Immigrant Women Services Ottawa offers services for culturally diverse women who are survivors of violence. They offer Crisis Intervention and Counselling Service; Settlement Programs (orientation, language and skills training, employment support); and other programs to support women in Ottawa. Visit their website to learn more. After Hours: 613-729-1393 Read more...
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Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) Ottawa is a reintegration initiative, operating on restorative justice principles, that assists individuals who have served a prison sentence for a sexual offence(s) in their effort to re-enter society. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Interval House of Ottawa is an agency that provides safe shelter and support, intervention and prevention services, and advocacy for women and their dependents in Ottawa. Interval House of Ottawa 24/7 Crisis Line: 613 234 5181 Unsafe at Home Ottawa Crisis Text & Chat Line (text ONLY): 613 704 5535 Read more...
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Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes offers Francophone provincial-level aggregation of regional organizations dedicated to the elimination of violence directed toward women. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Pauktuutit offers culturally appropriate programs and resources for Aboriginal people. This includes shelters, abuse prevention, health initiatives, and social development. Read more...
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Denise House offers: Emergency Shelter for women and children fleeing abuse; a 24/7 crisis and support by telephone or in person at the shelter; Food, clothing and personal necessities; Counselling, safety and goal planning; Childrenās Programs; and Legal and court support referrals. Visit their website for more information. Phone: 905-728-7311 Toll-free: 1-800-263-3725 Read more...
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The YWCA Durham offers an emergency shelter; long term counselling; supportive housing; recreation opportunities; a thrift shop and other services for women and children experiencing violence. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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The John Howard Society of Durham Region offers a variety of services including: anger management; counselling; employment opportunities; youth programs; housing services; parenting programs; womens programs; extrajudicial measures (EJM); and other programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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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...
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Centre espoir Sophie is a Francophone drop-in centre for marginalized women which may help to improve the health, dignity and life conditions of marginalized women. Visit their website for more information. Read more...