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COVID-19 (6 Sept 2021) continues to provide the following supports to our vulnerable, isolated community members living in the former cities of Kanata and Nepean and the former townships of Goulbourn and West Carleton:

• telephone based crisis intervention
• telephone based crisis counseling
• telephone 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

Visit the Facebook page for details on all other programs and services.

Community and social services

Services for Children, Youth and Families

• Ontario Early Years Centre
• Bullying Prevention Program
• The ZONE drop-in for youth
• Queerios Youth Drop-In
• child and youth community development
• homework club
• resources
• Fun Friends programs
• Toys on Tour program

Community Support Programs for Seniors and Adults with Physical Disabilities

• Adult Day Program
• Diners' Club
• caregiver support
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Program
• Telephone Reassurance Program
• Meals on Wheels/Frozen meals
• friendly visiting
• transportation to medical and non-medical appointments
• foot care clinics
• social programs
• Snow Go Assist

Violence Against Women Program

• individual and group counselling for abused women and their children
• Peer Support Program (volunteers supporting abused women)
• Child Witness Program
• Transitional Housing Support Program
• Chrysalis House, a shelter for abused women (24-hour crisis line 613-591-5901)

Counselling Services

• short-term counselling
• crisis counselling
• information and referral services
• confidential counselling and referral services to the LGBTQ+ community

COVID-19 (6 Sept 2021): This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Home delivered hot and frozen meals service

COVID-19: Please note that due to the pandemic, Diners Club programming has been put on hold until further notice.

Group meals and social activities

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 (October 24, 2022): The Centre continues to provide grocery and prescription delivery, medical transportation and other supports to vulnerable seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in Ottawa's West End. Call 613-829-9777 or email info@oldeforge.ca for assistance. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page and website. The Olde Forge will follow Ottawa Public Health Guidelines with regards to resumption of in person services. Information and referral service to access support in the community.

Services:

• information and referral
• friendly visiting
• telephone assurance
• luncheon program
• seniors day program
• respite care
• grocery delivery
• recreation program
• grocery shopping bus service (resumption date to be determined)
• transportation to medical appointments and non-urgent transportation.
• caregiver support

Home and Yard maintenance:

• snow removal
• light and heavy house-cleaning
• minor repairs and odd jobs

Fitness and Social Programs:

• The Olde Forge Programs provide barrier-free, low cost recreational and physical fitness activities, social and educational programming to local seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities who want to maintain their independence in the community by keeping socially connected and/or keeping physically active

Foot care clinics:

• examination of feet and legs
• prevention care and health teaching
• treatment of ingrown toenails and thick nails
• trimming and filing of nails
• calluses and corn care
• nail care
• referral services

Snow Go and Snow Go Assist program:

• matching service for those looking to hire a 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

COVID-19 (August 9, 2021): Luncheon Program is cancelled until further notice. Offering daily group phone activities Mon-Fri. Offering a Zoom call on Wednesday afternoon that participants can either call in on the phone or join on webcam. Participants still need to register with Vanessa first since the Zoom information is kept to just members only.

Activities include:

• trivia
• discussion groups
• games and musical entertainment
• group meals and social activities: maximum of 20 clients

Kosher meals on wheels

• frozen and fresh meals are delivered weekly

Programs and services for seniors

Kosher Meals on Wheels:

• delivers Kosher meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities and convalescents
• frozen and fresh meals

Leisure Activities and Meal Programs:

• meals in a social setting
• referrals to other leisure programs for active seniors
• weekly social program for Russian Seniors

Transportation:

• transportation for medical appointments and shopping for seniors and adults with disabilities

Friendly Visiting:

• offers regular visits by volunteers to isolated seniors living at home

Teleshalom:

• Tele-assurance links a volunteer caller with a senior and adults with disabilities living alone by means of a daily telephone call
• if there is no answer, an emergency system ensures the client is not at risk

Community Chaplain:

• a Chaplain visit to Jewish seniors and palliative clients living in long-term care facilities

Home Visits and system navigation:

• social workers go to the senior's home to provide an assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate services

Caregiver Support:

