Vanier Community Service Centre

Record #: 68969370 | Last Full Update: 1 Jan 1970

Description and Services
Description (Service)	COVID-19: physically closed until further notice. Exception: Partage Vanier Food bank services remain available, via appointment only and crisis intervention counselling is available by telephone - call 613-744-2892 ext 0. Diapers and formula available by appointment. Other services (counselling, intake, settlement services, social pediatric hub, employment, francophone legal aid clinic) available by phone, email or videoconference. (July 13, 2021) Integrated social services for members of the community Settlement Services for Ottawa residents (see separate record for details) Employment Services for Ottawa residents (see separate record for details) Family Services/Youth Programs for Ottawa-Vanier residents and surrounding areas: offers services to parents, grandparents and home caregivers of children 6 years and under recreational and prevention programs to youth 6-18 years old variety of workshops on parental skills, playgroups, services for pregnant women and new parents, a free toy lending library and resources, home visits, school readiness programs, support groups for newcomer parents and other programs based on the families' needs children and youth 18 years and under who live in Vanier or go to school in Vanier also have access to a Social Pediatrics Centre Legal Clinic for low-income residents of eastern Ottawa (see separate record for details) Counselling Service for Vanier residents: counselling, crisis intervention and referrals, regardless of the individual's status in Canada organizes support groups and activities Community Development for Vanier residents: workers assist residents, groups and organizations in organizing activities to improve the well-being of the community programs for seniors are offered, as well as activities for residents such as block parties, community coffee-houses, etc visit website for calendar of activities Income tax clinics for Vanier residents: free clinics offered during the income tax season assist in filling out income tax report start in February each year Partage Vanier Food Bank for Vanier residents (see separate record for details) In-House Agencies: some community agencies offer their services at the Vanier Community Service Centre: Catholic Family Services Catholic Immigration Centre Ottawa Cancer Foundation Lifestyle Enrichment for Senior Adults (LESA) offered by the Centretown Community Health Centre Families First offered by the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Parent Resource Centre Ottawa Children Treatment Centre First Words Ottawa Public Library - Vanier Branch OrKidstra Crossroads Children's Centre Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services
Hours	Administration and services: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-8 pmCounselling Drop-in: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am-11:30 am * Wed 4 pm-7 pm
Eligibility	Vanier residents * Income Tax Clinic: low-income people
Languages	English, French
Application	Counselling: drop in; to make an appointment, call 613-744-2892, ext 1033
Location & Accessibility
Service Area	Ottawa, Vanier
Address	Place Dupuis; 290 Dupuis St Ottawa, ON K1L 1A2 Canada Get Directions
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office	613-744-2892
Crisis	613-238-3311
Crisis Line	Ottawa Distress Line 613-238-3311
Fax	613-749-2902
Email	cscv@cscvanier.com
Website	www.cscvanier.com
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