Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
[  Suggest an Update |  Français |  Print Version (New Window) ] Record #: OCR0751 Last Modified: 12 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 09 Aug 2012
Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, September-May * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, June-August * Legal Aid Clinic Tue 4 pm-7 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Integrated social services for those living within the boundaries.    Programs and services offered: information and referral * services for children, youth and their families * various programs for seniors and persons with disabilities * support groups * individual, family and couples counselling * home management services * legal information clinic * housing search and counselling services * mental health groups * addictions and problem gambling services * a range of services for abused women (some offered at a regional level) * community development * programs for immigrant women * First Words program    Children Who Witness Violence program: for children ages 6 to 11 who have witnessed woman abuse * support groups for children and concurrent group for their moms and follow-up support offered    Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate    Income Tax Clinics: offered in late winter each year to help individuals or family members with incomes of less than $35,000 with income tax returns. Offered through Certified General Accountants of Ontario    Contact Ottawa: a voice mail box service for those who are unable to maintain a home phone line * $10 per month
Waiting List	Yes, for counselling and seniors' programs
Eligibility	Open to residents in the Gloucester catchment area    Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process
Application	To find the centre serving your area, visit this link: www.coalitionottawa.ca/en/find-your-chrc.aspx
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Boundaries	Former city of Gloucester
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-741-6025
TDD/TTY Phone	613-741-3556
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-741-7029
E-mail	info@eorc-gloucester.ca
Website	www.eorc-gloucester.ca
Primary Executive	Renée Ladouceur-Beauchamp, Executive Director
Names
Alternate Name	CHRC ; CHRCS ; Family Court Support Worker Program ; FCSWP
Former Name	Gloucester Centre for Community Resources
Location & Accessibility
Address	Beacon Hill Shopping Centre 2339 Ogilvie Rd Ottawa, ON K1J 8M6
Intersection	Montreal Rd and Ogilvie Rd
Located In Community	Gloucester
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Adults ; Charitable status ; Children ; Computers ; Counselling ; Depression ; Diabetes ; Divorce ; Employment ; Families ; Family support ; Family therapy ; Free services ; Homeless people ; Housing ; Income tax clinics ; Infants ; Information and referral ; Job search training ; Legal aid ; Legal clinics ; Legal information ; Marriage counselling ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parents ; Physical disabilities ; Self employment ; Seniors ; Separation ; Support groups ; Telephones ; Toddlers ; Vocational counselling ; Vocational training ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth
Accreditation	No * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres
Print Material	Pamphlets * Newsletter
Resources	Computers, website
Established	1979
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Community and Social Services * Ministry of Children and Youth Services * Ministry of Attorney General * Champlain Local Health Integration Network ; Grants ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 129602470 RR0001