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The Resource Centre continues to provide the supports to the vulnerable, isolated community members living in their catchment:

Current services still offered (see separate records for details):

• Telephone and/or video based crisis intervention
• Telephone and/or video based crisis counseling
• Telephone and/or video based counseling for women experiencing gender based violence
• Telephone based regular check-ins
• Telephone support with navigating systems
• Food/supplies deliveries
• Medically necessary transportation
• Virtual programming and services
• Online resources

Services specific to COVID-19:

Frozen Meal delivery twice per week (Monday and Wednesday): call 613-591-3686 ext 333 or use Caredove to order: https://www.caredove.com/champlaincss. Orders must be in by Friday at 12 noon for Monday delivery, Monday at 12 noon for Wednesday delivery. This service is available to any vulnerable, isolated community members (no age restrictions). There is a fee associated with the cost of the meals; subsidies are available.

Grocery order delivery once per week (Monday): call 613-591-3686 ext 336 or send an email at info@wocrc.ca. Orders must be in by Thursday at 12 noon for delivery the following week. This service is available to any vulnerable, isolated community members (no age restrictions). Priority will be given to community members living in West Carleton. Delivery will be limited to 30 households/week. Payment will be made directly to the store for the grocery order; subsidies are available.

Virtual (video and phone) counselling and crisis intervention is available through our Counselling Services team. Services are available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 4:30 pm and every Wednesday until 7:30 pm. Call us at 613-591-3686 x 269 or email us at intake@wocrc.ca

COVID-19 (5 Sep 2022): Staff is available remotely and is assisting clients and employers via phone, video-meetings, phone and email. In-person meetings are available by appointment: info@cercottawa.ca or 613-828-2123

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Program
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario:
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers:

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection:

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer:

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Canada-Ontario Job Grant:

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses

COVID-19 (5 Jan 2022):Services are open to clients all over Ottawa, not just in the west end. Leave a voicemail at 613-288-3880 to book an appointment, email employment.info@pqchc.com or visit booknow.appointment-plus.com/b09xrklg/

Employment Ontario Employment Services

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers: help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant: financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Future Builders: pre-apprenticeship training in the General Carpentry trade

• available to youth between the ages of 15-29

Job Track Childcare: pre-apprenticeship training in the Child Development Practitioner trade

Youth Lead - pre-employment program which supports immigrant and refugee youth between the ages of 15-29

• to participate in the workforce
• to develop Canadian workplace skills

Internationally Trained Professionals Program: pre-employment program which supports new comers and refugees who are internationally trained professionals with mentorship and participation in the Canadian workplace

Community Connections for Newcomer Employment: pre-employment program for isolated newcomers who need support in accessing employment programming

In Motion and Momentum : pre-employment program which helps those who are stuck, begin to move in a direction that feels good, taps into their full potential and creates the life they want to live

Delivers and funds programs and human services to Ottawa residents in need of:

• child care
• financial assistance
• employment
• housing services
• long-term care

Child Care: Parents and child care professionals can visit ottawa.ca/childcare or call 3-1-1 (select language and choose option 4 daycare) for:

• Information about children's services (types of daycare, search tools and other useful resources)
• Access to the City of Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist to apply online for licensed child care (full fee and or subsidized for home-based, centre-based, school age or nursery/pre-school care)
• Help with daycare costs (subsidy) for families who qualify
• Planning for the EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Financial Assistance: Provides financial assistance for people who need temporary help with funds for food, transportation, housing/rent, medical, utilities and other basic needs through programs such as Ontario Works, Essential Health and Social Supports (EHSS) and Home Support Services.

Employment: Delivers employment programs and services to Ontario Works participants and the general public to help them prepare for, find and keep a job.

Housing Services: See separate record for details.

Long-Term Care: Operates four long-term care homes: Carleton Lodge and Peter D. Clark in Nepean, Centre d'accueil Champlain in Vanier, Garry J. Armstrong in Central Ottawa.

Services include:

• nursing and personal care
• therapy
• housekeeping
• food preparation
• recreational activities
• spiritual care
• social services

Also operates two adult day programs for seniors living in the community. These day programs provide respite care for caregivers and prevent premature admission to long-term care.

