The Royal
Site: Ottawa - 1145 Carling Ave
Service: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre - Family Education, Support and Information Group Meetings on Mental Illness
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0144 | Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; Royal Ottawa Health Care Group |
| Former Name | Royal Ottawa Hospital (2007) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Island Park Dr and Carling Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (April 20, 2020): This organisation programs are being affected by COVID-19, refer to their website for most up-to-date information Social Workers and guest presenters offer education, information and support to family members and friends of people who have mental health challenges * meetings are free and open to the community regardless of affiliation with The Royal Schizophrenia Education Series * runs for four consecutive evenings twice per year usually in April and October * the sessions deal with topics such as the Mental Health Act, the hospital system, symptoms, latest treatments, how to help the person with the illness, how to care for oneself, and also community resources Caring for the Caregiver Family Information and Support Groups * sessions offered the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning January through June * specific roster of topics arranged, including: guest speakers * skill development * opportunities for discussion |
| Hours | COVID-19 Family Support Groups via Zoom Tue 12 noon-1 pm, Wed 4 pm-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Caregivers, family and friends of those with mental health challenges * groups are open to all community members |
| Application | Visit website for more details and additional family groups * registration required where indicated: theroyal.ca/events |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Support Groups ~ Mental Health Issues ; Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education ~ Mood Disorders ; Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education ~ Schizophrenia ; General Mental Health Information/Education ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-722-6521 ext 7573 |
| juliet.haynes@theroyal.ca | |
| Website | https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/family-caregivers/family-information-and-support-groups |
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| Primary Contact | Juliet Haynes, Family Engagement and Experience Coordinator, The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 7573; Fax: 613-683-4405; Email: juliet.haynes@theroyal.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Denise McGregor, Administrative Assistant, Quality, Patient Safety; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 6681 |
| Primary Executive | Joanne Bezzubetz, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Alternate Executive | Esther Millar, Vice-President of Patient Care Services, Leadership; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 6319 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1961 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health * Ministry of Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119129179 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Trustees is appointed. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada |