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Support program

• one-on-one support, in a family conferences, or in a peer support group

COVID-19 (September 7, 2021): Visitor screening and mask required for office visits.

Family support and advocacy for those with Alzheimer Disease or other related dementia

• aims to alleviate personal and social consequences
• support and counselling available as one-on-one or family groups
• Day Support Program provides relief for caregivers
• education and supports research

Disability association which supports the inclusion of developmentally challenged adults into the community

• Provides education and accessibility to generic facilities and service.

Services:

• residential options with varying degrees of staff support
• employment supports
• vocational training
• job searching and coaching
• living skills training and community awareness
• social recreational activities
• Fostering Friendship Program
• options for people who receive direct funding

COVID-19 (30 April 2020) Building closed until further notice. Staff maintain support to existing clients remotely. No new referrals accepted at this time.

Program that supports people with intellectual disabilities

• social recreational and other activities
• information and sharing meetings for the relatives
• integrates intellectually disabled persons in social and recreational community organizations at different levels (education, leisure, work)

COVID (20 Apr 2020): Head office on Campbell St is closed to the public. All services remain open and staff are available via email and telephone. The Respite home is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Organization serving developmentally and physically challenged children and adults.

Programs include

• Child and Adolescent Services Program
• Out-of-Home Respite Initiative for Medically Fragile and Technologically Dependent Children
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Respite Services

See separate listings for additional programs

Voluntary health organization for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• offers support to people with MS
• provides public education and information
• fund raises for client support and research
• support group

Opportunities for patients and caregivers to socialize and help each other by sharing ideas and experiences

Services and activities for those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS):

• information and referral
• educational program for health professionals
• public education
• medical equipment loans program
• support group meetings for patients and their caregivers
• guest speakers provide insight and information on various topics of interest
• accepts donations of gently used medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, and hoyer lifts; pick-ups can be arranged and tax receipts are provided

Family support and advocacy for those with Alzheimer Disease or other related dementias

• aims to alleviate personal and social consequences
• support and counselling available as one-on-one or family groups
• Day Support Program provides relief for caregivers

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Services over the telephone. Children, youth and their families can reach out at anytime to make a referral and receive service. Call-in sessions: a single session option for families to check-in with a clinician regarding anxieties or other issues by dialing 1-800-809-2494 ext 0. Flexible phone appointments available upon request.

Family and children's mental health agency

Programs and services:

• targeted prevention
• brief services
• counselling and therapy
• family skill building and support
• specialized consultation and assessment
• crisis support services
• intensive treatment services

Tele-Mental Health Services:

• offered when needed for treatment planning
• services start with a brief telephone intake where a single session consultation is scheduled in approximately 7-10 days of making a referral
• clients experiencing crisis will receive same day service

Assistance with recreational activities though the Making Play Possible program

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Services over the telephone. Children, youth and their families can reach out at anytime to make a referral and receive service. Call-in sessions: a single session option for families to check-in with a clinician regarding anxieties or other issues by dialing 1-800-809-2494 ext 0. Flexible phone appointments available upon request.

Family and children's mental health agency

Programs and services:

• targeted prevention
• brief services
• counselling and therapy
• family skill building and support
• specialized consultation and assessment
• crisis support services
• intensive treatment services

Tele-Mental Health Services:

• offered when needed for treatment planning
• services start with a brief telephone intake where a single session consultation is scheduled in approximately 7-10 days of making a referral
• clients experiencing crisis will receive same day service

Assistance with recreational activities though the Making Play Possible program

COVID-19 (15 Apr 2020): Meal on wheels, transportation to essential appointments, foot care by appointment, telephone check-ins and information and referral are still offered. New virtual and telephone activities call Stopsign. All other services and activities are cancelled until further notice.

