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COVID19 (28 Oct 2020) : Open for walk-in and telephone support.

Integrated hub for youth to help with social and community needs

Peer services, outreach, and system navigation service as well as mental health and substance use services integrated with a range of other youth services

Services include:

• mental health counselling
• addiction counselling
• primary care
• peer navigation
• housing support
• employment and education support
• youth drop in

Partnership between Cornwall Community Hospital, Centre de santé communautaire de l'Estrie, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, L'Équipe psycho-sociale, City of Cornwall, Job Zone d'Emploi, Laurencrest Youth Services, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, The Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG, and YouTurn Youth Support Services

Drop-in centre where teenagers can talk to a public health nurse about any health-related issue

• counselling on birth control, sexuality, relationships, lifestyle and life skills
• pap smears test
• sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing

Centres available at offices in Alexandria, Cornwall, Casselman, Hawkesbury, Rockland and Winchester

Provides a safe place where youth can experience new opportunities and develop skills for life

• teen drop-in centre grades 7-12
• after-school programming for children grades 1-6 (7 locations)
• day camps
• youth programs in the counties
• specialty programs (cooking, technology, music)

Recreation centre for older adults

• education
• health
• Alzheimer clinic
• monthly special thematic activities
• computer room and Wi-Fi
• community events for the general public
• room rental

Activities:

• bingo
• line dancing
• darts
• choir
• card games
• sand bags
• bridge
• exercise
• special events

After school program:

• offers specialized programming to meet the needs and interests of area youth
• free snacks and hot meals served daily

Access to support at home or in the community

• recreational and social events

Access to support at home or in the community:

• wellness clinic
• social and recreational activities
• footcare
• meals Delivery

COVID-19 (15 Apr 2020): Many services have been modified. See website for full list of changes. Meals on wheels is still offered; Diner's club is cancelled.

• respite care
• recreational and social activities

COVID-19 (11 August 2021) Services are still available. Call 613-525-1533 ext 221 or email employment@giag.ca for assistance or visit the Facebook page for additional information.

GIAG Programs:

• Employment Services
• The Learning Centre - Before and After School Program
• Early ON Program - Family Resource Centres
• Seniors Day Away Program
• Youth in Transition Worker Program

Access to support at home or in the community:

• wellness clinic
• social and recreational activities
• footcare
• meals Delivery

Community support services

• Elder Abuse Prevention Program
• Going Home Program
• health and wellness clinics
• volunteer opportunities

Enabling seniors and adults with disabilities to remain independent and safe in their own homes

• other site in Manotick

Program includes:

• Meals on Wheels (fresh and frozen entrees)
• diners programs
• transportation to medical appointments
• weekly grocery delivery
• friendly visiting
• weekday daily telephone calls (telephone assurance program)
• foot care clinics
• respite
• caregiver support groups
• social recreational activities (fitness/crafts/information sessions)
• adult day program
• information and referral

Recreation department

Spencerville:

• arena
• two softball diamonds with lights

Johnstown:

• the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre at 24 Sutton Dr (available to rent for wedding receptions, meetings, family picnics, etc.)
• community pool (613-925-5822 summer only)
• two softball diamonds, three beach volleyball courts, two tennis courts, three horse-shoe pits and a soccer field

Cardinal:

• community pool at 4044 Dishaw St (613-657-4504) and arena at Ingredion Centre at 4011 Dishaw St
• across the street from the community pool and arena: two full-size ball diamonds (one with lights), tennis and basketball courts
• at the waterfront: large picnic area with volleyball, horse shoe pits, and a canteen during the summer months

Seniors' centre offering activities such as:

• cards
• crafts
• pool tables
• weaving and exercise classes
• day trips and events

Safe meeting place for youth activities

• cooking club, games, computers, sports, homework, etc.

Youth drop-in

• provides recreational programming
• assist the youth making positive lifestyle choices
• fun, safe and non-judgmental environment

Recreational programs and services offered for preschoolers, children, youth, adults, seniors and families

Activities such as:

• aquatics (including swim lessons, certification programs and aqua-fitness classes)
• adult group fitness classes
• family fitness classes
• physical education
• personal training
• dance
• sports
• adult and youth programs
• variety of health and wellness programs

Playcare (child minding) service is available

• financial assistance available

COVID19 (28 Oct 2020) : Open for walk-in and telephone support.

