South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre

10/07/2025

Baby and Me Group

Join us to learn about healthy eating and cooking, pregnancy, breastfeeding and baby care.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

To register, call or text: 613-282-0562

10/07/2025

💚 It's Community Health and Wellbeing Month!

🌱 South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre is proud to partner with the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Wellness and Resource Centre to increase access to community-based mental health for Black children and youth.

✨Recently, we had the privilege of meeting over breakfast with Toni Jacobs, Executive Director of the ACB Wellness and Resource Centre. Together, we are building a partnership to increase access to integrated, community-based mental health supports for Black children and youth.

🤝 We’re standing together with Black and other racialized communities to address barriers and ensure everyone has access to equitable health and community care. Partnerships like this one are key to advancing equity, resilience, and well-being across our communities.

10/07/2025

Thank you to Staples South Keys. Their annual School Supply Drive in support of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa West has resulted in much-needed school supplies (worth over $3000) for vulnerable children and youth in the southeast Ottawa community.

10/06/2025

Happening tomorrow! Join us for a welcoming, drop-in class on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. At 1355 Bank Street.

Comfort measures for mothers who are expecting:

Join us for a welcoming, drop-in class on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. At 1355 Bank Street.

10/02/2025

Happy National Breastfeeding Week: October 1-7

This week, we join communities across Canada in celebrating the powerful bond of breastfeeding. This year's theme, "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems" reminds us of the importance of creating environments that empower families to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding provides countless benefits for babies, parents and the planet. It strengthens the bond between parent and child, supports optimal health and is a sustainable choice that reduces environmental impact.

A huge thank you to our amazing board-certified Lactation Consultant, Sue Theriault Valin, for her compassion and dedication in supporting families through every step of their feeding journey.

For breastfeeding support, please call 613-737-5115 ext 2327 or email breastfeedinghelp@seochc.on.ca

10/02/2025

Call for Art Submissions: The UAKN is looking for art by five (5) Indigenous Youth for the upcoming UAKN book!

In partnership with the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network (UAKN), is in the process of writing a final book based on the last 10 years of urban Indigenous community-driven research across Canada.

A central theme of the book, and as something to focus on and consider in the sharing of your visual artwork, is the experience for Indigenous people of the ‘city as home’. If selected, your artwork will be chosen for different areas of the book, including the front and back covers, as well as at the beginning of each chapter.

We are seeking artwork that reflects and celebrates the experiences, knowledges, and stories of Indigenous Peoples in urban context with the theme of “City as Home”.

Interested Indigenous Youth artists are asked to submit their Expression of Interest with examples of your work and an Artist’s Statement by end of day October 30th, 2025. If you have any questions, please send all your questions to uakn@nafc.ca

For more information: nafc.ca/uakn

10/02/2025

🎀 Breast Cancer Information & Screening Sessions for Black & Racialized Communities 🎀

💜💛🖤 A series of breast cancer information sessions and screening support events. These sessions are designed to improve access to care for Black and racialized individuals aged 40–74, while addressing the systemic barriers that often impact our communities.

📅 Dates: Wednesdays – October 8, 22, and 29, 2025
🕐 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: ACB Wellness Resource Centre, 610 Donald St, Ottawa
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ7b3J7BDpdWWSERbs5Vxh3sYKu22fUBiC5TlehErrL3C0fg/viewform

Each session will provide essential information about breast health, followed by personalized support from community health workers to assist participants with booking their screening appointments.

✨ Light refreshments will be served.
🚗 Parking: 10 spots available on-site, with additional parking across the street.

10/01/2025

October 1st is National Seniors Day. It is an opportunity to recognize the important role seniors play in our society. Seniors have made and continue to make a profound contribution to Canada.

South-East Ottawa CHC thanks all the seniors who contribute to the well-being of our community by volunteering, participating in programs or advocating for better access to care and services. Thank you for making a difference!

10/01/2025

Yesterday, we wore orange and learned about Indigenous history.

We are committed to advancing reconciliation through truth-telling.

09/30/2025

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause and honour the resilience, strength, and culture of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.

This day is a reminder of our responsibility to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities in the pursuit of truth, justice, and equity.

09/23/2025

Comfort measures for mothers who are expecting:

Join us for a welcoming, drop-in class on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. At 1355 Bank Street.