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URGENT: Supervised injection services are suspended until further notice. Click to read more.
To the Sandy Hill Community:
We regret to advise you that due to a recent health and safety issue that has occurred at our CTS, we must unfortunately suspend supervised injection services for the foreseeable future while we investigate next steps.
The health and safety of our clients, staff members and neighbours has always been and will always be our top priority.
This was not an easy decision. We are doing our best to minimize disruption. The following Oasis / Consumption and Treatment Site services remain open:
· The drop-in
· The medical clinic
· Outreach
· Distribution of harm reduction equipment
· Drug checking
All other Centre programs and services remain open and are not impacted.
We are acutely aware of the impact this situation will have on clients and our community, and are exploring options to redeploy staff to do outreach and engagement in the neighbourhood and overdose response outside.
We will provide updates on next steps as quickly as they become available. Please direct any inquiries to info@sandyhillchc.on.ca
Thank you for your understanding,
Your team at the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Health & Wellness
Information and programs to address health issues and help community members obtain the information they need to develop skills for a healthy lifestyle.
We assist members of the community to address health issues and obtain the information they need to make appropriate choices and develop skills for a healthy lifestyle. The centre works with communities to raise public awareness of social issues; we also support community members to build skills, capacities and networks to impact specific issues that affect their lives.
Other services offered include health promotion and wellness activities, chronic disease prevention and management programs, physical activity and active-living programs, and health information workshops.
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Health and Wellness
Health Promotion
Groups
A Balancing Act
A 1-hour virtual and bilingual class that focuses on improving your balance and preventing falls. This class also includes exercises to challenge balance, strengthen the lower limbs, and improve posture. Participants are also guided through a variety of vestibular, coordination, and acu-pressure exercises. Try it and challenge yourself!
Wednesday afternoons
from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
January 17-March 27
Mindful Birding Group
Mindful Birding combines observing birds with mindfulness techniques. Join us this spring to learn a new skill or practice an already acquired skill with community members! Group includes a planning session and 4 weeks of meeting at various community parks to enjoy birds and nature.
Friday Mornings
from 8:30 - 9:30 am
Mai 3-Mai 31
Gentle Movement and Relaxation
This online group offers gentle and adapted exercises for people living with any chronic health condition and for those with limited mobility. Sessions include conscious breathing techniques, a range of seated poses and postures, and deep relaxation/meditation. Come increase your flexibility, balance, and strength!
Monday mornings from 10:00-11:00am
January 8-June 24
Walking Club @ SHCC
This walking group is offered in person at the Sandy Hill Community Center (250 Somerset Street East). It is a low impact walking exercise that is good for your bones, strengthens your body and improves your overall fitness. Walking may take place indoors or outdoors.
Mon/ Wed/Thurs/Fri from 9:00-10:00am
January 15-March 25
Nordic Walking
This 30-minute virtual session is a perfect way to warm up before heading out for your daily walk. Sessions include strengthening exercises and stretches. Nordic Walking techniques are reviewed and participants are given the opportunity to connect on a weekly basis!
Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 9:30 am
January 18-March 28
Heart Wise Fitness
A 1-hour exercise class suitable for individuals who are graduating from cardiovascular or other rehabilitation programs as well as those at risk of developing a cardiovascular or chronic health issue. This program is offered bilingually and is recognized by the Heart Wise of the University of Ottawa Ottawa Heart Institute.
Virtual:
Tuesday 9:00 -10:00
January 16-March 26
In-person:
Tuesday 11:00-12:00
January 23-March 26
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
221 Nelson Street
Ottawa, ON, K1N 1C7
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Recognition of Territory
Sandy Hill CHC is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. Sandy Hill CHC honours the peoples and land of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation.
