The Royal
Site: Ottawa - 1145 Carling Ave, 1st Flr
Service: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre - Volunteer Services - Mental Health Community Library
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0633 | Last Full Update: 15 Jun 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; Royal Ottawa Health Care Group |
| Former Name | Patient and Family Resource Centre ; Royal Ottawa Hospital |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Merivale Rd 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) | Provides the layperson with information about mental illness and addiction problems. Offers material and information on: specific mental illnesses * mental health legislation * community and family support * upcoming workshops and meetings. Information is available in many different formats such as books * video cassettes * brochures * pamphlets * newsletters * journals. Notices of relevant, current and upcoming events in and around the city are posted on the Library's bulletin board. Books and videos may be borrowed for a two-week period or viewed within the library. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, 6 pm-9 pm * Sat-Sun 10 am-2 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 | Individuals who want information about mental disorders or addictions. The primary clients are those living with a mental illness or an addiction, as well as their families and friends. Health professionals, students, community agencies, schools and the general public are also welcome to use the Library. |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Photocopies and printed copies ; None |
| Service Categories | Special Libraries ~ Addictions/Dependencies Issues ; Special Libraries ~ Mental Health Issues ; Special Libraries ~ Substance Use Disorder Issues |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-722-6521 ext 6899 |
| TTY Phone | 613-722-3355 |
| Fax | 613-722-5048 |
| communitylibrary@theroyal.ca | |
| Website | https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/coming-royal/mental-health-and-addictions-resource-libraries |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Annmarie Nicholson, Director, Volunteer Services; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 6004; Email: Annmarie.Nicholson@theroyal.ca |
| Primary Executive | Joanne Bezzubetz, President and CEO; Phone: 613-722-6521; Email: joanne.bezzubetz@theroyal.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1961; Program: 1998 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119129187 RR0001 (Royal Ottawa Hospital Volunteer Association) ; Foundation - Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation |
| Elections | The Board of Trustees is appointed. |
| Resources | Website, photocopier, printer, Internet Access |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada |