We are here for you during COVID-19.

We are here for you. And, there are many service changes.

Centretown Community Health Centre wants to help you stay safe. As Ottawa Public Health has suggested, we are limiting in-person contact. We are open to offer some essential services and have cancelled group programs. Detailed information is below.

We know that people are anxious and we encourage you to get information from reliable sources. We recommend the Ottawa Public Health and Public Health Agency of Canada websites to get the best information in real time.

Novel Coronavirus Self-Assessment

If you think you have 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further care.

If you come to our centre

• You will be asked some screening questions when you arrive and you may be redirected to Ottawa’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre.
• You will be given a mask if you do not have one.
• Try to stay 2 metres (6 feet) away from other people.
• Use hand sanitizer and minimize touching surfaces.

The Centre doors are open:

• Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Primary Care Service Changes

Our primary healthcare clinic is not accepting new clients right now because we are over-capacity. Learn more

The Primary Care phone lines 613-233-4697 to reach our medical team will remain open through regular hours:

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:  8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Thursday: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Your medical appointment: Most primary care appointments will be done virtually as telephone or video visits. 

• For phone visits: We will call you at the number we have on file at your scheduled appointment time. 
• For video visits: Prior to your appointment, we will send you a link via email to join the video call at the time of your scheduled appointment. To ensure that your video visit is successful, please prepare by taking a few simple steps.

Your primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) will do their best to address your issues including prescription renewals, referrals, lab test requisitions, etc. Your provider may determine during the virtual visit that an in-person visit is required and will book that appointment during the call.  If you already have an appointment booked, a staff person will be in touch with you if there is a change.

Primary Care Walk-In clinic: If you believe you need our walk-in services, please call ahead to 613-233-4697 as we will be booking these same day appointments on the phone as much as possible. If you come in person to the Walk-in Clinic you will be given an appointment time and asked to come back. This is being done to reduce the amount of time that you have to spend in the waiting room and therefore reduce the spread of illness.  

Other Program and Service Changes

Early Years – EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Programs and Services are being offered remotely. To see what’s available please click here.

Breastfeeding support : Although the weekly drop-in is cancelled, we continue to offer breastfeeding support on Tuesdays by an experienced Registered Nurse.  Support is provided over the phone, virtually or in person at Centretown Community Health Center.  To access these services, please call 613-233-2317 ext. 2144.

Infant feeding support is available by contacting our Early Years Nurse at 613-233-2317 ext 2144.

Playgroups:  Although our in-person playgroups are cancelled, we are offering playgroups on-line.  Click here for more information.

Parenting Support: We offer parenting support and resources to families and discuss everyday parenting matters. To access these services, please call 613-233-2317 ext. 2201.

Community Baby Weight Check: this service is now available on Tuesdays from 1 -4 p.m. by appointment only. To book an appointment call 613-233-4697.
Please note: this is not a medical appointment and a health care provider will not assess baby weights.

Emergency Baby Cupboard: Parents in need can access diapers once a month. Please call 613-233-4443 for  information about the emergency baby cupboard.

Community Health Promotion

Community Health Promotion and Community Development: Program and services are being offered remotely. Please join us. To see what’s available, click here.

Dietitian and smoking cessation: Individual appointments are available by phone until further notice. For smoking cessation clients, nicotine replacement products continue to be available.

Ottawa Good Food Box: We have started the Good Food Box in partnership with the MarketMobile, the Ottawa Good Food Box and Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre. It is now called Good Food on the Move.
Good Food On The Move is a “click & collect” service. We offer a wide selection of fresh affordable and local produce on our online store. Customers purchase online, and pick-up their order from a designated site in their local neighborhood.
Orders MUST be placed online at www.marketmobileottawa.com with debit or credit card.
At Centretown Community Health Centre, pick-ups are scheduled every second Wednesday 4pm to 6pm at 420 Cooper St, Ottawa, K2P 2N6.
Contact of the supervisor: Barkat (613) 233-4443

Volunteer Program: We thank the many community members offering to volunteer and support our shared community. We are coordinating volunteer efforts with our community partners.
Please note all our volunteer opportunities are on hold until further notice.
If you are well and want to help, please contact the Ottawa Food Bank or Ottawa Volunteer and/or reach out to your neighbours, look out for who on your street or in your building might need help with grocery shopping or medication pick up. Follow Ottawa Public Health Guidelines on staying well, limiting the spread of germs and social distancing.

If you would like to cancel any non-essential visits please let us know.

If you are registered in an upcoming group or have an appointment and have any questions, please call us at 613-233-4443.

Chiropody

Chiropodist appointments: continue to be in person, though only for urgent issues. You will be contacted if there is a change.

Mental Health and Addictions

Counselling Services:

• Existing appointments: Counselling services have been moved to telephone sessions. Your counselor will be in touch with you about this change.
• New appointments: To book a telephone counselling session please call 613-233-4443 x 2109. 

Counselling Connect: We want to make sure that everyone who needs counselling can get it. Quickly. 14 counselling services, including Centretown Community Health Centre, have joined forces to give all ages same-day or next-day access to a free counselling session. Visit www.counsellingconnect.org.

LESA Addictions Treatment for Older Adults: Substance Use and Problem Gambling counselling sessions have been moved to telephone sessions.  To book an appointment or learn more about this program please call 613-233-4443 x 2109.

LGBT2SQ+ Wednesdays walk-in: As a result of new protection measures put in place because of COVID-19, the walk-in counselling service offered on Wednesdays from 12-6:30pm for the LGBT2SQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit and queer) population will be offering a limited number of same-day phone appointments with a counsellor. In-person counselling sessions are not being offered at this time. To book a Wednesday same-day phone counselling appointment, please email us at lgbt2sqwednesday@centretownchc.org.

Harm reduction supplies: will continue to be available on Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Online Overcoming Anxiety and Depression group is offered on Thursdays from July 16 until August 6 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Group topics include: how to balance your life, benefits of exercising, and various techniques for changing either the way you think or behave so you can feel better, mobilize your  energy and end social isolation. If you are interested joining in or would like more information, please send an email to npopara@centretownchc.org or call 613-233-4443 ext. 3131.

Online Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a mutual-support group offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m . The group is open to people 50 and older. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction. They find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by science-based and sensible 4-Point Program. The training is offered in English. For more info, please send an email to Natasha at  npopara@centretownchc.org
After the Covid-19 situation, the group will be offered in-person at Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre (240 Centrum Blvd) on Mondays and at The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre (670 Albert St) on Wednesdays.

Practical assistance and social service walk-ins: Closed. For telephone support please call 613-233-4443 and ask to speak to a Community Support Worker.

Trans Health Program: the clinic is still running with a combination of virtual and in-person appointments. For more information, click here.

Diabetes Program