COVID-19 (4 May 2021): Food bank in operation by appointment only * the service is modified to store vouchers * clients must leave their name and number at 613-820-3073 and a volunteer will call them back

Support services and programs for families in need that have children attending a French school

Opération Nutrition+:

• Families pay $15 a month for a green-box containing fruits and vegetables
• the value of the green-box is approximately $75-85
• items added to the box based on family size
• additional items include bread, cheese, yogurt and milk to allow families to prepare lunches for their school-aged children
• powdered milk, cereal, and baby food, diapers, infant clothing will be offered to families with infants

Food Bank:

• Families in need can receive non-perishable items
• they must make an appointment and visit the office to do so

Holidays program:

• Food, free turkey and gift baskets available to registered families ONLY

Fund and stimulate innovative research

• educate and support
• promote access to high quality healthcare
• increase public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation
• emotional and educational support to patients, their families and friends
• advocates on behalf of patients
• information on prevention and treatment of kidney disease
• financial assistance to patients in emergency situations on referral from hospital social workers

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests, and experience
• job search strategies
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements

Canada-Ontario Job Grant: financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses

Grant Assistance Program (G.A.P.):

• provides financial help to individuals of all ages with physical disabilities who require special needs equipment to maintain or improve their quality of life
• supported primarily through donations and specific fundraising activities

STRIDE Wheelchairs Plus Recycling Depot:

• accepts donations of used medical/health equipment and if requested issues tax receipts, for the fair market value of the item
• equipment is thoroughly cleaned, repaired, and made available for purchase or payment-to-purchase plan basis (some restrictions may apply) at affordable prices to individuals referred
• input from the client's occupational therapist is required so that equipment ordered meets the individual's requirements
• see website for details on what can be donated and how to make a donation

Taxi company

• drivers trained in transportation for people with disabilities
• specialty vehicles available, including accessible vans

Programs and services for young cancer patients being treated in the National Capital Region and their families and their families

Co-ordinates:

• support groups: for parents of children On Treatment, for parents of children Off Treatment, for survivors, and young survivors (YSI-Youth Survivor Initiative)
  
• financial support: parking program providing parking passes to member parents * Patient Amenities Fund lessening the financial stress on the family * gas cards for hospital trips * Journey Forward packages * bursaries * Tori's Helping Hand Fund for families coping with a child in palliative care * Special Circumstances Fund for extraordinary situations
  
• education support: Cyberkids providing iPads or laptops to patients * workshops * E-Reader program * coping with cancer resources * bereavement resources * education support for survivors
  
• events: fundraising events and activities
  
• education: resources on the child's particular diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, impact on the life of the child and the family

Financial assistance and support for cancer patients and their families

• for those who have long wait periods or don't have funds to cover costs
• limited

Expenses such as:

• personal care
• hair pieces
• breast prosthesis
• home making services
• transportation to the local Regional Cancer Clinic
• accommodation for those traveling out of town for treatment

Information, education, advocacy, and support for individuals living with or affected by MS

• MS research to understand and halt disease progression

Offers financial assistance for children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities

• funds and disability solutions through direct financial assistance
• camp and Recreational Choices Program
• Feature Scholarships
• Incontinence Supplies Grant Program
• research
• advocacy
• public and consumer education and peer support
• information on local fundraising events

Financial assistance/funding for families to assist in covering the cost of equipment

• braces
• wheelchairs
• special equipment not covered under a medical insurance or government plan (based on financial need)

COVID-19 (8 June 2021) VAC offices and Service Canada centres are not open to the public due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). You can continue to connect with us through My VAC Account secure messaging or by calling 1-866-522-2122 or VAC Assistance Service 1-800-567-5803.

Visit their website for more details.

