Carefor Health & Community Services (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centre ID / clothing / basic needs
Seniors, Everyone, Families
Seniors and adults needing home and community care in Ottawa.
Home care, day programs, transportation and caregiver support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · carefor.ca
Suggest edit Flag Lowertown Community Resource Centre (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-in ID / clothing / basic needs Food bank / meals Newcomer / settlement
Everyone, Families, Seniors, Newcomers / refugees
Residents of Lowertown and the ByWard Market area.
Food, family, seniors and crisis support (CRC Basse-Ville).
Updated 2026-06-15 · crcbv.ca
Suggest edit Flag Heron Emergency Food Centre (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Food bank / meals ID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families
Residents of the Heron/Alta Vista area in need of food.
Emergency food hampers.
Updated 2026-06-15 · hefc.ca
Suggest edit Flag Ottawa Community Housing Ottawa · Ottawa
Housing help / Housing First
Everyone, Families, Seniors
Low- and moderate-income Ottawa residents (via the Social Housing Registry).
Largest social housing provider in Ottawa. Apply through The Registry (613-526-2088).
Updated 2026-06-15 · och-lco.ca
Suggest edit Flag Ottawa Sexual Health Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centre Health clinic Sexual assault centre
Everyone, Youth, 2SLGBTQ+
See site (by appointment)
Anyone needing confidential sexual-health services in Ottawa.
Free, confidential testing, contraception and counselling (Ottawa Public Health).
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawapublichealth.ca
Suggest edit Flag Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Addiction / substance use Mental health
Everyone, Youth, Families
People and families affected by substance use in Ottawa.
Counselling and treatment for youth and adults.
Updated 2026-06-15 · rideauwood.org
Suggest edit Flag Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Addiction / substance use Mental health
Youth, Young women, Young men
Youth 13-21 struggling with substance use.
Residential and day treatment for youth addiction.
Updated 2026-06-15 · davesmithcentre.org
Suggest edit Flag Maison Fraternite (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Addiction / substance use Mental health
Everyone, Families
Francophones affected by substance use in Ottawa.
French-language addiction counselling and treatment.
Updated 2026-06-15 · maisonfraternite.ca
Suggest edit Flag Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centre Newcomer / settlement Health clinic
Newcomers / refugees, Families
Refugees and newcomers without health coverage in Ottawa.
Transitional primary care and health navigation for new arrivals.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawanewcomerhealth.ca
Suggest edit Flag Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) Ottawa · Ottawa
Newcomer / settlement VAW / domestic violence Mental health Victim services & support
Women, Newcomers / refugees, Families
Immigrant and racialized women in Ottawa, including survivors of violence.
Counselling, interpretation, settlement and anti-violence support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · immigrantwomenservices.com
Suggest edit Flag Serenity Renewal for Families (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Addiction / substance use Mental health
Everyone, Families
Individuals and families affected by addiction.
Affordable counselling and family programs (subsidies available).
Updated 2026-06-15 · serenityrenewal.ca
Suggest edit Flag Ottawa Salus Ottawa · Ottawa
Mental health Housing help / Housing First
Everyone
Adults living with serious mental illness needing supportive housing.
Supportive housing and community mental health support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawasalus.ca
Suggest edit Flag Catholic Centre for Immigrants Ottawa Ottawa · Ottawa
Newcomer / settlement ID / clothing / basic needs
Newcomers / refugees, Families
Newcomers of all faiths in Ottawa.
Reception, settlement, housing help and language services for new arrivals.
Updated 2026-06-15 · cciottawa.ca
Suggest edit Flag Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women's Support Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
VAW / domestic violence Mental health Community health centre Victim services & support
Indigenous, Women, Families, 2SLGBTQ+
First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children, survivors of violence.
Healing programs, Oshki Kizis Lodge shelter, cultural and family support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · minwaashin.org
Suggest edit Flag Canadian Mental Health Association - Ottawa Ottawa · Ottawa
Mental health Housing help / Housing First
Everyone
Adults living with mental illness in Ottawa.
Case management, supportive housing and recovery programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawa.cmha.ca
Suggest edit Flag Ottawa Withdrawal Management Centre (Detox) Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7 Addiction / substance use Harm reduction
Everyone, Single adults
Adults seeking withdrawal management (detox) support.
