Resource Directory

Social Housing Registry of Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Social Housing Registry of Ottawa – Centralized wait list for rent-geared-to-income and social housing.
Phone
613-526-2088
Address
Suite 110, 240 Catherine Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8
K2P 2G8
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Affordable Housing
Service Hours
Mon Wed Thu Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Tue 1pm-4:30pm
Eligibility Criteria
Low-income households meeting income limits
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Affordable Housing
Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa – Child protection and family support services.
Phone
613-747-7800
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
CAS Offices
Service Hours
Contact for hours; emergency 911
Eligibility Criteria
Child protection concerns
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
CAS Offices
Child & Youth Protection Resources – Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Child and youth protection resources in Ottawa including CAS and related supports.
Phone
613-747-7800 or 911
Address
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Child & Youth Protection
Service Hours
Contact CAS; emergency 911
Eligibility Criteria
Child protection concerns
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Child & Youth Protection
Addiction & Recovery Services – Ottawa
Short Description
Addiction and recovery services in Ottawa – assessment, treatment and harm reduction pathways.
Phone
1-866-531-2600
Address
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Addiction & Recovery Services
Service Hours
Varies; ConnexOntario 24/7
Eligibility Criteria
People seeking addiction or recovery support
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Addiction & Recovery Services
ConnexOntario
Listing Title
Short Description
ConnexOntario – 24/7 information and referral for addiction, mental health and problem gambling services.
Phone
1-866-531-2600
Address
Ontario-wide
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Addiction & Recovery Services
Service Hours
24/7
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone seeking addiction or mental health resources
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Addiction & Recovery Services
Ottawa Emergency Shelters Overview
Listing Category
Short Description
Overview of main emergency shelter options in Ottawa – call 311 for placement.
Phone
311
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Emergency Shelters
Service Hours
24/7 via 311
Eligibility Criteria
People needing emergency shelter
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Emergency Shelters
Carlington Community Health Centre
Listing Category
Short Description
Carlington CHC – Primary care, community programs and harm reduction supports.
Phone
613-722-4000
Address
900 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Community Health Centres
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Residents in catchment / open programs
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Community Health Centres
Minwaashin Lodge
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Minwaashin Lodge – Indigenous women's support centre with culturally appropriate programs.
Phone
613-741-5590
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Indigenous Services
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Indigenous women and families
Languages Spoken
English
Available Services
Indigenous Services
City of Ottawa 311 – Emergency Shelter Intake
Short Description
311 – Primary number for emergency shelter placement and housing information in Ottawa.
Phone
311
Address
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Shelter Intake & Assessment Centres
Service Hours
24/7
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone needing emergency shelter
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Shelter Intake & Assessment Centres
Community Legal Services of Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Community Legal Services of Ottawa – Free legal help for low-income residents.
Phone
613-733-0140
Address
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 422
Ottawa, ON
K1N 7B7
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Legal Clinics
Service Hours
Contact for intake
Eligibility Criteria
Low-income residents
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Legal Clinics
CMHA Ottawa
Listing Title
Short Description
Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa – Community mental health supports.
Phone
Contact via website or 211
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Mental Health & Counselling
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
People seeking mental health support
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Mental Health & Counselling
Centretown Community Health Centre
Listing Category
Short Description
Centretown CHC – Primary care, counselling and community programs.
Phone
613-233-4443
Address
420 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Community Health Centres
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Residents in catchment / open programs
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Community Health Centres
Housing Help
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Housing Help – Eviction prevention, housing search and tenant rights for west Ottawa.
Phone
613-563-4532
Address
1335 Carling Ave, Unit 214
Ottawa, ON K1Z 8N8
K1Z 8N8
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Housing Help Centres
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Low- to moderate-income in served wards
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Housing Help Centres
Action Housing
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Action Housing – Housing help and eviction prevention for east Ottawa.
Phone
613-562-8219
Address
214 Montreal Road, Unit 202
Ottawa, ON K1L 8L8
K1L 8L8
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Housing Help Centres
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Low- to moderate-income east of Rideau Canal
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Housing Help Centres
Ottawa Food Bank
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Ottawa Food Bank – Central warehouse and network of 70+ member food programs.
Phone
613-745-7001
Address
2001 Bantree Street
Ottawa, ON K1B 4X3
K1B 4X3
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Food Banks & Meals
Service Hours
Member agencies vary
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone needing food assistance
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Food Banks & Meals

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