Integrated hub for youth to help with social and community needs

Peer services, outreach, and system navigation service as well as mental health and substance use services integrated with a range of other youth services

Services include:

• mental health counselling
• addiction counselling
• primary care
• peer navigation
• housing support
• employment and education support
• youth drop in

Partnership between Cornwall Community Hospital, Centre de santé communautaire de l'Estrie, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, L'Équipe psycho-sociale, City of Cornwall, Job Zone d'Emploi, Laurencrest Youth Services, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, The Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG, and YouTurn Youth Support Services

Municipal Departments are responsible for:

Administration Department:

• policies
• by-laws
• administrative procedures
• the preparation of municipal council agendas and minutes
• official correspondence
• human resources
• municipal elections along with the issuance of marriage licences
• lottery licences
• burial permits
• death and birth registrations

Finance Department:

• annual budgets
• the municipal debt
• banking arrangements
• tax collection
• water and sewer billings
• long and short term investments and loans

Recreation Department: management of municipal recreational facilities

• parks
• arenas
• community centres
• the promotion of recreational programs, for obtaining available recreational grants as well as the maintenance of municipal and community buildings

Infrastructure and Planning Department:

• road maintenance
• engineering
• environment (including garbage and recycling collections)
• waterworks
• sanitary sewers and municipal drains
• monitors the land use planning and development while ensuring quality of life for its residents with respect to harmonization of activities, spaces and landscapes

Construction Department:

• ensures compliance of the Ontario Building Code and the municipal by-laws relating to all construction projects

Daycare:

• service for toddlers
• preschoolers
• school aged children

Protective Services Department (By-Law Services):

• protecting health
• safety
• peace within the community by enforcing municipal by-laws

Fire department:

• protects lives
• properties
• and environment of residents

Library:

• services
• books
• videos
• musical cassettes
• and others in both official languages

Centre of excellence for active living for Francophones and Francophiles

• with over 600 members and 200 volunteers
• encourages active living and the development of its members by offering a warm meeting place and by organizing social, recreational, cultural and educational activities
• the link for the calendar of activities is here
• offers a room rental service with a capacity of up to 160 people and a catering service on site

Community support program

• Meals on Wheels (fresh and frozen entrees)
• diners programs
• weekly grocery delivery
• respite
• caregiver support and training
• social/recreational activities (fitness/crafts/information sessions)
• adult day programs
• information and referral

Accessible community centre

• six private classrooms including an accessible computer lab and life skills room
• two large activity spaces with a removable wall to make one large room
• learning kitchen
• two barrier-free washrooms with ceiling track lifts and adjustable height change tables
• two Snoezelen rooms

Recreation centre for retirees

• visual arts and crafts
• reading club
• choir
• dance
• zumba and fitness
• yoga and tai chi
• Spanish classes
• spiritual gatherings
• sharing meetings
• bridge
• social events
• breakfasts, lunches
• music classes
• outings

Recreational programs and services offered for preschoolers, children, youth, adults, seniors and families

Activities such as:

• aquatics (including swim lessons, certification programs and aqua-fitness classes)
• adult group fitness classes
• family fitness classes
• physical education
• personal training
• dance
• sports
• adult and youth programs
• variety of health and wellness programs

Playcare (child minding) service is available

• financial assistance available

Serves all communities in Ottawa South from new immigrants and Canadians to refugees, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and all faith

Services include, but are not limited to:

• offering individual short-term counselling to individuals and families in crisis
• helping parents learn to raise a more confident children and youth
• organizing opportunities for seniors to interact socially
• providing information, resources and referrals to refugees and new Canadians
• providing services to assist seniors to live more independently
• working with residents to take back their neighbourhoods
• providing youth safe space and programming during after school hours
• offering teens a place to learn new skills and connect with their peers
• providing community development and health promotion services that focus on addressing and raising awareness of the social determinants of health such as income, poverty, education, transportation, environment, isolation and social exclusion
• Summer Acheivement program for youth