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Organization:
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Somerset West Community Health Centre - Children and Youth Services
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Address:
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c/o Somerset West Community Health Centre
55 Eccles St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6S3
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Street Address:
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755 Somerset St W
Ottawa
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Intersection:
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Booth St and Somerset St W
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Hours:
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Mon-Wed 8am-7:30pm * Thu-Fri 8am-4pm * Sat 8am-2pm
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Executives:
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Suzanne Obiorah - Executive Director
Emily McMullen - Director, Primary Health Care and Regional Programs
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Service Description:
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Prevention and early intervention services for socially isolated, low-income families with children * Using a community development approach, mutual support groups are formed in West Central Ottawa * Based on the principle of self-help, the programs assist families to acquire the skills, supports and services they need
Emphasis is placed on building parents' capabilities and the community through networking of parents, group activities, and the provision of services and information
Services: referrals * community support groups * parenting group * prenatal support group and nutrition classes * postnatal support * playgroup * counselling * clothing cupboard * toy lending library * Headstart Nursery School and full day program * homework clubs * youth groups * summer and youth leadership camps * Friends for Life program * Kids Have Stress Too program * Circle of Security
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Application:
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Call, e-mail or visit website for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 18 years and under * socially isolated, low income families with children/youth within the boundaries
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Languages:
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English * French * Chinese * Arabic
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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