Economic and Social Council of Ottawa-Carleton
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2833 | Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CESOC ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Laurent Blvd and McArthur Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable Routes 7 and 14 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Helps francophone adults who are of racial or ethnocultural minorities with healthy aging and helps meet their individual needs as well as avoid isolation. * Workshops and seminars: once a month, a health professional organizes an information session on a variety of subjects of interest including nutrition, geriatric health issues, finances, etc. * outings are organized each month in order to avoid isolation * English and French conversation tables: helps seniors develop and improve their communication skills in French by sharing ideas and talking about events * Meetings over coffee: this service is offered every week and takes place during social activities and coffee breaks, followed by recreational games * community kitchen * Transportation: helps seniors get to their appointments, specifically health related appointments as well as social events * Accompaniment: an individual can accompany a senior while shopping, talking a walk, going to the mall or even to church * Friendly visiting and family supervision: friendly visits are organized directly between a volunteer and the client * the volunteer can invite the senior to his house in order to break the cycle of a routine * Telephone reassurance: a volunteer can make a daily call to avoid isolation and to ensure that the senior is doing well |
| Hours | Mon 8:30 am-5 pm, Tue-Thu 8:30 am-7 pm, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Gatineau ; Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Francophone adults |
| Application | Call or drop by the office to apply. |
| Languages | English - can be accommodated ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Conversation Partners ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Errand Running/Shopping Assistance ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Telephone Reassurance ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Volunteer Opportunities ~ Francophone Community |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-248-1343 |
| Fax | 613-366-2213 |
| info@cesoc.ca | |
| Website | www.cesoc.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Executive | St-Phard Désir, Executive Director; Phone: 613-248-1343 ext 306; Email: sdesir@cesoc.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial ; Federal |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |