South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre

Chronic Disease Self Management

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Record #: OCR0112 Last Modified: 26 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 23 May 2012
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address1355 Bank St, Ste 600
Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7
 
Google Map
IntersectionRiverside Dr
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking in designated spots * clients must register their vehicles at reception
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone613-737-5115
Fax613-739-8199
E-mailoffice@seochc.on.ca
Websitewww.seochc.on.ca
Description and Services
HoursMon 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
DatesYear-round * there are three sessions, winter, spring and fall
DescriptionA 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 ListNo
EligibilityIndividuals dealing with a chronic health problem.
ApplicationPre-registration is required
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary ContactJulie Gauvin, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Coordinator; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2388; Email: julieg@seochc.on.ca
Primary ExecutiveLeslie McDiarmid, Executive Director; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2316
Subjects
SubjectsAllergies ; Arthritis ; Charitable status ; Fibromyalgia ; Health ; Migraines ; Nonprofit organizations ; Support groups
Broader TermsDiseases ; Groups ; Headaches ; Health ; Immunological diseases ; Musculoskeletal diseases ; Organizations ; Pain