• therapeutic counselling to a caregiver or a family member who has an emotional, behavioural, mental health, or severe stress problem that is impeding their ability to provide care and support for the client
• time-limited and goal-directed

Long-Distance Caregiver Support:

• guidance for adult children who live in other cities and have concerns for their Ottawa parents' well being or for those who have parents living outside of Ottawa

Claims Conference:

• compensation, home care and social work services available to Jewish victims of the Holocaust
• application required

Pentecostal church

• nursery and childcare available during service
• various ministries for children and adolescents

The Movement: volunteer opportunities and service for young adults

SHE: women's group, special events - ladies small groups

Connections/Legacy Seniors: special events

Communities/Small Groups: various practical and theoretical Bible study groups

Sanctuary Youth & Jr High: small groups & activities for youth

Bethel Kids: kids program Wednesday evenings

Bethel Care Centre (see separate record for more information)

Friday luncheon program

• congregate dining
• hot lunch
• transportation
• social program
• special event outings

Home Support Services

• personal care/respite care/homemaking
• assisted living services

Adult Day Program

• Virtual and telephone programming available during COVID-19
• transportation available as resources permit

Snow Go Program

• low-income seniors and people with disabilities can apply to receive financial assistance

Wheels to Meals / Congregate Dining: luncheon program:

• Virtual & and phone programming available during COVID-19
• includes hot meal and social activities
• monthly outing ON HOLD during COVID transportation available as resources permit

Transportation

• Medical Appointments, onsite social programming, grocery outings

Aging in Place:

• specific Ottawa Community Housing Buildings

Volunteers deliver hot noon meals

• frozen meals available
  • clients are encouraged to switch from daily hot meal delivery to frozen meals in bulk
  • for those who cannot manage heating up frozen meals, hot meals will be provided)
  • it is also recommended that clients order additional frozen meals in bulk to reduce the frequency of deliveries
• Saturday deliveries available
• service on a short-term or long-term basis

Food service

• healthy meals
• frozen meals to purchase
• fresh salads (starting in Oct)
• fish and chicken are always an alternate to the daily menu
• beverages, muffins, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts are available
• lunch (soup, sandwiches, a hot lunch) is available

Provides opportunities for individuals to participate in social, recreational,educational and volunteer activities and benefit from social and health services

Programs:

• day centre activities
• Adult Day Program
• Community support services
• Seniors' Centre Without Walls (telephone-based programming)

Food Services:

• reasonably priced meals
• nutritious hot lunches, soup and sandwiches, muffins, desserts, snacks, beverages
• take-out meals
• festive and theme dinner parties
• some diet restrictions can be accommodated
• grocery shopping/food delivery

Physical Activities:

• chair exercise
• fitness centre
• yoga
• dance classes
• well-being classes
• weights or cardio
• zumba
• pole walking

In House Services:

• hair salon
• foot care
• massage therapy
• esthetics
• wellness clinic

Craft Program:

• painting
• quilting
• stained glass
• knitting
• crochet
• jewellery making
• woodworking

Performing Arts:

• choir
• choir chimes
• performing groups and bands
• home of the Grey Jazz Band

Education and Health Program:

• computer classes
• current affairs
• language classes
• wellness seminars
• guest lecturers
• day trips

Games and Social Program:

• cards
• dance
• sing along
• monthly birthday party
• special events and teas
• bingo

Fitness Programs:

• for adults regardless of fitness level, mobility or agility and for persons who suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis, or other muscular or cardiovascular conditions

COVID-19 (3 May 2023) PSO, including all programming in the hospitals, at the Bronson Centre and in the community are closed until further notice. Peer support by telephone and social groups online. Staff can still be reached via phone or email with different hours to accommodate support needs. Families can continue to email and leave messages for the Family Peer Support team and they will be returned. Call 613-567-4379 ext 118 and leave a message.

