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COVID-19 Screener Form for Staff, Clients and Volunteers
Please note to all staff, clients, and volunteers: Before entering WOCRC – 2 MacNeil Court, you must fill out the attached form and return the completed version to your supervisor. To download the form, click on the image below or click here for the 18 and older form To download the form, click on the…
Read MoreInterim Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina DiTomaso as our Interim Executive Director pending the departure of Michelle Hurtubise at the end of the month. Cristina has been with WOCRC for 14 years and has served in a variety of roles. In her capacity…
Read MoreDeparture of our Executive Director
It is with sadness that we share with you that Michelle Hurtubise, our Executive Director, has resigned from Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, effective August 31. We’re sorry to see her go and also so pleased for what she has planned next. Michelle will be moving to a new position in the Ottawa health and…
Read MoreWOCRC Board Recruitment – 2021-22
Are you passionate about your community? Are you seeking ways to contribute to your community? As one of our Board of Directors or a member of one of our Committees, you will have the opportunity to do just that. The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre offers health and social services and programs to benefit individuals…
Read MoreToys ON Tour
The Mobile Toy Lending Library is getting back on the road beginning on Saturday, November 7th Each location will be visited on a three (3) week rotation. Be sure to make note of the dates. Kinburn has been added as a new location and Kanata (2 MacNeil Court) will be a mobile location (not inside…
Read MoreWOCRC Operations due to COVID-19
Updated May 20th, 2020 Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre continues to provide the following supports to our vulnerable, isolated community members living in the former cities of Kanata and Nepean and the former townships of Goulbourn and West Carleton: Telephone based crisis intervention Telephone based crisis counseling Telephone based counseling for women…
Read MoreOnline Drop-Ins are available for youth!
Online Drop-Ins are available for youth who are already registered for Queerios, The ZONE, or The ZONE Plus! To register as a new member or to join the online groups, please respond to: youth@wocrc.ca or call Chelsea at: 613 – 591 – 3686 ext. 261
Read MoreStaying Connected During Social Distancing
Staying Connected During Social Distancing – Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre’s Counselling Program. As the news and social media use words like isolation, social distancing, recession, and quarantine, it is normal to have feelings of increased anxiety, sadness, and confusion. While we may feel powerless as we worry about our health and finances, keeping connected…
Read MoreWOCRC – NOTIFICATION TO THE COMMUNITY
We would like to provide an update about Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre services as a response to the COVID 19 virus. First, we are committed to ensuring our most vulnerable are supported in the community. As part of this commitment we are part of the Social Needs Response working group coordinated by United Way…
Read MoreWOCRC Board Recruitment – 2020/2021
Are you passionate about your community? Are you seeking ways to contribute to your community? As a member of the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre’s Board of Directors or a member of one of our Committees, you will have the opportunity to do just that. The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre offers health and social…
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