South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre Better Beginnings Better Futures
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Provides support and services to families with children 0 to 5 years old who live on Albion Road N, Heatherington, Fairlea, Walkley, Banff and Ledbury neighbourhoods of South-East Ottawa.    * Playgroup: Fun-time * lots of toys * good snacks * a place for children to learn and make friends * a chance for parents/caregivers to meet other parents/caregivers * open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am-12:30 pm    * Family Visiting: Family visitors offer friendly and confidential support, help with everyday issues * will meet in your home or wherever you would like * will give you information on pregnancy, birth, child development and stimulation as well as help with connecting with resources such as housing, Ontario Works, schools, child care, etc.    * Books for Babes: Family visitors come to your home and show parents how to use books in a variety of fun ways to help children learn to express themselves, learn words and eventually read.    * Clothing Bank: Free used clothes in the basement of the Community House at 1485 Heatherington, Unit 22, Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am-4 pm, and Thursday till 12 noon.    * Community nurse: Available to pregnant women and families with young children * Provides information and health services    * Drop-in anytime: Visit, come to get support and information at the Community House.    * Community Connections Worker: On Wednesdays, help for newcomers to Canada who may have issues regarding immigration, sponsorships, integration, citizenship, etc.
Eligibility	Parents with children 0-5 years old * pregnant women
Application	Call for more information
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French ; Arabic ; Somali
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of) - South-East
Boundaries	Neighbourhoods of Albion, Heatherington, Ledbury, Walkley and Fairlea
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-523-2223
Fax	613-523-2360
E-mail	lindam@betterbeginnings.ca
Website	www.betterbeginnings.ca
Primary Contact	Kelli Tonner, Program Manager; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2407; Email: Kellit@seochc.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Linda Martin, Family Visiting Coordinator; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 3119
Primary Executive	Leslie McDiarmid, Executive Director; Phone: 613-737-7195 ext 2414; Email: LeslieM@seochc.on.ca
Names
Alternate Name	SEOCHC ; South East Ottawa Community Health Centre
Former Name	South-East Ottawa Centre for a Healthy Community (2008)
Location & Accessibility
Address	1485 Heatherington Rd SE, Unit 22 Ottawa, ON K1V 8Z4
Intersection	Bank St and Walkley Rd
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	c/o Linda Martin  1485 Heatherington Rd, Unit 22  Ottawa, ON K1V 8Z4
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Not Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Breastfeeding ; Charitable status ; Children ; Clothing ; Drop-in centres ; Early childhood education ; Families ; Family life education ; Family support ; Free services ; Friendly visiting ; Infants ; Matching services ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Postnatal care ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal care ; Preschool children ; Support groups ; Toddlers ; Used goods ; Women ; Youth
Accreditation	Yes, by Community Organizational Health Inc. * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres. * Member of the Ontario Community Support Association.
Print Material	Books * pamphlets
Resources	Website * videos
Established	1973 * Program: 1991
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 133465310 RR0001