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HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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NEW PROGRAM! Free Yoga Classes
Thursdays (1520 Caldwell Avenue)
Women's Yoga: 1pm-1:30pm
Community Yoga: 1:40-2:30pm
Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and help with healing. All are welcome. Click here to view poster.
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Community
NEW PROGRAM! Free Yoga Classes
Thursdays (1520 Caldwell Avenue)
Women's Yoga: 1pm-1:30pm
Community Yoga: 1:40-2:30pm
Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and help with healing. All are welcome. Click here to view poster.
Westboro Community Kitchen
Monday, October 31 from 5:30pm-7pm (29 Van Lang Private, Fieldhouse)
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with your neighbours at the Fieldhouse. Free and everyone is welcome. Vegetarian and halal options and take out is available upon request. Featuring trick or treat candy for kids! Volunteering opportunities available if you have a passion for cooking and love to give back to the community. Click here to view poster.
Anti-Racism Training (Free)
Tuesday, November 1 from 2:30pm-4:30pm (online)
This workshop is a space for community leaders who want to challenge racism both around them and in their own heads and hearts. Discussing various topics such as structural and systemic racism, capacity building, conflict resolution, and more. Free to attend. Click here to view poster. Click here to register.
Cultural Sensitivity Training (Free)
Tuesday, November 8 from 2:30pm-4:30pm (online)
Join in the conversation acknowledging and appreciating cultural diversity! Discussion topics include the significance of longstanding traditions, how to embrace our differences and how to resolve conflict stemming from cultural difference. Free to attend. Click here to view poster. Click here to register.
Mental Health First Aid Training (Free)
Monday, November 14 and 21 from 9:30am-4:30pm (McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy Street)
This 2-day course will cover the basics of Mental Health First Aid, ALGEE, Substance Use, Mood disorders, Anxiety and Psychotic Disorder. Participants will receive a Certficate at the end of the course. refreshments and lunch provided, free to attend. Click here to view poster. Click here to register.
Creating the Change We Want Training (Free)
Various days and times, 8 training sessions in total
Creating the Change We Want offers exercises and workshops aimed at building the capacity of neighbourhood residents to effect positive change. Disponible également en français. Click here to view poster. For more information contact Helen 613-722-4000 poste 244.
Wickedly Westboro Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 14 to Monday, October 31 (Westboro)
Join the spooky, safe and fun scavenger hunt in Westboro! Find the Wickedly Westboro symbols in business windows throughout Westboro Village, share the photos and be entered to win one of TEN gift bags filled with haunted Halloween treats from Westboro Village businesses. Click here for more information.
Ottawa Mission Food Truck
2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 3-4pm (1180 Shillington Ave)
Every Friday, from 10:30am-11:30am (29 Van Lang Private)
Free hot meal, freshly prepared by the Ottawa Mission Food Truck. Vegetarian options will also be available. Click here to view Shillington poster. Click here to view Van Lang poster.
Ottawa Public Library: Bookmobile
Tuesdays from 3-4:30pm (1520 Caldwell Avenue)
Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm (29 Van Lang Private)
Wednesdays from 2:15-3pm (960 Silver Street)
No appointment is needed to return items or pick up holds at the Bookmobile. Offering a small collection at all stops too! Click here for more information.
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Hygiene for Humanity: Donation Drive
Carlington Community Health Centre would like to sincerely thank all the generous donors of the Hygiene for Humanity Drive last week! We are thrilled with the number of hygiene items donated for Community Health and Wellbeing Week and look forward to giving out these items to residents. Thank you!!
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Parent & Child
EarlyON Playgroups and Programs
In-person playgroups at 900 Merivale Rd and various community locations! Workshops, Parenting Support programs, One on One consults about your child's development, community resources: Just Ask Us! Click here to view the October calendar and email us to register for a playgroup, parenting program, or to get more information. Please subscribe to the EarlyON newsletter for updates and details.
Snack & Chat
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 1pm-2pm - Zoom Registration
Health and parenting program for women interested in learning about parenting, health issues, nutrition. For more information call Rana at 613-722-4000 ext. 246. Offered in English. Click here to read consent to participate in online live program.
Twins & More
Tuesdays, from 9:30am-11am - Zoom Registration
Join other parents of multiples in the first 12 weeks via our free online sessions with professional Lactation Consultant. Online only (offered in English.) Click here to read consent to participate in online live program.
