Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	A fully accredited regional centre providing specialized ambulatory services to children, youth and certain adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities and their families.    Programs are provided by specialists: physiotherapists * occupational therapists * speech-language pathologists * nurses * preschool, school, and liaison teachers * psychologists * social workers * technical and medical specialists * developmental paediatricians * neurologists * physiatrist * orthopaedic surgeons * behaviour consultants * early childhood consultants and recreation therapists    Early Childhood Program: focuses on children from birth to school entry  * Integrated Therapy team: treatment, consultation and education  * Preschool program: therapeutic-based program for children aged two to five who have physical disabilities and complex associated difficulties  * Infant Development: service for infants and young children from birth to five who have a developmental disability or are at risk of a developmental delay    Assistive Technology Program: focuses on specialty technology services across the life span  * Clinic for Augmentative Communication: equipment and support for children, adolescents and some adults who have difficulty speaking or writing  * Seating and Mobility: serves children and youth with complex needs who require specialized seating and mobility devices to increase their functional ability and participation in community activities  * Technical Services: promotes and facilitates the use of computers, adaptive equipment and adapted toys through the Toy Library, Family Resources Centre and the Computer Group    Special Education : a school program that offers kindergarten and elementary aged students who are physically disabled and have extensive therapy needs, a highly specialized educational program, combined with therapy services    Life Span Core Program: has a mix of life span services:  * Intake Team: a coordinated point of access to OCTC services  * Behavioural Services: a continuum of care for children, youth and certain adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities requiring behavioural intervention and their families  * Medical and interdisciplinary clinics: services by developmental pediatricians, neurologists, physiatrists and orthopedic surgeons  * School-aged Youth and Adolescents Services: specific age-based team focused on school-aged youth and adolescents including transition to adult services  * Out-of-Home Respite: provides out-of-home, daytime respite options for families of children who are medically fragile and/or technologically dependent and who require 24-hour care
Waiting List	Yes, varies depending on program
Eligibility	Primary focus on infants, children and youth with physical disabilities and/or developmental delays and certain adults with a developmental disability with challenging behaviours.
Application	Medical referral necessary
Fees	Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card
Languages of Service	English ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Act
Areas Served	Eastern Ontario ; Northern Ontario - specialized services and consultation
Contact Information
Office Phone	Smyth Rd Site 613-737-0871 * Thurston Dr Site 613-688-2126
Toll Free Phone	1-800-565-4839
Fax	Smyth Rd 613-523-5167 * Intake 613-738-4841 * Thurston Dr 613-688-2142
E-mail	info@octc.ca
Website	www.octc.ca
Primary Contact	Intake Administrative Support; Phone: 613-737-0871 ext 4425
Volunteer Coordinator	Rachel Stoparczyk, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-737-0871 ext 4300; Email: rstoparczyk@octc.ca
Primary Executive	Kathleen Stokely, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-688-2126 ext 4317; Fax: 613-688-2143; Email: kstokely@octc.ca
Names
Alternate Name	OCTC ; Ottawa Childrens Treatment Centre
Location & Accessibility
Address	395 Smyth Rd Ottawa, ON K1H 8L2
Intersection	Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	2211 Thurston Dr  Ottawa, ON K1G 6C9
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Limited free parking * Pay parking lot
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Charitable status ; Children ; Counselling ; Education ; Free services ; Health services ; Infants ; Nonprofit organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Physiotherapy ; Speech disorders ; Toddlers ; Treatments ; Youth
Accreditation	Yes, by Accreditation Canada
Print Material	Pamphlets
Resources	Family Resource Centre (documentation, movies relating to children with disabilities), website
Established	1951
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Minstry of Community and Social Services * Ministry of Children and Youth Services * Ministry of Education ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 866386972 RR0001