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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2154 | Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CCHC ; CHRC ; CHRCS |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Kent St and Somerset St W |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Integrated social services * Counselling Services * crisis support * support groups * social skills development * information and referral * Child and Family Programs: Early Years Caregivers Playgroup: Well Baby and Breastfeeding Drop-in * healthy baby weigh-in * lactation consultation * Tiny Toes Playgroup (children 1 year and under and parents) * Early Years Parents Playgroup (children 6 years and under and parents) * Early Learning and Health Drop-in (2-5 years old and parents) * Dental Screening Services * Baby Cupboard emergency supplies once a month (diapers, formula and clothes) * Home Visiting for families requiring support with children * Community Outreach * parenting programs * Parent/Caregiver Workshops * Family Events * Toy Lending Library * Well Baby and Breastfeeding Support Drop-in (birth to 6 months of age) * Early Years Caregiver Playgroup (for caregivers with children 6 years and under) * Welcome Baby Prenatal Nutrition Drop-in * Community Initiatives: Centretown Good Food Box, a food buying community-based program that provides access to low cost fresh fruits and vegetables * Health education and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and questioning community members: health education and support programs * Training/ Capacity Building for Service Providers and Educators to address homophobia and transphobia * LGBTQ+ newcomers monthly drop-in groups * Homeless Initiative: support for people living on the street or in shelters * health care, outreach and assistance to obtain a health card, ID * Contact Ottawa: voice mail box program for those who are not able to keep their phone line Other programs: Stress Reduction Program (in English only) * Stop Smoking program (8-week program) * Meditation and movement practices mindfulness through breathing, body awareness and meditation * Seniors Drop-in * Exercise Group * Income Tax Clinic * Shower services |
| Hours | Centre Mon-Fri 8:30 am-8 pm Primary Care Mon-Wed 8:30 am-8 pm, Thu 1 pm-8 pm, Fri 8:30 am-8 pm Social Services Walk-in Mon-Fri 1 pm-3:30 pm ID Assistance and counselling Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am-11:30 am Shower services Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am-11:30 am |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Boundaries | North-South: Wellington St to Rideau River * East-West: Rideau Canal to Bronson Ave |
| Eligibility | People who live within the service area: * Well-baby & Breastfeeding Support Drop-in: birth to 6 months of age * Tiny Toes Playgroup: for children 1 year and under and parents * Early Years Caregiver Playgroup: for Caregivers with children 6 years and under * Early Years Parents Playgroup: for children 6 years and under and parents * Home Visiting: young children 0-6 years of age and parents |
| Application | To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Program - Contact Ottawa $20 for three months (2019) ; None - For other services |
| Service Categories | Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Baby Clothing ; Bereavement Support Groups ; Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Children's Play Groups ; Community Mental Health Agencies ; Cooking Classes ; Dental Screening ~ Children ; Diapers ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ Older Adults ; Early Childhood Family Centres ; Food Collection and Storage ; Formula/Baby Food ; General Counselling Services ; General Health Education Programs ; General Mental Health Information/Education ; Home Management Instruction ; Identification Clinics ; Independent Spiritual Pursuits ; Nutrition Education ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Physical Fitness ; Political Action/Lobbying Groups ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ LGBTQ Issues ; Public Showers/Baths ; Senior Ride Programs ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Spanish Community ~ Abused Women ; Stress Management ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Caregiver Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Parenting Issues ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Toys/Toy Loan ; Well Baby Drop In Centres |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-233-4443 |
| TTY Phone | 613-233-0651 |
| Fax | 613-233-2062 |
| info@centretownchc.org | |
| Website | www.centretownchc.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Rachelle Meloche, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 613-233-4443 ext 2107 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Adrienne Vicente, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-233-4443 ext 2510; Email: avicente@centretownchc.org |
| Primary Executive | Simone Thibault, Executive Director; Email: sthibault@centretownchc.org |
| Alternate Executive | Koreen Fahey, Director of Community Development, Health Promotion and Early Years |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1969 |
| 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: 106903073 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website * Toy Lending Library |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Community Organizational Health Inc. * member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres |