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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0919 | Last Full Update: 13 May 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CHRC |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Vanier |
| 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 parking (corner of Lévis St and Bégin St) |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Integrated social services for members of the community * Settlement Services for Ottawa residents (see separate record for details) * Employment Services for Ottawa residents (see separate record for details) * Family Services/Youth Programs for Ottawa-Vanier residents and surrounding areas: offers services to parents, grandparents and home caregivers of children 6 years and under * recreational and prevention programs to youth 6-18 years old * variety of workshops on parental skills, playgroups, services for pregnant women and new parents, a free toy lending library and resources, home visits, school readiness programs, support groups for newcomer parents and other programs based on the families' needs * children and youth 18 years and under who live in Vanier or go to school in Vanier also have access to a Social Pediatrics Centre * Legal Clinic for low-income residents of eastern Ottawa (see separate record for details) * Counselling Service for Vanier residents: counselling, crisis intervention and referrals, regardless of the individual's status in Canada * organizes support groups and activities * Community Development for Vanier residents: workers assist residents, groups and organizations in organizing activities to improve the well-being of the community * programs for seniors are offered, as well as activities for residents such as block parties, community coffee-houses, etc * visit website for calendar of activities * Income tax clinics for Vanier residents: free clinics offered during the income tax season * assist in filling out income tax report * start in February each year * Partage Vanier Food Bank for Vanier residents (see separate record for details) * In-House Agencies: some community agencies offer their services at the Vanier Community Service Centre: * Catholic Family Services * Catholic Immigration Centre * Ottawa Cancer Foundation * Lifestyle Enrichment for Senior Adults (LESA) offered by the Centretown Community Health Centre * Families First offered by the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre * Parent Resource Centre * Ottawa Children Treatment Centre * First Words * Ottawa Public Library - Vanier Branch * OrKidstra * Crossroads Children's Centre * Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services |
| Hours | Administration and services: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-8 pm Counselling Drop-in: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am-11:30 am * Wed 4 pm-7 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) ; Vanier |
| Boundaries | Some services require proof of Vanier residency (K1L postal code). Call for more information. |
| Eligibility | Vanier residents * Income Tax Clinic: low-income people |
| Application | Counselling: drop in; to make an appointment, call 613-744-2892, ext 1033 To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None ; For in-house agencies, please contact them directly for more information about their fees. |
| Service Categories | Community Voicemail ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ; Home Management Instruction ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Legal Counselling ~ Francophone Community ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres ; Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Waiting List | There may be a waiting list for certain services. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-744-2892 |
| Crisis Phone | Ottawa Distress Line 613-238-3311 |
| Fax | 613-749-2902 |
| cscv@cscvanier.com | |
| Website | www.cscvanier.com |
| Primary Contact | Jeanne Guibord, Resource Consultant; Phone: 613-742-4400 ext 1417; Email: jguibord@cscvanier.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Helena Arruda, Director, Counselling and Community Development; Phone: 613-744-2892 ext 1051; Email: harruda@cscvanier.com |
| Primary Executive | Michel Gervais, Executive Director; Phone: 613-744-2892 ext 1041; Email: mgervais@cscvanier.com |
| Alternate Executive | Helena Arruda, Director, Counselling and Community Development; Email: harruda@cscvanier.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1980 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial ; Federal ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 131910275 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * calendar of activities |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres and of the Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres of Ottawa. |