Access to home support

• Meals on Wheels
• Friendly visiting
• Telephone Check (telephone reassurance program)
• Diners club
• Foot clinics
• Parkinson's Support Group
• Home help / Home maintenance program
• Social and recreational activities
• Exercise Program
• Transportation

National office

National office offers members the latest in medical research, support through parent and adult women meetings, programs, local events and fundraising activities, monthly e-bulletins, quarterly national newsletters and online support forum

Each chapter may offer monthly parent and adult women support meetings and events for families and friends. We have chapters in Victoria and Vancouver B.C.; Calgary and Edmonton Alberta; South Western area, Toronto, Windsor and Ottawa Ontario; Quebec chapter and Charlottetown Prince Edward Island

Private rehabilitation company specializing in the provision of occupational therapy, dietetics, speech language pathology, social work and physiotherapy to children and adults

• contracted community and school based services in the Ottawa, NLNG and Eastern Counties regions
• privately contracted services may be available

Services

Speech Language Pathology

• services in the area of articulation/phonology, communication and language, voice and fluency
• intervention often includes family members and caregivers

Occupational Therapy

• assesses clients' needs and develops therapy programs to increase independence in daily living
• prescribes aids such as bathroom aids, walkers, wheelchairs and power mobility devices
• assesses the clients' individual safety and accessibility needs and recommends modifications to the home, work or school
• ergonomic assessments
• sensory needs assessments and treatment programs, fine motor skills assessment and treatment

Physiotherapy

• programs promoting healing and maintaining or increasing strength, endurance, coordination, balance and range of motion
• prescribes equipment such as bathroom aids, and mobility devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and power mobility devices

Social Work

• assesses psychosocial functioning of clients and families
• counselling, emotional support, palliative care and motivation

Dietetics

• registered dieticians evaluate nutritional needs and establish a care plan tailored to them
• assessment of special needs such as supplements and special nutrition preparation available by mouth or tube feeding

Support group for those diagnosed with acromegaly and gigantism

• raises public awareness of acromegaly through education and advocacy

Medical care team focused on family and community health

Basic care medical services:

• check-ups
• mental health services
• vaccinations
• prenatal and postnatal care

Prevention, screening, support and treatment:

• addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances)
• stress management
• prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• pregnancy
• obesity

Management and monitoring of chronic conditions:

• diabetes
• hypertension
• arthritis
• respiratory diseases

Counselling and therapy services

• counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, couples
• support groups for the neurodiverse and their family
• social fluency development groups

Medical care team focused on family and community health

• physicians also provide maternity, labour and delivery, and newborn care

​COVID-19 (August 24, 2022): By appointment only. The office remains opens. Direct all urgent calls to 613-736-5921 or via email to ed.bca@bcaott.ca. Until further notice, monthly Board meetings are taking place via teleconference.

Support for the newly diagnosed and for those living with a breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer

• a multi-functional, post-diagnosis support and resource centre for those diagnosed with breast cancer in the Ottawa region
• drop-in centre
• breast health information
• resources and support
• extensive on-site lending library on breast cancer
• reflection area
• exercise classes exclusively for breast cancer survivors or for those currently in treatment

Programs:

• The Kelly Project
• Heart Filled Pillow Project
• Prosthesis Bank
• Knowledge is Power-BCA's Webinar Series
• One-on-one Peer Support program
• Group Peer Support
• Body and Soul Wellness Program
• Volunteer opportunities

The Kelly Project

• you may still access the Kelly Project if you have a date for mastectomy surgery and require a post-op camisole
• contact Diane Hayes of Kelly's Boutique at 613-248-8989

Peer Support

• you may still access our Peer Support Program led by Andrea Douglas
• call the office at 613-736-5921

Health and Wellness Program

• The City has informed us that all classes pertaining to the Health and Wellness program are suspended until at least June 30th. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis.

Provides specialized, team based clinical rehabilitation for brain injury

Services include:

• individual and family counselling
• speech and language therapy
• cognitive and functional occupational therapy
• group psychotherapy

Support group for people with disabilities

• discusses and addresses issues that may occur while integrating into the community

Support group for francophone families who are actively providing care and support to a person living with dementia either in the community, retirement residence or long-term care

National health charity working to reduce the incidence and impact of liver disease

• provides support for research, advocacy and education on the causes and prevention of liver disease

Cancer care including prevention, cancer assessment, treatment, support, follow-up care and end of life care.

Support and rehabilitation to patients and their families during treatments and follow-up. The team includes: social workers, dietitians, physiotherapists, speech and language pathologists, psychologists and psychiatrists.

Groups:

• Coping with Cancer Stress
• Connections 18-35
• Caregiver Support Group

Education sessions:

• Nutrition during Cancer Treatments
• Breathe
• Lymphedema Education Class

Information, referrals and support for people and families living with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder system navigation and individual support list of and help finding local qualified providers help with new Ontario Autism Program and purchases with Childhood Budgets or Interim One Time Funding parent resources and education social activities and events peer-to-peer mentoring