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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Ottawa West Community Support
Phone Numbers: 613-728-6016
Fax: 613-728-3718
Email: info@owcs.ca
Website: www.owcs.ca
Address: 1137 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y8
Intersection: Parkdale Ave and Wellington St W
Location: Ottawa
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Executives: Jennifer Lalonde - Executive Director
613-728-6016 ext 236 * jennifer@owcs.ca
Contacts: Amy Bevilacqua - Senior Manager, Client Services
613-728-6016 ext 263 * amy@owcs.ca
Service Description: 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


Services and Programs:
Fees: Set fees for some services
Application: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: 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
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Ottawa and area

This information was last completely updated on: 7-15-2025


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