This information is regularly updated on their website


Non-profit organization

For peers:

• educational and fun workshops
• social and recreational events
• outings
• PARK MEETUPS - BRITANNIA BEACH WALKING GROUP (groups of 5), register in advance with sarab@pso-ottawa.ca.
• support groups
• volunteer opportunities
• Online family Peer Support group: Ongoing weekly with various discussion topics
• weekly discussions on various topics such as communication strategies, boundaries, codependency, letting go of control etc.
• coffee, snack, sense of community, companionship and support

The Community Transitions Group: support and social reconnection group that runs on Tuesdays

• monthly brainstorm challenges and ideas around transitioning from hospital to community

Online fun activities:

• Laughter Yoga
• Craft and chat
• Games and Trivia
• Virtual lounge
• Creative expressions

COVID-19 (17 Aug 2022): Take Away Meals now available for online order or window pick up at our commercial kitchen location.

Food and catering service

• sandwiches, salads, hot/cold buffet, coffee, tea
• small wedding and private party catering
• custom catering
• store front offering our full online catalogue
• online order system for pick up of frozen entrees
• preserves and spices in store front

Grocery delivery: fresh meals delivery at lunch

• partnership with local grocery stores
• frozen meals available
• checking client's wellness
• report client's needs for assistance to agency
• will report if there is no response at time of meal delivery
• follow up with clients in need
• week days only

A variety of dining and social gatherings. Activities include:

• group meals and social activities (registration required for most activities)
• drop-in programs
• games and musical entertainment

Aims to help seniors remain safely at home after leaving the hospital

• offers community support services free of charge for the first 10 business days from when you arrive home from the hospital

Services available to you during the program may include:

• transportation from hospital to your home upon discharge
• transportation to medical follow-up appointments
• home help such as laundry and light housekeeping
• personal care such as help with bathing
• Meals on Wheels delivery of frozen meals to your home

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

COVID-19 (26 Aug 2021) Closed to the public until September 2021.

Group meets for a lunch and social or health activity

• Monday program is located at Abbotsford
• Monday afternoon program is a field trip to a local venue such as a shopping centre, park, or other attraction

Hours of Operation and events are regularly updated on their Facebook page and Google Directory.
Drop-in centre for adults located in Centretown

• supportive counselling
• referrals
• crisis intervention
• advocacy
• free condoms and SITE supplies (needle exchange, Safe Inhalation)
• hygiene supplies, including menstruation supplies
• emergency telephone
• light meals
• coffee and tea served
• free WIFI
• recreational activities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Drop-in services on the 2nd level of Centretown United Church are NOT ACCESSIBLE. Take-out or Dine in options available to each walk-in during meal times.

Emergency shelter for adult men - day services available for residents and community members

Free community meals, 7 days a week

• drop-in for non-residents
• meals served to residents three times daily

Community Meal Food Truck

• Weekly offerings at various sites, changing schedule. See website for details.

Client services

• personalized case management
• housing assistance
• employment support
• educational support (Stepping Stones Learning Centre and Discovery University)
• mental health support

Health supervision and counselling services

• offered for substance use issues

Primary care clinic

• provides accessible health care to homeless people who have n access to family medical care
• hosts specialty care clinics, including foot care and women's health

Spiritual Christian counselling offered by chaplain on premises

• chapel services

Free clothing offered to men

Addiction and Trauma Services at the Ottawa Mission

• drop-in group support to men
• structured live-in program with beds and aftercare

Dental program

• emergencies
• preventative
• surgical
• restorative
• removable denture care for people in shelters or living on the street

The ID Project Drop in Clinic: see separate record for more information

Supportive emergency housing

• 169 beds
• Meals, clothing, counselling, case management and referrals
• Special Care Unit for men with spiritual, emotional and physical needs
• Locked 2 man dorms: long-term stay (3 months) for working clients saving up for first and last month's rent

Family Tracing Service:

• an international tracing service for immediate relatives
• inquirer must be searching for a near relative and be able to provide essential information about the missing person
• requests can be accepted or rejected based upon considerations of reasonableness, feasibility or motive

COVID-19 (August 12, 2021): Until further notice, only essential visitors are allowed to enter and are actively screened. Those who fail the screening will not be allowed to enter. Visit the Montfort Renaissance website for up-to-date information.

Residence offering assisted living services for high-risk seniors

• Francophone environment
• private, semi-private and rooms for three with full bathroom
• staff available days, evenings, and nights
• exercise sessions
• laundry services
• accessible garden
• organized social activities
• emergency response system
• security service 24/7