Residential and community withdrawal management services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · 211
Suggest edit Flag Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa Ottawa · Ottawa
Legal aid Housing help / Housing First Victim services & support
Women, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and gender-diverse people in or at risk of the justice system.
Court support, housing and reintegration programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · efryottawa.com
Suggest edit Flag Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Mental health Health clinic
Youth, Families
Children up to 12 and their families needing mental health care.
Assessment, therapy and family support for young children.
Updated 2026-06-15 · crossroadschildren.ca
Suggest edit Flag St. Mary's Home (Ottawa) Ottawa · Ottawa
Transitional housing Community health centre
Young women, Youth, Families
Pregnant and parenting youth and their children.
Housing, prenatal and parenting programs for young families.
Updated 2026-06-15 · stmaryshome.com
Suggest edit Flag Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-in Newcomer / settlement ID / clothing / basic needs Community health centre
Everyone, Families, Seniors, Newcomers / refugees
Residents of Kanata, Stittsville and west Ottawa.
Family, seniors, crisis and violence-against-women programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · wocrc.ca
Suggest edit Flag Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-in Newcomer / settlement ID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families, Newcomers / refugees, Seniors
Residents of east and central Ottawa.
Newcomer, family, seniors and crisis intervention programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · crcrr.org
Suggest edit Flag Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-in ID / clothing / basic needs Newcomer / settlement
Everyone, Families, Seniors, Newcomers / refugees
Residents of Orleans and east Ottawa.
Family, seniors, newcomer and food support programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · crcoc.ca
Suggest edit Flag Vanier Community Service Centre Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-in Newcomer / settlement ID / clothing / basic needs Community health centre
Everyone, Families, Seniors, Newcomers / refugees
Residents of Vanier and east Ottawa.
Family, seniors, newcomer and community health programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · cscvanier.com
Suggest edit Flag Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard Ottawa · Ottawa
Food bank / meals ID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families
Residents of Gloucester and east Ottawa.
Emergency food hampers.
Updated 2026-06-15 · gefc.ca
Suggest edit Flag BGC Ottawa (Boys and Girls Club) Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-in
Youth, Young women, Young men, Families
After-school and evenings (see site)
Children and youth across Ottawa.
After-school, recreation and youth development at clubhouses citywide.
Updated 2026-06-15 · bgcottawa.org
Suggest edit Flag Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) Ottawa · Ottawa
Housing help / Housing First
Everyone, Families, Single adults
Low- and moderate-income tenants in Ottawa.
Non-profit affordable and rent-geared-to-income housing.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ccochousing.org
Suggest edit Flag Daily Bread Food Bank Toronto · Toronto
Food bank / meals ID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families, Single adults
Mon-Fri office; member agencies vary
Toronto residents in need of food.
Find your nearest neighbourhood food bank via their website or 211.
Updated 2026-06-15 · dailybread.ca
Suggest edit Flag Gerstein Crisis Centre Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7 Crisis line Mental health
Everyone
Adults in Toronto experiencing mental health crisis.
24-hour crisis line and mobile crisis team.
Updated 2026-06-15 · gersteincentre.org
Suggest edit Flag Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7 Emergency shelter Transitional housing Drop-in
Youth, Young women, Young men, 2SLGBTQ+
Youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.
Three shelters, transitional housing and employment programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · evas.ca
Suggest edit Flag Sistering Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7 Drop-in ID / clothing / basic needs Mental health Housing help / Housing First
Women, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and gender-diverse people who are homeless or marginalized.
24/7 low-barrier drop-in, meals, housing and harm reduction.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sistering.org
Suggest edit Flag YWCA Toronto - Women's Shelter & Housing Toronto · Toronto
Emergency shelter VAW / domestic violence Housing help / Housing First
Women, Families, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and families experiencing homelessness or violence.
Arise shelter, supportive housing and violence-against-women programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ywcatoronto.org
Suggest edit Flag Margaret's (Toronto) Toronto · Toronto
Drop-in Mental health Housing help / Housing First
Everyone, Single adults
Adults with mental health issues who are homeless or precariously housed.
Drop-in, housing and crisis support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · margarets.ca
Suggest edit Flag Scott Mission Toronto · Toronto
Emergency shelter Food bank / meals ID / clothing / basic needs
Men, Families, Single adults
Men and families experiencing homelessness or poverty.
