Registered Dietitian Services

Dietitians empower their clients and communities to embrace food, to understand it, and to enjoy it. They translate the science of nutrition into terms everyone can understand to support healthy living for all community members.

Nutrition counselling

Provides nutrition information and education; one-on-one or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns.

Group Workshops and Classes

Provide group workshops and nutrition support to individuals and community agencies.

How to Get Services

You can self-refer by calling 613-283-1952 or you can be referred by a health care provider. The referral form is below.

External primary care providers can also refer. Please click here for the RCHS Integrated Team Referral Form.

Good Food Box

Participants in the program can place orders for small or large fruit and vegetable boxes on the second Tuesday monthly.

Food Cupboard Program in Merrickville

Providing non-perishable food and household items and emergency food bags to residents in our community who are experiencing food insecurity.

How to Get Services

The Food Cupboard Program is open every Tuesday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please contact our Community Health Worker Joanne at 613 269-3400 ext. 247 to access the program or for more information.

The Good Food Box Program is coordinated through the Lion’s Club in Smiths Falls. To access the program or for more information, please contact Deb Doe at 613-285-6561.

For information on local food banks, click here.

Upcoming Groups and Programs

Click here to visit our events calendar.

Resources for healthy eating