OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Assault Response & Care Centre (ARCC) – McDougall Building
ARCC provides care and support to women, men, teens and children who have experienced sexual assault/abuse or domestic violence. Working closely with the Emergency Department the ARCC specialized on-call nursing team is available to respond to victims of sexual and/or physical abuse.

ARCC nurses provide compassionate crisis intervention and support. Options for care include treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV and pregnancy prevention. ARCC nurses can also collect forensic evidence at the request of victims. The program also offers counseling, a resource lending library, education and public awareness. ARCC also runs groups for women survivors of violence. Services are free and confidential. Call 613-345-3881 or 1-800-567-7415. Office is located at 70 Charles St. or refer to the website www.arc-c.ca for more information.

Early Language Development – McDougall Building
A community-based program for children with or at risk of developing speech/language delay. Assessments and therapy are available for children from birth to entry into senior kindergarten. Parent training courses are also available. Parents, physicians, or any community agency can make referrals with parental consent by calling 1-888-503-8885 or contact the office at 613-342-0623.

Infant and Child Development Program – McDougall Building
An early intervention program offered to families to promote optimal development of infants and children (birth - 5 years) who are showing signs of delayed development or at risk of delays. Parents, community agencies or professional individuals may refer. Contact the office at extension 8662.

Speech / Language Services – McDougall Building
A hospital-based program, which assists children and parents in identifying communication problems, provides therapy to improve areas of difficulty and provides management strategies to maximize communication. Referrals may be made by calling 1-888-503-8885.

Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service (Community)
This service provides volunteer support to clients and families coping with a life-threatening illness. It is available throughout the Counties of Leeds & Grenville and anyone can make a referral. There is no charge for this service. Through home visiting, volunteers offer a variety of services for clients and families. This support may include simple comfort measures, transportation and assistance with errands, respite care, social, emotional and grief support. For further information call extension 4417.

Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service
This service promotes the highest quality of life possible for people living with a life-threatening illness. The Hospice team includes nurses, physicians, other professionals and volunteers who have special sensitivity and extensive training in palliative care. They provide consultation about pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support. Volunteers are available for friendly visiting, night sitting and respite. Bereavement programs are available to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. The service is available to palliative patients admitted to Garden Street Site as well as patients who are at home, in a long-term care facility or at the Charles Street Site. Selfreferral or referral from a health care professional is available by calling extension 4412.