Shelter beds, meals, food bank and family programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · scottmission.com
Suggest edit Flag Across Boundaries Toronto · Toronto
Mental health Community health centre
Everyone, Newcomers / refugees
Racialized communities experiencing mental health and addiction issues.
Culturally responsive mental health and addiction support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · acrossboundaries.ca
Suggest edit Flag Hassle Free Clinic Toronto · Toronto
Health clinic Community health centre Sexual assault centre
Everyone, 2SLGBTQ+, Youth
Anyone needing sexual health and anonymous testing.
Free, anonymous STI/HIV testing, sexual health and harm reduction.
Updated 2026-06-15 · hasslefreeclinic.org
Suggest edit Flag Fife House Toronto · Toronto
Housing help / Housing First Community health centre
Everyone, Single adults
People living with HIV/AIDS who are homeless or at risk.
Supportive housing and outreach for people living with HIV.
Updated 2026-06-15 · fifehouse.org
Suggest edit Flag Redwood Shelter (Toronto) Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7 VAW / domestic violence Emergency shelter
Women, Families
Women and children fleeing abuse.
Emergency shelter and 24/7 crisis line for families.
Updated 2026-06-15 · theredwood.com
Suggest edit Flag Street Health (Toronto) Toronto · Toronto
Community health centre Harm reduction Health clinic
Everyone, Single adults
People who are homeless or underhoused in Toronto.
Nursing, mental health, ID and harm reduction services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · streethealth.ca
Suggest edit Flag WoodGreen Community Services Toronto · Toronto
Newcomer / settlement Housing help / Housing First Income support (OW/ODSP) ID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Seniors, Newcomers / refugees, Families
People across Toronto needing housing, seniors or newcomer support.
Housing, employment, seniors, newcomer and family programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · woodgreen.org
Suggest edit Flag Armagh House (Mississauga) Peel · Mississauga
VAW / domestic violence Transitional housing
Women, Families
Women and children who have experienced abuse.
Second-stage transitional housing for women fleeing violence.
Updated 2026-06-15 · armaghhouse.ca
Suggest edit Flag Interim Place (Peel) Peel · Mississauga
Open 24/7 VAW / domestic violence Emergency shelter Crisis line
Women, Families, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and children experiencing violence in Peel.
Two shelters and 24-hour crisis line 905-676-8515.
Updated 2026-06-15 · interimplace.com
Suggest edit Flag Region of Peel - Ontario Works / Human Services Peel · Brampton
Income support (OW/ODSP) Housing help / Housing First
Everyone, Families, Single adults
Peel residents needing financial or housing assistance.
Ontario Works, housing and homelessness support. Central intake 905-793-9200.
Updated 2026-06-15 · peelregion.ca
Suggest edit Flag Our Place Peel (Youth Shelter) Peel · Mississauga
Open 24/7 Emergency shelter Drop-in
Youth, Young women, Young men
Youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness in Peel.
Youth shelter, drop-in and outreach.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ourplacepeel.org
Suggest edit Flag Family Services of Peel Peel · Brampton
Mental health Victim services & support Newcomer / settlement
Everyone, Families, Newcomers / refugees
Individuals and families in Peel Region.
Counselling, violence-against-women and settlement services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · fspeel.org
Suggest edit Flag Women's Centre of York Region York · Newmarket
Open 24/7 VAW / domestic violence Crisis line
Women, Families
Women experiencing violence in York Region.
Free counselling and programs for women in York Region. WCYR does not publish its own crisis line; crisis resources listed on wcyr.ca include the Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866-863-0511 and Yellow Brick House 1-800-263-3247.
Updated 2026-10-20 · https://www.wcyr.ca/
Suggest edit Flag Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region York · Georgina
Open 24/7 VAW / domestic violence Emergency shelter
Women, Families
Women and children fleeing abuse in York Region.
Emergency shelter. 24-hr crisis line 1-800-661-8294.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sandgate.ca
Suggest edit Flag Blue Door (York Region) York · Newmarket
Open 24/7 Emergency shelter Transitional housing Housing help / Housing First
Everyone, Men, Youth, Families
People experiencing homelessness in York Region.
Emergency shelters for men, youth and families, plus housing support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · bluedoor.ca
Suggest edit Flag 360°kids (York Region) York · Richmond Hill
Emergency shelter Drop-in Transitional housing
Youth, Young women, Young men
Youth 16-26 experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Shelter, drop-in, Nightstop and housing programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · 360kids.ca
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