South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre Chronic Disease Self Management
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon 9 am-5 pm * Tue, Wed 9 am-8 pm * Thu 9 am-5 pm * Fri 9 am-4 pm  Program hours: to be determined
Dates	Year-round * there are three sessions, winter, spring and fall
Description	A self-help group for individuals living with chronic health conditions. The program does not focus on one chronic condition, but rather touches on common issues that many people living with a chronic condition face. The goal is to help people develop the tools they need to better manage themselves and whatever condition they live with.    A few of the topics covered are: dealing with pain * frustration and isolation * improving communication skills with health professionals and family * nutrition * evaluating new treatments    **Please do not wear perfumed products to meetings as some individuals have environmental sensitivities
Waiting List	No
Eligibility	Individuals dealing with a chronic health problem.
Application	Pre-registration is required
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-737-5115
Fax	613-739-8199
E-mail	office@seochc.on.ca
Website	www.seochc.on.ca
Primary Contact	Julie Gauvin, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Coordinator; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2388; Email: julieg@seochc.on.ca
Primary Executive	Leslie McDiarmid, Executive Director; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2316
Names
Legal Name	South-East Ottawa Community Services
Alternate Name	SEOCHC ; South East Ottawa Centre for a Healthy Community
Former Name	Living Well with Chronic Illness ; Sick and Tired Support Group ; South-East Ottawa Centre for a Healthy Community (2008)
Location & Accessibility
Address	1355 Bank St, Ste 600 Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7
Intersection	Riverside Dr
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking in designated spots * clients must register their vehicles at reception
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Allergies ; Arthritis ; Charitable status ; Fibromyalgia ; Health ; Migraines ; Nonprofit organizations ; Support groups
Accreditation	Yes, by Community Organizational Health Inc. * member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres * member of the Ontario Community Support Association
Print Material	Pamphlets
Resources	Website
Established	1973
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term-Care * Champlain Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 133465310 RR0001