Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Français
Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0243 | Last Full Update: 10 Dec 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Blood Test ; Bone density ; Cardiogram ; Drug Testing ; HT1 ; HT2 ; mammogram ; Ultrasound ; Wabano Meeting and Events Centre ; x-ray |
| Legal Name | Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Inc. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa (City of) |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Vanier Pkwy and Montreal Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Aboriginal health centre focused on family and community health Culturally sensitive approach that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal Peoples Health and Community Services: * family physicians by appointment * walk-in clinic and laboratory services * dental clinic for children, youth, and seniors * anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counselling * perinatal care, post natal support group, breastfeeding support and Baby Wellness Clinic * client advocate * cultural events programming - including drum circles, medicine walks, sweatlodge ceremonies, Elder consultations, and more * community kitchens * homeless outreach * Housing First support * seniors circle * dental clinic Mental Health Services: * counselling, including Walk-in Counselling services * addictions counselling * individual, couples, and family therapy * Honouring Sisters In Recovery (addictions group for Aboriginal women) and Men's Circle (addictions and support group for Aboriginal men) * beading group Education: * diabetes * Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder * healthy living and fitness * HIV/AIDS education * smoking cessation Youth Programs: * Wasa Nabin (homework support) * Youth Diversion outreach * Youth Reintegration * Community Drug Prevention Program * After School Program * Healthy Kids Community Challenge * Homework Club - Gdo Wiidookoon |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5:30 pm Walk-in Health Clinic Mon 1 pm-4:40 pm * Tue, Thu 1 pm-4:40 pm, 5:40 pm-7:20 pm * Wed 9 am-11:40 am, 1 pm-4:40 pm * Fri 9 am-11:40 am,1 pm-4:40 pm Walk-in Counselling Clinic Tue, Thu 11:30 am-6:30 pm * Wed 9:30 am-4 pm Honouring Sisters in Recovery Group Tue 5 pm-7:30 pm Men's Circle Thu 5 pm-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Persons of Indigenous heritage: First Nations, Inuit and Métis * dental clinic for Aboriginal youth 17 and under who are covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits, Healthy Smiles Ontario, or Children’s Aid Society and for Aboriginal adults who are covered for services under the Non-Insured Health Benefits, Ontario Works, or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) |
| Application | Walk-in or call to apply |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - for Aboriginal languages |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Art Therapy ; Breastfeeding Support Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Community Health Centres ~ Indigenous Communities ; Dental Hygiene ~ Older Adults ; Dental Hygiene ~ Youth ; Food Preparation Facilities ; General Counselling Services ; HIV Testing ; Holistic Health Care ; Homework Help Programs ; Medical Laboratories ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Men ; Smoking/Vaping Cessation ; Street Outreach Programs ; Traditional Indigenous Healing ; Well Baby Care ~ Indigenous Communities ; Wellness Programs ~ Cancer ; Wellness Programs ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Health Clinic 613-748-5999 ; Programs and Administration 613-748-0657 ; Dental Clinic 613-746-8314 |
| Fax | Health Clinic 613-748-0550 ; Programs and Administration 613-748-9364 |
| info@wabano.com | |
| Website | www.wabano.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Pierrette Tessier, Executive Assistant; Phone: 613-748-0657 ext 213; Email: ptessier@wabano.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Pierette Vezina, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer@wabano.com |
| Primary Executive | Ms Allison Fisher, Executive Director; Phone: 613-748-5999 |
| Alternate Executive | Joanne Soucie, Director of Health Services; Phone: 613-748-0657 ext 248; Email: jsoucie@wabano.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1998 |
| Funding | Provincial ; Grants - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 873580690 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Resources on health * Newsletter |
| Resources | Website |