Alone we survive, together we thrive

CommeHome

Where community services intersects with mental wellbeing

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Social Services

Community Services

Youth Programs

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Alone we survive, together we thrive

Parenting education

Seniors exchange circle

Newcomer settlement &
integration

CommeHome

Social Services

Mental Health

Psychosocial assessment

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Counselling

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Case Management

Alone we survive, together we thrive

CommeHome

Social Services

About

CommeHome Social Services is a not-for-profit organization with offices in Casselman & Ottawa Ontario. Our mission is to empower and contribute to improving the mental/social wellbeing of residents in Ottawa and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell with focus on those who identify as black.

We offer a wide range of programs and services as highlighted below.

Mental Health

CommeHome Social Services provides timely, and culturally-responsive mental health services to meet the unfulfilled psychological challenges experienced by members (children, youths and adults) of our communities. As the needs and experiences of each individual is unique, so is our solutions and approaches.

SENIORS' circle

Social isolation is prevalent among seniors in our community. Our programming for seniors (June to October, every year) is designed to provide opportunities for social engagement, physical activity, lifelong learning, and support services. Some of our activities for seniors include…….

Youth Programs

Youths represent the future, and they remain at the centre of our activities. At CommeHome Social Services, we recognize the challenges faced by black and other invisible minority youths as well as the immense potential that can be harnessed during the youthful developmental stages of life.

 

Referral Program

CommeHome has established an extensive list of community resources and social support services that are available to residents in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Ottawa and its surrounding communities. We recognized the fact that we may not be in position to resolve all psychosocial issues and as a result we have accumulated an extensive list of available community resources and are honored serve as the principal gateway for referrals for community-based supports services and other resources in the community.

Training Programs

We recognized the importance of training, sharing knowledge and transferring skills. We continuously develop training materials that would promote a thriving community. Our current training programs and workshops focused on themes such as:

  • Financial education, entrepreneurship and retirement planning
  • Trauma/depression and anxiety
  • Workplace violence and harassment prevention,
  • Youth leadership
  • Youth empowerment
  • Career planning

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE PREVETION

CommeHome Social Services has been awarded a grant from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to develop tools and resources to prevent harassment and violence in the Uranium mining and processing industry. 

The tools and resources will help employers in the Uranium and mining industry comply with Bill C-65 legislation which contains measures to protect employees from harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces.