As Ottawa hunkers down in social isolation, Riverside Park residents are coming together to be social and supportive, in spite of physical distance.
Here are some helpful resources for updates and answers.
Please stay safe and check in on neighbours who might be isolated and vulnerable.
Latest News and Information
It is important to recognize that the COVID-19 situation is evolving very quickly. Please refer to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus to stay up-to-date on the latest information.
Ottawa Public Health has provided a handy guide for community associations that provides a lot of helpful information.
Here are some other sources of information:
- Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/coronavirus
- Province of Ontario: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
- City of Ottawa: https://ottawa.ca/en/health-and-public-safety/covid-19-ottawa
Testing and Treatment Locations
Information on Ottawa’s assessment centres can be found here.
Assessment Centre – Brewer Park
- 151 Brewer Way
- Accessed from Bronson Avenue opposite Carleton University
- Open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 7 days a week
COVID-19 Care Clinic – Moodie Location
- 595 Moodie Drive
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COVID-19 Care Clinic – Heron Location
- 1485 Heron Road
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anyone with serious illness should never hesitate to go to Emergency Departments. The Ottawa-area hospitals all have capacity to provide emergency service to those who need it, and are using strict infection prevention and control measures.
Supports for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
Unfortunately, physical isolation has increased risk and incidence of elder, spousal, LGBTQ2, and child abuse. We want to encourage people to access the incredible resources available to help prevent and assist in these situations.
- The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario;
- The Children’s Aid Society;
- The Distress Centre of Ottawa 613-238-3311;
- The Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line 613-260-2360 or visit chat.ysb.ca;
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text #686868;
- The Champlain Community Support Network’s resources for older Adults;
- The Ottawa Police Service non-emergency support: 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
There is also a new program launched with the support of Crime Prevention Ottawa, “Unsafe At Home Ottawa,” a chat and text resource for people who feel trapped at home with someone who is abusive. To use this program, you can send a text to 613-704-5535 or chat online at UnsafeAtHomeOttawa.ca.
Food Resources
- Click here to download a Fact Sheet on Food Resources
- Click here to download information about Food Resources for Isolated Seniors
How to Contact Your Elected Representatives
- Councillor Riley Brockington: http://rileybrockington.ca/
- John Fraser: https://johnfraser.onmpp.ca/
- David McGuinty: https://dmcguinty.liberal.ca/
