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Organization:
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Ottawa West Community Support
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Phone Numbers:
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613-728-6016
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Fax:
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613-728-3718
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Address:
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1137 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y8
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Intersection:
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Parkdale Ave and Wellington St W
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Location:
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Ottawa
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Executives:
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Jennifer Lalonde - Executive Director
613-728-6016 ext 236 * jennifer@owcs.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Amy Bevilacqua - Senior Manager, Client Services
613-728-6016 ext 263 * amy@owcs.ca
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Service Description:
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Access to community support * other programs are available
- Personal care/respite care/homemaking by trained Home Support and Personal Support Workers
- Assisted living services
- Adult Day Program: transportation available as resources permit
- Snow Go Program: low-income seniors and people with disabilities can apply to receive financial assistance
- Wheels to Meals / Congregate Dining: luncheon program * includes hot meal and social activities * monthly outing, transportation available as resources permit
- Foot care
- Aging in Place: specific Ottawa Community Housing Buildings
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Fees:
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Set fees for some services
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Application:
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Call for more information or to apply
Snow Go Assist program: Participants must provide proof of active enrollment in one or more of the following programs to prove that they meet the program objectives: GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) * ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) * Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit * Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older) * Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older) * Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older) * Low income senior or person with a disability (proof may be required) * Special Circumstances may be considered
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults aged 55 years and older, and persons with physical disabilities who wish to maintain in their own homes or apartments and live in the area served * Adult Day Program and Foot Care is open to all City of Ottawa residents * Respite, Personal Support and Homemaking programs have an extended catchment area
Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Ottawa and area
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Last Updated:
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7/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=208774
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