Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

07/25/2023

CEO ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are pleased to announce that Tamara Chipperfield is joining PQCHC as the new Chief Executive Officer this September.

Tamara comes to PQCHC with a strong background in the health sector, focused on innovation and engagement. Tamara has over 16 years in leadership roles within the community mental health and social services sector across Ottawa. Most recently, she led programs and teams at the Centretown Community Health Centre as Director of Mental Health and Addictions, Community Health Promotion, Community Development and Early Years. She is driven by health equity and will guide PQCHC’s mission, vision and strategic directions through her leadership, experience and collaborative style as we continue to provide high quality care to clients, their families and the community at large.

Please join us in welcoming Tamara to PQCHC!

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ANNOUNCE DU PDG!

Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer que Tamara Chipperfield rejoindra le CSCPQ en tant que nouvelle directrice générale en septembre.

Tamara arrive au CSCPQ avec une solide expérience dans le secteur de la santé, axée sur l'innovation et l'engagement. Tamara a occupé pendant plus de 16 ans des postes de direction dans le secteur de la santé mentale communautaire et des services sociaux à Ottawa. Plus récemment, elle a dirigé des programmes et des équipes au Centre de santé communautaire du centre-ville en tant que directrice de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies, de la promotion de la santé communautaire, du développement communautaire et de la petite enfance. Elle est motivée par l'équité en matière de santé et guidera la mission, la vision et les orientations stratégiques du CSCPQ grâce à son leadership, son expérience et son style collaboratif, alors que nous continuons à fournir des soins de haute qualité aux clients, à leurs familles et à l'ensemble de la communauté.

Joignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à Tamara au CSCPQ !

07/20/2023

✨ Scroll down to see our workshops, and visit www.wocrc.ca for our drop-in playgroup schedule! ✨✨ Défilez vers le bas pour voir nos ateliers, et visitez www.wocrc.ca pour consulter notre horaire de groupes de jeu sans rendez-vous ! ✨Located at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (W...

07/17/2023

In the fifth episode of “Next Steps”, our host Rotchy speaks with Carleton University professor and former CBC news anchor, Adrian Harewood.

In this episode, Adrian shares stories from his long career with the CBC and of his recent transition to teaching at Carelton's School of Journalism and Communication. The conversation covers themes of managing pressure, learning from mistakes, and dealing with racism in the workplace. Adrian's wisdom and humility is on full display, as reflected in such sentiments as: "We're all in a process of becoming." and "Every day is an opportunity to improve; every day is an opportunity to learn."

Tune in to CKCU-FM today (Monday, July 17 at 7:05AM) or download the episode on Spotify at:

Listen to this episode from CKCU Podcast on Spotify. In the fifth episode of “Next Steps”, our host Rotchy speaks with Carleton University professor and former CBC news anchor, Adrian Harewood. In this episode, Adrian shares stories from his long career with the CBC and of his recent transition ...

07/07/2023

Thank you TELUS TELUS Friendly Future Foundation (Twitter: Foundation) for generously donating $20,000 to support Critical Hours Kids and Youth Programs at our community houses in Foster Farm, Michele Heights, Morrison Gardens, Pinecrest Terrace, and Winthrop Court. With this generous support from Telus, children will gain a sense of curiosity and excitement about science and technology, and learn new skills and knowledge that will help them in school and in life. We at Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre appreciate your contributions to our program, helping to create healthier and stronger communities.

06/13/2023

Mark your Calendars - Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hub is this Wednesday, June 14th from 1-4pm at PQCHC!

Over the past few months, we have been working with Ottawa Public Health to bring a Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hub to PQ. This Wellness Hub is located in the first-floor lobby of PQCHC across from Reception.

OPH & PQ staff will have private space to connect with clients and provide support on:
- Mental Health, addictions & substance use health
- Employment and Social Services available through PQ

05/19/2023

Upcoming Workshop: ASQ Screening

See the flyer below for more details🌟

05/05/2023

Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).

We would like to acknowledge and thank Mikka Komaksiutiksak for sharing her image and words with us:
“I plant myself into the land. I grow, because I am meant to be here. I wrap myself in caribou hide with no antlers to bare. The hide protects me from a harsh world. The hide represents who we are as Inuit, and where I come from. ᑭᕙᓪᓕᖕᒥᐅᑦᑕᐅᔪᖓ - Kivallingmiuttaujunga. I run with my heard in unfamiliar territory, but I am not afraid. I wear red paint on my face to symbolize our voices being silenced. The lives of beautiful Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two- Spirit being silenced. Their lives forever taken from us. Far too many, for far too long.
They will not be silenced. We bring the voices of the missing and the murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit into the light.
We will SPEAK UP for them.
We do not ask you for respect. We demand it.
We demand ACTIONS to create safer spaces for Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit.
We hold space for their families to grieve. And we grieve with them. We do not want your sympathy, we want changed actions, that protect our communities.
Let’s inspire conversations and actions together this week!!”

