Somerset West Community Health Centre Children and Youth Services
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address	755 Somerset St W Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1
Intersection	Booth St and Somerset St W
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	c/o Somerset West Community Health Centre  55 Eccles St  Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Limited free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	613-238-8210
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-288-2436
E-mail	info@swchc.on.ca
Website	www.swchc.on.ca
Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm on site * Mon-Fri 8 am-8pm off site locations
Dates	Year-round
Description	A prevention service for socially isolated, low-income families with children. Using a community development approach, mutual support groups are formed West Central Ottawa. Based on the principle of self-help, the programs assist families to acquire the skills, supports and services they need to improve parenting skills and gain more control over their lives.    Emphasis is placed on building parents' capabilities and the community through networking of parents, group activities, and the provision of services and information.    Services provided: referrals * community support groups * parenting group * prenatal support group and nutrition classes * postnatal support * playgroup * counselling * clothing cupboard * toy lending library * headstart nursery school and full day program * homework clubs * youth groups * summer camps
Eligibility	Socially isolated, low income families with children/youth within the boundaries.
Application	Call for more information.
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French ; Chinese
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Boundaries	North-South: Ottawa River to Carling Ave * East-West: Bronson Ave to Island Park Dr
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Cori Thompson-Smith, Program Coordinator
Primary Executive	Jack McCarthy, Executive Director
Subjects
Subjects	Charitable status ; Community health centres ; Counselling ; Families ; Low income people ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Postnatal care ; Prenatal care ; Preschool children ; Self help groups ; Socially isolated adults ; Support groups ; Youth
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Children ; Family support ; Groups ; Health ; Health clinics ; Health service facilities ; Health services ; Organizations ; Parenting support ; Patient care