Preparedness for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving, and we are constantly reviewing how our Centre operates to serve our community. The Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is essential for our community members, especially during times of crisis such as the one we are experiencing today.
All decisions were made with the best interest to preserve the health of our employees, volunteers, donors and members of the community. In order to continue to be present for our community, we had to modify our services.
As of March 16, please note that services considered non-essential for the EORC are closed to the public.
Some changes are in collaboration with our partners. We will ask you to carefully read the changes listed below:
Intake and Referral: Phone support and crisis intervention is available by phone. It is necessary to call before presenting yourself on the premises.
Food Cupboard: It is necessarily to call before presenting yourself on the premises so we can prepare your package of food.
Income Tax Clinics: the clinics are cancelled.
Child and Youth Program: all activities are postponed. The Child and Youth Counsellor remain available to children and youth through telephone.
Violence Against Women: Counsellors are available by telephone. All groups are postponed. If unsafe, in office appointments can be arranged.
Children Who Witness: Counsellor is available by telephone. Groups are postponed.
Adult Day Program: Postponed until further notice.
Meals on Wheels: Still operating with slight changes, call extension 300 for more information.
Transportation: Still operating with slight changes, call extension 300 for more information.
Community Development: Our community developer is available to connect over the; telephone, email, social media, zoom to ensure community needs are being responded to. Reach out to help build community connections, learn innovative ways to be creative, stay connected and helpful resources.
We are monitoring this situation very closely to ensure that essential services for our community is functioning properly.
The Centre will publish updates on an ongoing basis to keep you informed of the developments of the situation and the services that will be impacted by this crisis.
For those interested in donating to the Centre, we encourage you to do so online by CLICKING HERE
We are encouraging the public to regularly check the Ottawa Public Health website to follow best practices for virus prevention.
https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/pandemic-preparedness

Services For Seniors & Adults With A Physical Disability
The Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (EORC) is committed to supporting older adults and adults with a physical disability live independent, active and meaningful lives.
Our goal is to help individuals stay in their own homes as long as they so choose by connecting clients with the care and services they need.
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Resource & Referral Program
Not sure where to turn for help?
Feeling lost in the “system” ?
Lack food or help with an emergency?
Need to talk to someone to be able to cope with stress, violence, loss ... ?
The Intake team can work with you and help you open doors to resources that include food, housing, clothing, social Issues, understanding social services, budgeting, advocacy and more ...
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40 Years of EORC
Please allow us to share some incredible stories from the thousands of people we have served over the past 40 years.
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Child & Youth Services
Serving children and youth aged 6-21 in the city of Ottawa, Gloucester catchment’s area. Services are available to family members as well.
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Violence Against Women Services
The Violence Against Women Program offers services to women and children whose lives have been affected by abuse. This program is available to women and children residing in Ottawa and Renfrew County and is free, bilingual and confidential.
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Community Development
The goal of community development is to improve quality of life, create mutual benefit and shared responsibility among community members. Community Development aims to strengthen communities by working towards social justice, poverty reduction, food access and advocacy.
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