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Organization:
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Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
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Phone Numbers:
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Health Clinic: 613-748-5999 * Programs and Administration: 613-748-0657
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Fax:
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Administration 613-748-9364 * Health Clinic 613-748-0550
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Address:
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299 Montreal Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1L 6B8
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Map
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Hours:
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Administration, clinic and walk-ins: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
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Executives:
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Allison Fisher - Chief Executive Officer
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Service Description:
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Aboriginal health centre focused on family and community health
Culturally sensitive approach that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal Peoples
Health and Community Services:- family physicians by appointment
- same day access service and laboratory services
- dental clinic for children, youth, and seniors
- anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counselling
- perinatal care, post natal support group, breastfeeding support and Baby Wellness Clinic
- client advocate
- cultural events programming - including drum circles, medicine walks, sweatlodge ceremonies, Elder consultations, and more
- community kitchens
- homeless outreach
- Housing First support
- seniors circle
- dental clinic
Mental Health Services:- counselling, including walk-in counselling services
- addictions counselling
- individual, couples, and family therapy
- Honouring Sisters In Recovery (addictions group for Aboriginal women) and Men's Circle (addictions and support group for Aboriginal men)
- beading group
Education:- diabetes
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- healthy living and fitness
- HIV/AIDS education
- smoking cessation
Youth Programs:- Wasa Nabin (homework support)
- Youth Diversion outreach
- Youth Reintegration
- Community Drug Prevention Program
- After School Program
- Healthy Kids Community Challenge
- Homework Club - Gdo Wiidookoon
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Application:
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Call or visit * health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons of Indigenous heritage: First Nations, Inuit and Métis * dental clinic for Aboriginal youth 17 and under who are covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits, Healthy Smiles Ontario, or Children’s Aid Society and for Aboriginal adults who are covered for services under the Non-Insured Health Benefits, Ontario Works, or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Languages:
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English * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation for Indigenous languages
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