To learn more, please visit:
The Red Dress Project: Art Instillation Project by Métis artist Jaime Black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH7FuxzrFvs&t=35s
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Indigenous Women and Girls https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

This day can be triggering for those affected by MMWIG2S+ loss. If you or someone you know needs support, the MMWIG2S+ support call line is available at 1-844-413-6649 free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

05/04/2023

05/03/2023

Episode 3 of our 'Next Steps' podcast is now available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4223xkC

‘Next Steps’ is created in collaboration between the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre’s Together We Can Program and CKCU-FM.

In this episode, our host Kenza speaks with Kwende Kefentse, Executive Director of CKCU-FM. In his 15 + year career at the intersection of the arts, heritage, public policy, urban science, multi-media, music and the economy, Kwende has carved out a unique niche in the Canadian cultural landscape. He shares how he charted his career path by following his passions: music, Caribbean culture, urbanism, and more.

"Tap into the things that you really care about. When you're young and you have time, fill yourself up with those things. Pay attention to how they make you feel, and as you move forward in life, try to keep those things at the centre — and also make room for yourself to grow." - Kwende Kefentse.

05/02/2023

Mark your Calendars - Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hub is this Wednesday, May 3rd from 1-4pm at PQCHC!

Over the past few months, we have been working with Ottawa Public Health to bring a Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hub to PQ. This Wellness Hub is located in the first-floor lobby of PQCHC across from Reception.

OPH & PQ staff will have private space to connect with clients and provide support on:
- Mental Health, addictions & substance use health
- Employment and Social Services available through PQ

04/25/2023

Belonging in Bayshore invites you to Virtual Laughter Yoga!

Join us April 26 from 6-7pm on Zoom 😄

Meeting ID: 924 7519 3931
Passcode: 006788

04/21/2023

Every semester we are excited for the opportunity to take on student placements. Thus far, we have had 15 students placed in Community Development Services. An additional 8 start in April and May and we expect to have more students in the Fall.

Students come to us from a variety of programs including Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work, Addictions and Community Services, Community and Justice Services, Social Work Techniques, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Care, Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development, and Community Service Worker.

Every student placement brings an opportunity for growth not only for the student but for the organization as well. Students bring their own experiences and skill set to each placement, they bring new ideas and innovation, they are eager to learn and appreciate mentorship, and they create opportunities for new research and evaluation projects.

Thank you to all our amazing student placements! Thank you as well to all our partner Universities and Colleges!

04/20/2023

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) runs three food banks in the west-end: Foster Farm Food Bank, Morrison Gardens Food Bank, and Pinecrest-Terrace Food Bank. Each of these food banks are housed in a Community House within an Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Neighborhood.

Food insecurity is a major issue for many residents living in our catchment and sadly has worsened with the rising cost of living. More and more clients are accessing the food banks on a regular basis.

Without volunteers we wouldn’t be able to run the food banks. They help unload the food truck, they stock shelves, they build hampers, they greet clients, they clean the space, and they help make referrals.

One volunteer shared the following reason for volunteering.
“I call it my pay forward as at one point in my life I had to use the foodbank just to be able to feed my kids. I will never forget first the respect and compassion that was demonstrated, the quantity of food received within their capabilities. It made a true difference in my life at the time. Although only needed for a short time, I believe in giving back when you can and so I have..”

Thank you to our amazing volunteers in our three food banks.

04/19/2023

The Income Tax Clinic at PQCHC has been running for 22 years. Every tax season, low-income residents and their families can register to have their tax returns filed. 11 CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program) volunteers are at the core of the program. They take the time to arrange virtual, over the phone, and in-person meetings with clients, assess their tax needs, explain the process in a user-friendly way, and file returns.

Last year, $1,100,242 was returned to 277 clients in the catchment. Volunteers committed 236 hours and offered services in 8 languages.

The Income Tax Clinic makes a huge difference for our low-income clients. If clients don’t file their returns, they may not qualify for various benefits, may lose their subsidized housing, and may miss out on money owed.

One volunteer shared the following about the program. “I can’t stress the importance of this program to the clients. Financially, socially, and emotionally.”

Thank you to our amazing volunteers in the Income Tax Clinic.

04/18/2023

The Pathways to Education program supports students in the PQCHC catchment to graduate from high school, prepare for the workforce, or attend college or University. The program provides academic, social, financial, and one-on-one support.

