact | Linda Martin, Parent Support Program Coordinator/House Coordinator; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 3119; Email: lindam@betterbeginnings.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Geeta Grier, Program Coordinator; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2422 |
| Primary Executive | Kelli Tonner, Executive Director; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2407; Email: KelliT@seochc.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1973 * Program: 1991 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Education ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 133465310 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected |
| Print Material | Books * pamphlets |
| Resources | Videos |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Canadian Centre for Accreditation * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres * Member of the Ontario Community Support Association. |