Buns in the Oven
Wednesdays, from 11am-12pm - Zoom Registration
A friendly prenatal support program for those who are pregnant and are interested in learning about pregnancy and nutrition. Featuring connections to a lactation consultant.
Q&A with a Lactation Consultant
Thursdays from 2-3pm - Zoom Registration
Join Carlington CHC's Lactation Consultant Janice over Zoom to ask your questions about breastfeeding, navigating the first 4-6 weeks, and connect with other parents. Click here to view poster, and click here to read consent to participate in online live program.
Pregnant in Ottawa - Live Online Prenatal Classes
Ongoing - Request to join the Facebook group
Join other families in Ottawa for ongoing support throughout your entire pregnancy, and post-partum. Join the monthly session that best fits where you are in your pregnancy. Learn what you need to know, when you need to know it.
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EarlyON Newsletter
Click here to view the October calendar and email us to register for a playgroup, parenting program, or to get more information. Please subscribe to the EarlyON newsletter for updates and details, including health tips and fun games to play at home!
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Youth & Teens
After School Program
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
We're back for another school year! Join us after school for homework help, sports, snacks and more! A mix of academic, social, and physical activities for students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. Free and registration required. Click here to view poster.
After the Bell
Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm-6pm (29 Van Lang, Fieldhouse)
We're back for another school year! Join us after school for homework help, sports, snacks and more! A mix of academic, social, and physical activities for students aged 8 to 12. Free and registration required. Click here to view poster.
Redblacks Youth Mentorship Program
A free opportunity to bond with a pro athlete through the Ottawa Redblacks and Youth Mentorship Program (for youth ages 14-18). Receive one-on-one individual mentoring by dedicated athletes, focusing on building supportive relationships between athletes and high school youth. Click here to view poster, or for more information, email Natasha or call 613-722-4000 ext. 322.
SWAG (Students Will All Graduate)
SWAG (Students Will All Graduate) is offered by a team of Youth Workers, Ontario Certified Teachers and Volunteers 4 days a week throughout the school year and summer. The program provides credit based academic support, social recreation programming, mentoring and relationship building, and skill based leadership programming. Click here to view poster.
Carlington Youth Drop-In
Tuesdays from 6-8pm on Instagram and in-person at Bellevue Community Centre (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Carlington CHC offers this program online and in-person. Drop-In to youth ages 12 to 18, with weekly fun activities. For more info, email Jenny.
STAR Fall Programs
Tuesdays at Van Lang, Wednesdays at Carlington Gym, and Thursdays at Caldwell Family Centre
Christie Lake Kids' Skills Through Arts and Recreation (STAR) programs engage children and youth aged 6-17 in activities that include opportunities to participate in a variety of experiences. Offering after-school programs like art, soccer, cooking and music at various community centres. Click here for days, times and locations.
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Westboro Community Kitchen
Monday, October 31 from 5:30pm-7pm (29 Van Lang Private, Fieldhouse)
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with your neighbours at the Fieldhouse. Free and everyone is welcome. Vegetarian and halal options and take out is available upon request. Featuring trick or treat candy for kids! Volunteering opportunities available if you have a passion for cooking and love to give back to the community. Click here to view poster.
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Seniors
Ottawa Mystic Market
Saturday, October 29 from 10am-4pm (Churchill Senior Centre, 345 Richmond Road)
In association with Westboro Village BIA for the Wickedly Westboro Event (see Community section for more information). Costumes strongly encouraged! Featuring tarot readers, psychics, crystals, books, decor, clothing, oddities, bones, skulls, handmade jewelry, gifts and more! Click here for more information.
Seniors Chair Exercises
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 1:00-1:40pm (in-person at 900 Merivale and online - Zoom)
In partnership with Family Physio, offering free chair exercises for older adults to increase mobility and build strength and balance. Designed for all skill levels, everyone welcome! Click here to view poster.
Brain Bingo
Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Join us Tuesday afternoons for non-competitive fun of Bingo and trivia! Bring a friend or make new friends, free to join, all seniors welcome. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate provided. Click here to view poster.
A Friendly Voice
This telephone friendly visiting line for seniors is designed to provide an option for those who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Volunteers can assist by providing contact information for local services and resources for seniors. Call 613-692-9992 or 1-855-892-9992. Click here to visit the website.
