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Support Groups

COVID-19 (26 Apr 2021): Due to COVID19, several changes to services offered. Hospice residence remains open with safety precautions, continuing to admit screened patients at low risk of COVID19. Community programs, volunteer services, day hospice program, in-home support and bereavement programs are cancelled for the time being.Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illnessHome Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteersBenefits include: Initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral Volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support Respite for families up to 4 hours/week Telephone support Caregiver supportDay Hospice Program: If an individual is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for him/her and a break for the caregiver * offered Tue, Wed or Thu 10 am-2pmBenefits include: Weekly social interaction with peers Variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki and/or massage Emotional support Respite for caregivers Weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as neededHospice Residential Care Program: when being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care in a home-like and peaceful settingFamily Support Program: helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness * bereavement follow-up available * individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and childrenBereavement Support: support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteersPrograms include: Drop-In Groups Partner/Spousal Support Groups Retreats Group Walks Counselling Information and Referral

Support Groups

Services for individuals facing an unintended pregnancy, virtual or in-person services Services are geared toward education and empowerment which enables informed choicePregnancy Options Counselling: discusses all three pregnancy options including abortion, parenting and adoption in a confidential settingFree pregnancy tests: self-administered, laboratory-quality urine pregnancy testsPost Abortion Support: for individuals who have had an abortion in their past post abortion support one-on-one over the span of 8 to 12 weeksPregnancy Support: support to those who have decided to continue their pregnancy, material support and referring our clients to other community agencies for support

Crisis lines

Dedicated to raising awareness of elder abuse and neglect through public education professional training advocacy service coordination regional resources and educational materials available online

In person crisis services & Support Groups & Crisis lines & In person crisis services & Support Groups

COVID-19 (May 1, 2020): All activities are postponed. The Child and Youth Counselor remain available to children and youth through telephone.Support services for youth short term counselling support and advocacy crisis intervention workshops referrals to the resources in their community groups are also offered in area schools and during annual summer camps

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community healthBasic care medical services: check-ups mental health services vaccinations prenatal and postnatal carePrevention, screening, support and treatment: addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances) stress management prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pregnancy obesityManagement and monitoring of chronic conditions: diabetes hypertension arthritis respiratory diseases

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community healthBasic care medical services: check-ups mental health services vaccinations prenatal and postnatal carePrevention, screening, support and treatment: addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances) stress management prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pregnancy obesityManagement and monitoring of chronic conditions: diabetes hypertension arthritis respiratory diseases