Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre - Social Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

Administration 613-820-4922 ; Medical Clinic 613-820-2001

Toll-Free:

Infant Hearing Program 1-866-432-7447

Fax:

Medical Clinic 613-820-2006

Email:

info@pqchc.com

Website:

www.pqchc.com

Address:

1365 Richmond Rd, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K2B 6R7

Intersection:

Richmond Rd and Carling Ave

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Main reception Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Program hours vary, call or visit the website for details

Executives:

Tamara Chipperfield - Chief Executive Officer

Service Description:

Health centre focused on family and community health * social services include:

Community Health:

Community Development: advocacy, education and supports to community residents to increase involvement in the community
Multicultural Outreach: assistance to newcomers to facilitate integration into existing services
Health Promotion: focusing on enabling people to increase control of their health and address determinants of health
Community House Coordination: develop and facilitate programs and outreach to five low-income housing communities, support to planning and community initiatives
Safety and Trust: support to community leaders and training to support the development of healthy communities and address issues of concern
Youth Programming: homework clubs, United Sisters program for girls 10-14, training, workshops and events for youth, Somali Youth leadership and skills development
Pathways to Education: support to high school students from low-income communities to help complete high school and move on to post-secondary education: tutoring, mentoring, financial and advocacy support

PQ Employment Services:

PQ Employment Services: bring the right people together with the resources they need to find sucess * for job seekers, employers and government programs.
Canada Ontario Job Grant program: provides financial support to individual employers who want to purchase training for their employees

Employment Programs:

Youth LEAD Employment Program: assists permanent resident and refugee youth between the ages of 15-29 to develop skills and experience working in Canada
Job Track: 15 week program that provides pre-apprenticeship training in the Child Development Practitioner trade through paid placements in child care settings
Future Builders: 15 week program that provides pre-apprenticeship training and work experience to youth with barriers to employment (aged 16-29 years) in residential construction trades (i.e. general carpentry)

Children and Family Services:

Headstart Nursery School: subsidized preschool program
Early ON Child and Family Centre: universal access, information and referrals for parents and caregivers with children 0 to 6, bilingual designation
Leaping Lizards: after-school programming for children 4 to 6
Toy Lending Libraries: educational and recreational toys
Circle of Support: parenting support for vulnerable families – home visiting (services available in English and Arabic)
Pre-Post Natal Programs: focus on infant care, parent education, nutrition program for high risk pregnant women
School's Cool: school readiness program for 3 and 4 year olds

Specialized Preschool Programs:

First Words: screening clinics and treatment for children with speech language developmental delays
Infant Hearing: hearing screening of newborns up to 8 weeks of age, ongoing support of children identified with permanent hearing loss (up until age of eligibility for school entry)
Blind/Low Vision: intervention and consultation services for families with infants diagnosed as blind or low-vision

Fees:

None

Application:

Walk in services no longer available * call for an appointment

Eligibility / Target Population:

No restrictions

Languages:

English ; French (only in designated programs) ; Interpretive Services

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)