Restoring Hope Ministries

Registered faith-based charity running a minimal-barrier youth shelter in the basement of First Baptist Church (side door on Elgin St); overnight beds, meals, snacks, breakfast, toiletries, low-key mental health and pastoral support plus housing/school/addiction referrals and the bilingual C.O.R.E. substance-use program; no formal intake so youth without ID are welcome.

Address

First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa (youth enter via side door on Elgin St)

Phone

613-808-3321

Website

https://www.restoringhope.ca

Hours

Drop-in: Mon-Thu 10pm-11:30pm; Fri 9pm-11:30pm; Sat 10pm-11:30pm; Sun 9pm-11:30pm. Overnight shelter seven nights a week until 8:30am

Who it serves

Youth, Young women, Young men

Eligibility

Youth ages 16-24

Cost

Free

Languages

English

How to access

Walk-in, By phone

Accessibility & features

Free

Last verified: October 1, 2026 · Listing source: restoringhope.ca. Information can change — please call ahead to confirm hours and availability.