Somerset West Community Health Centre
Robyn Henderson, MSW RSW, is an experienced social worker with a diverse background in mental health and addiction services. Currently serving as a Housing Outreach Worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association since May 2015, Robyn has developed individualized service plans for those experiencing homelessness. Previously, Robyn has worked as a Harm Reduction Worker at Somerset West Community Health Centre and an Addiction Counsellor at The Ottawa Mission, providing crucial support and crisis intervention. Educationally, Robyn holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University and a certificate in Trauma and Addiction Recovery Studies from Algonquin College, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Throughout a career spanning over a decade, Robyn has demonstrated a commitment to facilitating support and services for individuals with complex needs.
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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.