Centretown Community Health Centre

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

Set fees for some services

Executives

Michelle Hurtubise - Executive Director
mhurtubise@centretownchc.org

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French reception, publications, and website

Area Served

Ottawa (City of)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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
Breastfeeding support
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
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

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