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HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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The Carlington CHC Newsletter will take a short holiday break next week and will return on January 5, 2023.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
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Carlington Community Health Centre: Holiday Hours
CLOSED:
Friday, December 23rd (afternoon)
Monday, December 26th (all day)
Tuesday, December 27th (all day)
Friday, December 30th (afternoon)
Monday, January 2nd (all day)
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Community
Caldwell Holiday Dinner
TODAY! December 22 from 4:30pm-7:30pm (1520 Caldwell Ave)
Celebrate the holidays with your neighbours with a friendly-family evening and dine-in turkey dinner and desert. Featuring a festive photo booth, face painting, musical performance, local henna artist, and more! Free and everyone is welcome. Click here to view poster.
Merry and Bright Tree Decorating Event
Contest deadline: December 24, 2022 (Various locations throughout Carlington)
The Carlington Community Association’s Annual Merry and Bright Tree Decorating Event is back! Make your own ornament to decorate any of 5 CCA Merry and Bright Trees in our neighbourhood to enter to win some great prizes from local Carlington businesses. For more information, click here.
Free Holiday Meals 2022
Various days and locations throughout Ottawa
The Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario (CNEO) has compiled a list of free holiday meals throughout the City of Ottawa during the month of December. Click here for the full list or call 2-1-1 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 3pm-4:30pm (1520 Caldwell Avenue)
Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm (29 Van Lang Private)
Wednesdays from 2:15pm-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.
Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library
877a Boyd Avenue - map
Looking for something to do over the holidays? Borrow outdoor equipment from the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library for free! Click here for more information. Check out local skating rinks with the City of Ottawa, click here.
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EarlyON Playgroups and Programs
EarlyON programs will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 23, 2022 to Friday, January 6, 2023.
For more information email: earlyon@carlingtonchc.org.
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Parent & Child
EarlyON Playgroups and Programs
EarlyON programs will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 23, 2022 to Friday, January 6, 2023
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 December 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.
Supporting Neighbourhood Caregivers Training - Arabic Sessions
Mondays, January 16 to March 13 from 1pm-2:30pm (online)
Are you interested in opening a home day care? Register today for these free online training sessions, certificate provided. Topics include home childcare business, children stress, Child Care Guidance, home safety, nutrition, behaviour management, and more! Click here to view poster.
Snack & Chat
4th Thursday of the month, from 1pm-2:30pm - 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 view poster.
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. Click here to view poster.
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
From the moment you know you are pregnant until 6 months after your baby is born, we will have the information and support you need, when you need it most. Click here to view poster.
Ottawa Prenatal, Breastfeeding and Parent Support Program
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. Click here to view poster.
Snowsuit Fund
Registration now open! Located at 225 Donald St. Unit 134
Children benefit from playing outside throughout the seasons, including winter. The Snowsuit Fund provides the warmth of new snowsuits for qualifying families with children between the ages of 0-15 years old for only $10 each. Click here to view poster. Click here for more information and registration.
Toy Mountain
Final day for registration! Located at 350 Sparks St
Free toys are distributed to eligible families with children between the ages of 0-12 years old to help celebrate the holiday season. New toys are distributed from December until Christmas. Click here to view poster. Call 2-1-1 or click here for more information and registration.
Luv2Groove @ Carlingwood
Friday, December 30 at 2pm (Carlingwood Public Library - 6245 Woodroffe Ave)
Offered by the Ottawa Public Library, Luv2Groove encourages children to move, groove and to have fun! Gain self-confidence, develop discipline, increase physical capabilities and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts. Click here for more information and registration.
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Supporting Neighbourhood Caregivers Training - Arabic Sessions
Mondays, January 16 to March 13 from 1pm-2:30pm (online)
Are you interested in opening a home day care? Register today for these free online training sessions, certificate provided. Topics include home childcare business, children stress, Child Care Guidance, home safety, nutrition, behaviour management, and more! Click here to view poster.
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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
Closed December 26-January 8
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)
Closed December 19-January 8
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
Closed Tuesday, December 27
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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Free Holiday Meals 2022
Various days and locations throughout Ottawa
The Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario (CNEO) has compiled a list of free holiday meals throughout the City of Ottawa during the month of December. Click here for the full list or call 2-1-1 for more information.
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Seniors
Seniors Chair Exercises
Cancelled December 23-January 2
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!
Cancelled Tuesday, December 27
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.
Personal Shopping
Ottawa West Community Support offers seniors an opportunity to go the Carlingwood Shopping Centre for personal shopping and banking. Clients are picked up and dropped off at home after the shopping trip. A volunteer accompanies the seniors to the mall. A small fee applies. Click here to view all transportation services or call 613-728-6016 for more information.
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.
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Health Services
Sick Children: Where to seek care
Looking for information on where to seek care for your sick child? Click here. Find out more about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): click here. CHEO has a helpful webpage to assist parents and caregivers through cough and colds this season: click here.
Ottawa Mobile Health Unit - Caldwell
Mondays, bi-weekly from 9am-12pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Starting in the new year, the Ottawa Health Mobile Unit will be rolling into the Caldwell neighbourhood, providing medical services for substance use disorders and infectious disease. Staffed by physicians, physician assistants, counsellors and peer workers. Click here to view poster.
Caldwell Vaccination & Health Hub
Thursdays, from 1pm-7pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Fridays, from 10am-4pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Featuring Employee Social Service (ESS) and Community Social Service (CSSD) special guests!
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
Do you have questions about vaccines and booster doses? 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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Ottawa Mobile Health Unit - Caldwell
Mondays, bi-weekly from 9am-12pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Starting in the new year, the Ottawa Health Mobile Unit will be rolling into the Caldwell neighbourhood, providing medical services for substance use disorders and infectious disease. Staffed by physicians, physician assistants, counsellors and peer workers. Click here to view poster.
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Mental Health & Addiction
Carlington CHC Crisis Intake
Mondays-Fridays, from 1pm-4pm (900 Merivale Road)
Intake Counsellor offers immediate help with personal crisis and support with food security, referrals and practical assistance. Access to our emergency food cupboard provided to those within our service area. Walk-in or by appointment. Call 613-722-4000 ext. 260 for more information.
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
Cancelled for holidays, returning January 18, 2023
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
Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm (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.
Self-Esteem Therapy Group
Starting January 6. Fridays, from 1pm-3pm (M.H.A.S.O.)
This free 8-week self-esteem therapy group will help you feel confident about your appearance, intelligence, personality, and your abilities without worrying about what other people think of you. Conquer self-doubt today! Click here to view poster.
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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