Senior's Centre Without Walls
Offered through the Good Companions, Senior's Centre Without Walls is a free interactive telephone-based program that provides a rich line-up of health-related information from professionals in the community, later-life learning opportunities, participation in brain-stimulating activities, and most of all, the space to create meaningful friendships and community for those who may feel isolated. Call 613-236-0428 ext. 2323 or click here for more information.
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Health Services
Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Pain Workshops
Thursdays, October 27 to December 1, from 1pm-3:30pm (online)
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain is a six-week workshop for anyone suffering from pain, which could include but is not limited to: low back pain, pain from motor vehicle accidents, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Anyone can register themselves for a workshop, no referral from a health care professional is needed. Click here for more information.
Caldwell Vaccination Clinic
Thursdays, from 1pm-7pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Fridays, from 10am-4pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
There is a vaccination hub set up in Caldwell to ask questions, or get access to a vaccine for all eligible ages. Click here to view poster.
COVID-19 Vaccines: UPDATE
Do you have questions about the new bivalent booster dose? Consider getting your booster ahead of what may be an active flu and respiratory illness season in our community if you are 18 and over. It is recommended to receive the Bivalent Booster at an interval of at least six months from your previous dose. For more information click here.
Canadian Public Health Association Webinars and Podcasts
CPHA and other national-level public health organizations have partnered with public health researchers and practitioners to present different views and work that is occurring across Canada in the field of infectious disease and climate change. Click here for more information.
Telehealth Ontario
Telehealth Ontario is a free service provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that allows residents to speak to a Registered Nurse any time of the day or night. Offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-866-797-0000.
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Women's Support Group (VAW)
Wednesdays, October 26 - January 25, from 9:30am-12pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Support group for women who have experienced abuse by their partner (past or present) Learn about abusive relationships and their impacts, through discussions and activities. Breakfast, financial help for childcare and bus tickets available. Click here to view poster.
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Mental Health & Addiction
Carlington CHC Crisis Intake
Intake services have changed and are provided through the support of technology as much as possible. Please contact intake by email or call 613-722-4000 ext. 260 to make arrangements to pick up any needed items, such as access to our food or baby cupboard. Intake is open Monday to Friday from 1-4pm.
Women's Support Group (VAW)
Wednesdays, October 26 - January 25, from 9:30am-12pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Support group for women who have experienced abuse by their partner (past or present) Learn about abusive relationships and their impacts, through discussions and activities. Breakfast, financial help for childcare and bus tickets available. Click here to view poster.
Women in the Wild
Wednesdays, bi-weekly, from 1-3pm
Join our support group as we explore the outdoors! Activities include forest therapy walks, photography, sketching in nature, hiking, and more! Various locations throughout Ottawa and Gatineau. Transportation from Carlington CHC is provided. Click here to view poster.
Coping: Group Conversation Sessions
Wednesdays from 5-7pm (900 Merivale Road)
This supportive group counselling is for community members struggling with substance-use, addictive behaviours, trauma, anxiety and/or depression. Providing a safe and responsive environment for people to learn and share different ways of coping with life's challenges. Registration required. Click here to view poster.
Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Group (online)
Tuesdays, November 8 to December 20, from 12pm-2pm (Zoom)
Join CentretownCHC's 8-week online group to learn how to manage anxiety and depression. Providing practical tools to help you feel better, increase your energy, and connect with others. Click here for more information.
Neighbourhood Wellness Hub
Wednesdays and Thursdays, various times (Bellevue Community Centre - 1475 Caldwell Ave)
Ottawa Public Health is offering wellness tips, assistance through Counselling Connect, connection to mental and substance use health services through AccessMHA and 1call1click. Click here to view poster.
Counselling Connect
With planning and development support from the Ottawa Health Team-Équipe Santé Ottawa, community-based mental health and addiction counselling providers responded. Counselling Connect provides all ages free access to a same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session, and counsellors can be requested from the African, Caribbean and Black communities, the LGBT2QI communities, and the Indigenous communities, and is also offered in Arabic. Click here for more information.
1 Call 1 Click
Helping children, youth and families, wanting to be connected with the right mental health and addiction services and care when they need it. Also offering bilingual system navigation for primary care providers, family doctors, organizations and school boards. Click here for more information.
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Current employment opportunities:
Administrative Assistant. Full time, permanent.
Headstart Teacher - RECE. Full time, permanent.
Early Years Program Workers. Casual, relief.
Physician. Locum (casual).
Registered Nurses. Casual (Job Inventory).
Become a Member:
Click here to access the application form
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