Counsels and advises Veterans and their dependents concerning entitlement under Veteran's Legislation

• accepts and initiates applications for Veterans' benefits including health care applications, Service Benevolent Funds and trust funds
• provides information and referral services to social welfare and health agencies
• assessment of Veterans with physical or mental disabilities and placement in an appropriate treatment centre: Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre at 613-526-7170
• may provide financial assistance to veterans where services are not otherwise covered
• VAC Assistance Service: short term counselling and/or crisis intervention

Click here for the Benefits Payment Calendar

Organization that offers help to Canadian amputees of all ages, through its programs:

• Key Tag and Address Label Service
  (1-800-250-3030)
• Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program: services to child amputees and their families
  (1-800-267-4023)
• National Amputee Centre (NAC): Educates amputees and their families about all aspects of amputation
  (1-877-612-2472)
• Advocacy
• PLAYSAFE / DRIVESAFE Programs: Kids-to-kids approach to safety awareness
  (1-800-267-7487)
• Adult Amputee Program: Provides adult amputees with financial assistance
  

Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities and their families

Supports and benefits available:

• accommodation
• basic living expenses
• prescription drugs
• basic dental care

Other supports and benefits may be available such as:

• eyeglasses
• hearing aids
• special diet allowance
• diabetic supplies
• ostomy supplies
• Extended Health Benefits
• surgical supplies
• emergency home repairs
• transportation needed to attend medical appointments
• guide dog allowance
• Upfront Child Care Benefit
• wheelchair/mobility device repairs and batteries

Out-of-Home Respite:

• for families of children with multiple special needs
• families can receive up to seven days of respite per year, provided in a location other than their own home

Enhanced respite funding:

• paid to families caring for a child who is medically fragile and/or depends on a technological device and needs care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• examples are children who rely on medical and technological equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, apnea monitors, renal dialysis, urinary catheters, colostomy bags
• take drugs intravenously
• rely on tracheotomy tube care, suctioning, oxygen support or tube feeding
• grant is paid in addition to other respite services
• families may be eligible for up to $3,500 per child, per year

Delivers services, support and advocacy for and with people with spinal cord injury

Regional services:

• staff members provide practical help, advocacy and assistance from injury right through rehabilitation and into the community

Connect Peer Program:

• matches people who are newly injured, and their family members, to people who have lived experience with a spinal cord injury

Cortree Disability Education Centre:

• online learning platform for people with SCI and other physical disabilities and their families
• information on relevant topics around living with a disability
• available for professionals

Delivers and funds programs and human services to Ottawa residents in need of:

• child care
• financial assistance
• employment
• housing services
• long-term care

Child Care: Parents and child care professionals can visit ottawa.ca/childcare or call 3-1-1 (select language and choose option 4 daycare) for:

• Information about children's services (types of daycare, search tools and other useful resources)
• Access to the City of Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist to apply online for licensed child care (full fee and or subsidized for home-based, centre-based, school age or nursery/pre-school care)
• Help with daycare costs (subsidy) for families who qualify
• Planning for the EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Financial Assistance: Provides financial assistance for people who need temporary help with funds for food, transportation, housing/rent, medical, utilities and other basic needs through programs such as Ontario Works, Essential Health and Social Supports (EHSS) and Home Support Services.

Employment: Delivers employment programs and services to Ontario Works participants and the general public to help them prepare for, find and keep a job.

Housing Services: See separate record for details.

Long-Term Care: Operates four long-term care homes: Carleton Lodge and Peter D. Clark in Nepean, Centre d'accueil Champlain in Vanier, Garry J. Armstrong in Central Ottawa.

Services include:

• nursing and personal care
• therapy
• housekeeping
• food preparation
• recreational activities
• spiritual care
• social services

Also operates two adult day programs for seniors living in the community. These day programs provide respite care for caregivers and prevent premature admission to long-term care.

COVID-19 (19 Jul 2022): OES centres are again open to the public.

Comprehensive employment and job search services, including:

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Programs:

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Hospitality and Food Service Worker Training Program

• Learn new skills and competencies for hospitality and food service work
• Create connections with the other individuals and build a network
• Benefit from a free learning experience with support for future jobs
• Guaranteed 30-hour placement
• Monetary supports throughout and upon completion of training

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario:
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers:

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection:

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer:

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Canada-Ontario Job Grant:

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses

Deduction for certain medical expenses enabling inidividuals to:

• work
• go to school
• do research for which a grant was received

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests, and experience
• job search strategies
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements

Canada-Ontario Job Grant: financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses