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Short Description Shepherds of Good Hope 16-Hour Drop-In – Safe daytime/evening space for adults of all genders experiencing homelessness.
Address 216 Murray St
Service Hours Contact for current hours
Eligibility Criteria Adults experiencing homelessness
Short Description Employment and job programs in Ottawa – Including Ontario Works employment supports and community employment agencies.
Eligibility Criteria Job seekers
Short Description Immigrant and newcomer settlement supports in Ottawa – Orientation, language, employment and housing navigation.
Service Hours Varies by agency
Eligibility Criteria Immigrants and newcomers
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
Eligibility Criteria Tenants in Ottawa
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
Service Hours Seniors Safety Line 24/7
Eligibility Criteria Seniors and older adults
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
Service Hours Varies by program; crisis 24/7
Eligibility Criteria Children, youth and families
Short Description LGBTQ+ support services in Ottawa – Affirming counselling, peer support and resources. Start with 211 or known community agencies.
Eligibility Criteria LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Short Description Harm reduction services in Ottawa – Needle distribution, safer inhalation equipment and related supports via community health centres and Ottawa Public Health.
Phone 311 or Ottawa Public Health
Address Multiple locations across Ottawa
Service Hours Varies by site
Eligibility Criteria People who use substances
Short Description Ontario Works Ottawa – Income and employment support for people in financial need. Apply online or through the City.
Phone 311 or 613-580-2400
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria People in financial need meeting OW criteria
Short Description Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – Income support for people with disabilities in Ottawa.
Phone 1-800-267-8097 or local office via 211
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria People with disabilities meeting ODSP criteria
Short Description Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa – Community mental health supports, information and programs.
Phone Contact via website or 211
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria Individuals seeking mental health support
Short Description Ottawa Public Health – Community resource guide covering shelters, crisis lines, food, harm reduction and more.
Phone 613-580-6744 or 311
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria General public
Short Description Minwaashin Lodge – Indigenous women's support centre offering culturally appropriate services, including support for survivors of violence.
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria Indigenous women and families
Short Description Tungasuvvingat Inuit – Inuit-specific services in Ottawa including food security and community supports.
Address 282 Dupuis St
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria Inuit community members
Short Description Community Legal Services of Ottawa – Free legal help for low-income residents on housing, income support, immigration, employment and more. Three locations.
Address 1 Nicholas Street, Suite 422 (Downtown)
Service Hours Mon-Wed 8:30am-4:30pm; Thu 8:30am-12pm; Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Eligibility Criteria Low-income residents of Ottawa (OW/ODSP automatic eligibility)
