Centretown Community Health Centre offers: counselling services; recreational programs; dental screening services; emergency food supplies and food boxes; an income tax clinic; and other community initiatives. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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The Elizabeth Fry Society offers support to ex-offenders across Canada. This location offers programs for youth and adults, including: court support, accountability, individual and group counselling, anger management support, housing support and relapse prevention. Visit their website for more information. 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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Salvation Army (Booth Centre Ottawa) may provide emergency assistance, which includes emergency food bank, emergency clothing, and household items; Christmas assistance through the Toy Centre and referrals when required; and summer camps for children. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Youville Centre offers programs and services for at-risk mothers and their children. They offer addictions, mental health and career counselling; breakfast and lunch programs; a food bank; swap shop; parenting and nutrition programs; housing support; and referrals to specialized services. 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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Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty is a collaboration between several organizations which offers: A medical clinic with doctors and nurses on site; Crisis counselling, harm reduction, withdrawal management, and a calming rest centre; Daily meals and a food pantry; Use of washrooms and showers; Some clothing; Some housing supports; and financial and social assistance. Read more...
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Gate 3:16 offers a drop-in centre for those in need (24+). They provide a variety of basic care services such as: Meals; Clothing; Counselling services; Medical Services (Registered Nurse, Optician, Foot Care Specialist) as well as a community centre with space to sit. Visit their website to learn more. 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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CMHA offers support for people struggling with their mental health. This support can include housing support, suicide prevention, employment services and counselling. Visit their website for more information. Read more...