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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0243 | Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Blood Test ; Bone density ; Cardiogram ; CV19 ; Drug Testing ; HT1 ; HT2 ; mammogram ; OCR ; 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) | COVID-19 (June 11, 2020): Wabano continues to offer medical and mental wellness services * walk-in clinic services are only available to registered Wabano clients who have already done an intake with one of the clinic's doctors or nurse practitioners * phone appointments are available and you can reach the clinic at 613-748-5999 * the Dental Clinic is closed until further notice 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 | COVID-19 Administration, clinic and walk-ins Mon-Fri 9 am-5:30 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 ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Housing First Organizational Perspective ; 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 ext 233 ; Dental Clinic 613-580-9631 |
| Fax | Health Clinic 613-748-0550 ; Programs and Administration 613-748-9364 |
| info@wabano.com | |
| Website | www.wabano.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Executive Assistant to Allison Fisher; Phone: 613-748-0657 ext 213; Email: execassistant@wabano.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Pierette Vezina, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-748-0657 ext 372; 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 * Ministry of Long Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 873580690 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected |
| Print Material | Resources on health * newsletter |
| Resources | Website |