All Community Centres

Abundant Life Gospel Centre offers a Church community and food bank to those in the Oshawa area. They have various community resources available to feed and support those in need, empower and promote life skills, and foster environments for spiritual and emotional growth. 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...

Oshawa parks, recreation, and culture Directory may provide information relating to recreation centers, public spaces, beaches, parks, trails, splash pads, sports fields, meetings centres, gardens and sports fields. Visit the website for more information. Read more...

The Oshawa Visitors Guide may assist individuals in finding things to do, things to eat, places to visit and other information about living in Oshawa. 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...

Oshawa Public Library has books, movies, clubs and entertainment open to the public. Visit their website for the library directory, site specific hours, services list, program calendar and registration and family friendly activity suggestions. Read more...

Ottawa Tourism maintains an event calendar for community events occurring in the Ottawa area. Visit their website to participate in community events near you. Read more...

Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health provides a variety of services to help people with alcohol, drug, concurrent mental health and gambling related concerns. Their range of treatment services includes residential withdrawal management services, residential treatment services, structured community based individual and group services, and walk-in and telephone support. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

YMCA/YWCA of the National Capital Region: Newcomer Information Centre offers employment Programs and services for Immigrants; a language assessment and referral centre; newcomer information centre; and a newcomers in trades programs. Visit website for more information. 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...