Under academic support, Pathways to Education provides tutoring sessions 4 days a week after-school from September to June. Students in grades 9 –12 can receive help with various subjects in both French and English.

Volunteer tutors are integral to this program. They are subject matter experts, they build rapport with students, they are mentors and roles models, and they are making a difference in the lives of participants.

When asked what tutors liked most about volunteering with Pathways to Education, the majority highlighted the opportunity to help others and make a difference. One volunteer shared that what they like the most is “Feeling like students know more than if I weren’t there and seeing the spark when they grasp new concepts .”

Thank you to our amazing volunteers in Pathways to Education.

04/17/2023

April 16- 22, 2023 is National Volunteer Week! The theme this year is Volunteering Weaves us Together.

“Like each individual thread makes weaving stronger, every volunteer’s experience, perspective, and abilities add to our collective resilience. Woven together from coast to coast to coast, volunteering reinforces our ability to grow, thrive, and create change within our community, province, and country.” (NVW 2023- Volunteer Canada)

At Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, we recognize the value that volunteers, and student placements bring to our organization. They are integral to the work we do. They represent the communities we serve; they break down language barriers; they are subject experts; and they bring unique knowledge, experience, and perspectives.

The Community Development Services (CDS) team at PQCHC relies heavily on volunteers to support a multitude of programs and services including Pathways to Education, Food Bank, the Income Tax Clinic, Health Promotion, and After-school programming (recreation and homework help).

This week, join us as we recognize the amazing work of our volunteers and unpaid student placements by highlighting a different program each day.

04/17/2023

Due to the storm last week, the April Wellness Hub has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, April 19th from 1-4pm!

04/12/2023

First Words will be at the AR2023 conference next week.

This comprehensive course is designed to provide family physicians and other health-care providers with relevant and recent information about approaches to the diagnosis and management of conditions across the breadth of family medicine in both rural and urban settings. Each day will consist of a combination of short snappers and lectures designed specifically for family physicians and healthcare providers which allows course attendees to customize their learning experience.

HOT TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
- Preventative Care Made Easy: Do less, be more effective
- Physician Wellness: How can we preserve ourselves so that we can continue helping our patients and our healthcare system post-COVID?
- New Regional Coordinated Access Service for Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Optimizing Care in Diabetic Patients (Not too low, not too high, just right)
- Antiracism Session: Clinical perspectives on culturally sensitive and accessible care
- The Seven Dwarfs of Sc***um Pain
- Indigenous Health CanMEDS-FM Competencies: Application using patient-narratives
- and much much more!

View program and Register here :https://uottawacpd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/ar2023/info

Questions? Email Sophia at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you face-to-face!

04/11/2023

NEXT TUESDAY ONLINE!
Have you been laid off ?
Are you unemployed ?

Are you underemployed and working a temporary job just to cover costs?
On Tuesday, April 18 2023 from 2pm-3pm, Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services is hosting a free virtual information session that will explore the Better Jobs Ontario Program.

The Better Jobs Ontario program (formerly Second Career) helps Ontarians train for in-demand jobs. You can receive financial support of up to $28,000!!!

This is a virtual event, so you will receive a zoom link prior to the event.

To register for this event or learn more about how we can help:
Call us at 613 288 3880
Email us at [email protected]
Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/pinecrest-queensway-employment-services-30823155251

Visit us at 2529 Carling Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ottawa ON K2B 7H6

Registration is required!

04/10/2023

Story time at Chapters is back!

Starting April 14th, join our staff at Chapters on Iris st. near the Ikea for a morning full or songs, stories and fun.

See flyer below for more details.

04/05/2023

The PQ Employment Services April 2023 workshop and events calendar has dropped!

Interested? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gMDaSCiQ

04/04/2023

Mark your Calendars - Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hub is this Wednesday, April 5th from 1-4pm at PQCHC!

Over the past few months, we have been working with Ottawa Public Health to bring a Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hub to PQ. This Wellness Hub is located in the first-floor lobby of PQCHC across from Reception.

OPH & PQ staff will have private space to connect with clients and provide support on:
- Mental Health, addictions & substance use health
- Employment and Social Services available through PQ

03/31/2023

Did you know that as far back as January 31, 2002, the Northwest Territories became the first jurisdiction in Canada to explicitly add “gender identity” to its human rights legislation as a prohibited ground of discrimination? In 2018, approximately 75,000 people in Canada aged 15 and older identified as transgender or non-binary. International Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting trans and non-binary people. This day is also dedicated to acknowledging and raising awareness of the struggles of the trans and non-binary communities and the discrimination they face on a daily basis. We hear you. We see you. We support you!

