South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre - Social Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-737-5115

Fax:

613-739-8199

Email:

seoadmin@seochc.on.ca

Website:

www.seochc.on.ca

Address:

1355 Bank St, Suite 600
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8K7

Intersection:

Riverside Dr and Bank St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Social service drop-in Tue-Wed, Fri 1pm-4pm

Executives:

Kelli Toner - Executive Director
613-737-5115 ext 2407 * kellit@seochc.on.ca

Public Contacts:

Amanda Bonnaci - Director, Community and Social Services
613-737-5115 ext 2408 * amandab@seoch.on.ca

Service Description:

Offers Intake and Counselling Services

Assist in completing applications for the following programs: LEAP, OESP, Lens Crafters "Gift of Sight" program, Christmas Exchange Voucher program (seasonal), Toy Mountain Registration (seasonal), Backpacks (School supplies), Campership program ( summer camp subsidy for low income families), Ottawa Furniture Bank, Clothing Cupboard, Food Cupboard * income tax clinics

Counselling * crisis intervention * information and referral * community development * home support programs * health promotion activities * primary health care with a 24-hour on-call service * smoking cessation * parenting teens program * community connections for newcomers * Anonymous HIV Testing * Harm Reduction Services * walk-in counselling services

Community Nutrition Program (offered by Community Nutritionists): Individual counselling * prenatal nutrition * Healthy eating workshops * Community kitchen

Snow Go Assist program: a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways * Eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Fees:

There may be a minimal cost to some programs

Application:

Snow Go Assist program: Participants must provide proof of active enrolment in one or more of the following programs to prove that they meet the program objectives:

* GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement)

* ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit

* Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)

* Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)

* Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)

* Low income senior or person with a disability (proof may be required)

* Special Circumstances may be considered

Eligibility / Target Population:

Anyone living in the area served

Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway

Languages:

English ; French ; Arabic ; Spanish ; Somali

Language Notes:

French reception, programs, and publications offered * French interpretation available upon request

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of) - catchment area