Centretown Community Health Centre - Social 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
• lactation consultation
• Tiny Toes Playgroup (children 1 year and under and parents)
• 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 (operated by the City of Ottawa)
• 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
• Well Baby and Breastfeeding Support Drop-in (birth to 6 months of age)
• Early Years Caregiver Playgroup (for caregivers with children 6 years and under)
• Welcome Baby Prenatal Nutrition Drop-in

Community Initiatives

• Ottawa 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
• Training/ Capacity Building for Service Providers and Educators to address homophobia and transphobia
• LGBTQ+ newcomers monthly groups (registration required, refer to related record)

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

• Voicemail Box program for those who are do not have telephones

Other programs

• Stop Smoking Program
• Meditation and movement practices mindfulness through breathing, body awareness and meditation
• Seniors Programming
• Exercise programs - e.x. yoga, Tai-Chi

420 Cooper St
Ottawa, ON K2P 2N6
Canada

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