Somerset West Community Health Centre
Erin Knight is an experienced professional in the field of social work and mental health, currently serving as a Housing Based Case Manager at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch since April 2016. Alongside this role, Erin has worked as an Outreach Worker at Somerset West Community Health Centre since May 2012. Previous experience includes positions such as Adult Addictions Counselor/Intake Worker at Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services, Social Work Intern at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, and Financial Literacy Outreach Worker at The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa. Additional roles encompass Case Manager at Community Veterinary Outreach and Shelter Support Worker for the City of Ottawa, among others. Erin holds a Master of Social Work degree from Carleton University, a Certificate in Trauma and Addictions Studies from Algonquin College, a Master's in Legal Studies with a focus on Public Policy from Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Social Science in Criminology and Psychology from the University of Ottawa.
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Somerset West Community Health Centre
Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a interprofessional agency offering a diverse spectrum of programming, in order to promote optimal health and social well-being among community members. Priority is given to individuals with unique needs, including single parent families, those who are financially insecure, new Canadians, and persons coping with various disabilities. SWCHC welcomes and supports individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and ethnicities. SWCHC serves a large multicultural area in Ottawa’s centre west, including Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, and West Wellington, with a population of approximately 40,000 persons. Much of the community’s population is made up of new immigrants to Canada, who face many struggles which for many include a lack of English language skills.