03/28/2023

Join us on April 3rd from 11am-12pm for a virtual conversation with Bayshore Community to discuss race, equality, and belonging in the community.

Meeting ID: 990 881 4079
Passcode: 180870

03/27/2023

Welcome to JOB TALK!
Visiting Employer this week is OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES
Thursday March 30 2023
3pm-4pm

Meet with our Employer Liaisons who work directly with businesses that are hiring to get the inside scoop about their available jobs!
This weekly drop-in session will provide tips and tricks for putting your best foot forward with these employers.

Join us each Thursday between 3pm-4pm at our office 2529 Carling Ave - 2nd Floor (entrance on Carling Ave), to get current job postings in a variety of fields and sectors.

Register now with one of the following methods!

Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/pinecrest-queensway-employment-services-30823155251
Phone: 613.288.3880
Email: [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

03/22/2023

FREE POWER INTERVIEWING ONLINE WORKSHOP
Thursday March 23 2023, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Register one of these ways:
ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/pinecrest-queensway-employment-services-30823155251
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 613.288.3880

All are welcome.

03/15/2023

03/14/2023

FREE ONLINE RESUMES THAT ROCKS! WORKSHOP
Thursday March 16 2022 - 5:30pm- 7:30pm

Register one of these ways:
ONLINE:https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/pinecrest-queensway-employment-services-30823155251
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 613.288.3880

All are welcome.

03/10/2023

Looking for fun activities to do with your kiddos this March Break?

Check out the Carlingwood Library and all the events they have going on!

Link below:

https://www.baywardbulletin.ca/march-break-programs-at-the-carlingwood-library/

03/09/2023

Bayshore Social Group invites you to learn more about Canada's tax system and the benefits you may be eligible for. Join us March 13th at 11am on Zoom! (Arabic translation available)

Meeting ID: 990 881 4079
Passcode: 180870

03/08/2023

Join Bayshore Park Community Garden and Oven for a Community Bake Day March 11th at 1PM over Zoom! They'll be making delicious meat stuffed pitas (arayes) - yum!

Meeting ID: 990 881 4079
Passcode: 180870

03/08/2023

March 8 is International Women's Day.

It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done. Today, International Women's Day is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action.

03/06/2023

New month, new PQ employment workshop and events calendar!

Interested in registering? Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/pinecrest-queensway-employment-services-30823155251

02/24/2023

For the past few months, we’ve been collaborating with CKCU-FM to offer a weekly radio program by and for Black youth, exploring life after high school, and access to higher education.

In this first episode, our two hosts, Emily and Janelle — both in the 11th Grade — speak with PQCHC’s Matthew Teghtmeyer about his journey, from planning to become a lawyer, to considering film school, to changing majors, to landing on political science — all of which brought him to where he is today as our Manager of Innovation.

Tune into CKCU’s Spotify to learn more (find them on Spotify @ CKCU: https://spoti.fi/3KAUORk ), and catch the radio broadcast on CKCU-FM 93.1 this coming Monday at 8:05 a.m.

02/22/2023

Does winter have you feeling totally blah?

Join us February 27th from 10-11am for an online workshop to develop a toolkit that helps you take control of your winter blues!

Zoom Meeting ID: 990 881 4079
Passcode: 180870

02/21/2023

Looking for local sports for your children?
We are hosting Regina Sports Night: *Free* sports on Wednesday evenings thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities grant and Winthrop Court Community House PQCHC staff. Join in!

02/16/2023

In Motion & Momentum+ is a free virtual program that focuses on finding oneself through self-reflection, goal setting and community involvement. There are 3 modules spread out over 13 weeks. It addresses belief in self, motivation​, hope​, and will help to give you a sense of pride.

The program starts Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

To learn more or to apply, check out our website, send us a DM or email Leah Arends at [email protected]

02/13/2023

This Wednesday! A free online workshop on managing diabetes in Ramadan, featuring a certified diabetes educator, physician and imam.

English registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdeuopzIvHtedeo2oHrlfTYgh6lW8FUfx
Arabic registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lduGsqDMjHtVtmVIb3ZWQE7i86HHZfn3a

02/10/2023

Calling all tutors! Pathways to Education is looking for tutors to support students in grades 9- 12 in-person from Tuesday to Thursday. See poster for more details!

Interested? Email Sarah at [email protected]

Find more information about Pathways to Education at https://www.pqchc.com/services/Pathways-to-Education

02/10/2023

Are you new to Canada (less than 10 years), aged 18 to 30 and African or Middle Eastern? Your voice and your stories are needed for a study to help professionals in newcomer health. See the poster below and reach out to help out!