Somerset West Community Health Centre - Children and Youth Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-238-8210

Fax:

613-288-2436

Email:

info@swchc.on.ca

Website:

www.swchc.on.ca

Address:

c/o Somerset West Community Health Centre
55 Eccles St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6S3

Street
Address:

755 Somerset St W
Ottawa

Intersection:

Booth St and Somerset St W

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Wed 8am-7:30pm * Thu-Fri 8am-4pm * Sat 8am-2pm

Executives:

Suzanne Obiorah - Executive Director

Emily McMullen - Director, Primary Health Care and Regional Programs

Public Contacts:

Cori Thompson-Smith - Program Manager

Meghan Macdonell - Children and Youth Community Developer

Service Description:

Prevention and early intervention services for socially isolated, low-income families with children * Using a community development approach, mutual support groups are formed in West Central Ottawa * Based on the principle of self-help, the programs assist families to acquire the skills, supports and services they need

Emphasis is placed on building parents' capabilities and the community through networking of parents, group activities, and the provision of services and information

Services: referrals * community support groups * parenting group * prenatal support group and nutrition classes * postnatal support * playgroup * counselling * clothing cupboard * toy lending library * Headstart Nursery School and full day program * homework clubs * youth groups * summer and youth leadership camps * Friends for Life program * Kids Have Stress Too program * Circle of Security

Fees:

None

Application:

Call, e-mail or visit website for more information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children and youth 18 years and under * socially isolated, low income families with children/youth within the boundaries

Languages:

English ; French ; Chinese ; Arabic

Language Notes:

French programs offered

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)