All Places in Ottawa

The City of Ottawa maintains parks and green spaces within the City for public access. Visit their website to see locations. Read more...

St. Joe’s Women’s Centre offers services in a variety of areas, including: breakfast and lunch programs; shower access; laundry facilities; telephone services; emergency grocery cupboard program; and referrals. Visit their website for more information. After hours line: 613-233-4095. Read more...

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre offers a variety of services including Health Care services; Employment services; Parent-child Services; Harm Reduction programs; access to food banks; and more. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

City of Ottawa offers Recreation Fee Assistance to low-income members of the community. See website to determine eligibility for the fee assistance program through the City of Ottawa. Read more...

Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre offers integrated social services for the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode area, such as: information and referral; counselling; violence against women services; elder abuse response and referral; youth programs; health promotion groups; Income tax preparation assistance; financial counselling services; and general legal advice. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Ottawa Public Library offers educational and literacy resources to the public. View website for library locations, adult programs and services, technology literacy workshops, library card access and family programs. Read more...

Blair Court Community House offers community recreational programs and supports; adult learning programs; a food bank; income tax preparation; women’s fitness; informal counseling and referrals. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic provides public legal education, legal advice, and representation at court for a variety of criminal, family and tenant-related matters; assists women who have been victims of violence in obtaining compensation. The Clinic serves low income people and students. Services are provided free of charge and are provided by law students who are supervised by Read more...

Dave Smith Youth Treatment Center provides mental health and addiction treatment options for youth in the Ottawa area. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Minwaashin Lodge – Indigenous Women’s Support Centre (Ottawa) is a 21-bed Aboriginal specific shelter. They offer advocacy; individual and group counselling; community and transitional support; referrals; legal advocacy and support; cultural and spiritual programs. Visit their website to learn more. Crisis Line: 613-789-1141. Read more...