Resource Directory

Nelson House
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Nelson House – Emergency shelter for women and children fleeing abuse.
Phone
613-225-3129
Address
Ottawa, ON (confidential)
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Domestic Violence Support
Service Hours
24/7
Eligibility Criteria
Women and children fleeing abuse
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Domestic Violence Support
Oshki Kizis Lodge
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Oshki Kizis Lodge – Aboriginal women's shelter providing culturally appropriate emergency housing and support.
Phone
613-789-1141
Address
Ottawa, ON (confidential)
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Indigenous Services
Service Hours
24/7
Eligibility Criteria
Indigenous women and children
Languages Spoken
English
Available Services
Indigenous Services
St Luke’s Table (Belong Ottawa)
Listing Category
Short Description
St Luke's Table – Meal program and welcoming space operated with Belong Ottawa.
Phone
613-238-4193
Address
211 Bronson Ave
Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
K1R 6H5
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Food Banks & Meals
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Open to community
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Food Banks & Meals
YSB Downtown Drop-In
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Youth Services Bureau Downtown Drop-In – Safe space and supports for youth.
Phone
613-241-7788
Address
147 Besserer St, 2nd Fl
Ottawa, ON K1N 6A7
K1N 6A7
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Youth & Family Services
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Youth
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Youth & Family Services
Interval House of Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Interval House of Ottawa – Emergency shelter and crisis support for women and children fleeing partner violence.
Phone
613-234-5181
Address
Ottawa, ON (confidential)
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Domestic Violence Support
Service Hours
24/7 crisis line
Eligibility Criteria
Women and children fleeing partner violence
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Domestic Violence Support
The Ottawa Mission – Day Programs
Short Description
Ottawa Mission Day Programs – Meals, clothing, counselling and community supports available during the day.
Phone
613-234-1144
Address
35 Waller St
Ottawa, ON K1N 7G4
K1N 7G4
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Outreach & Street Services
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
People experiencing homelessness or in need
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Outreach & Street Services
Belong Ottawa @ Centre 454
Short Description
Belong Ottawa at Centre 454 – Drop-in and practical supports for people looking for community and connection.
Phone
613-235-4351
Address
454 King Edward Ave
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Outreach & Street Services
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Open to community members seeking support
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Outreach & Street Services
Centre 507
Listing Title
Short Description
Centre 507 – Community drop-in and support services in downtown Ottawa.
Phone
613-233-5626
Address
507 Bank St
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Outreach & Street Services
Service Hours
Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria
Open to community
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Outreach & Street Services
Shepherds of Good Hope – 16-Hour Drop-In
Short Description
Shepherds of Good Hope 16-Hour Drop-In – Safe daytime/evening space for adults of all genders experiencing homelessness.
Phone
613-789-8210
Address
216 Murray St
Ottawa, ON K1N 5M9
K1N 5M9
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Outreach & Street Services
Service Hours
Contact for current hours
Eligibility Criteria
Adults experiencing homelessness
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Outreach & Street Services
Employment & Job Programs – Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Employment and job programs in Ottawa – Including Ontario Works employment supports and community employment agencies.
Phone
211 or 311
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Employment & Job Programs
Service Hours
Varies
Eligibility Criteria
Job seekers
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Employment & Job Programs
Immigrant & Newcomer Settlement Services – Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Immigrant and newcomer settlement supports in Ottawa – Orientation, language, employment and housing navigation.
Phone
211
Address
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Immigrant Settlement Help
Service Hours
Varies by agency
Eligibility Criteria
Immigrants and newcomers
Languages Spoken
English;French;multiple others
Available Services
Immigrant Settlement Help
Tenant Advocacy & Rights – Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Tenant advocacy and rights support in Ottawa – Housing Help, Action Housing, community legal clinics and Legal Aid.
Phone
211 or Housing Help 613-563-4532
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Tenant Advocacy
Service Hours
Varies
Eligibility Criteria
Tenants in Ottawa
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Tenant Advocacy
Seniors Supports – Ottawa
Listing Category
Short Description
Seniors supports in Ottawa – Including the Seniors Safety Line and community programs for older adults.
Phone
1-866-299-1011 (Seniors Safety Line) or 211
Address
Ottawa, ON
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Seniors & Eldercare
Service Hours
Seniors Safety Line 24/7
Eligibility Criteria
Seniors and older adults
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Seniors & Eldercare
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB)
Listing Category
Short Description
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa – Comprehensive youth and family supports including crisis, shelter, counselling and employment.
Phone
613-729-1000 or crisis 613-260-2360
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
Youth & Family Services
Service Hours
Varies by program; crisis 24/7
Eligibility Criteria
Children, youth and families
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
Youth & Family Services
LGBTQ+ Supports – Ottawa (via 211 / local agencies)
Listing Category
Short Description
LGBTQ+ support services in Ottawa – Affirming counselling, peer support and resources. Start with 211 or known community agencies.
Phone
211
Address
Ottawa, ON
Listing Tags
City
Ottawa
Service Type
LGBTQ+ Support Services
Service Hours
Varies
Eligibility Criteria
LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Languages Spoken
English;French
Available Services
LGBTQ+ Support Services

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