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...
Somali Centre for Family Services offers advocacy, friendship, and allyship to newcomers seeking resettlement in Canada. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Sadaqa Food Bank offers food bank services specifically designed to accommodate Muslim individuals seeking Halal food. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Russell Heights Community House is a non-profit community organization providing social, recreational & educational programs and services. They offer children’s play groups; access to a community nurse; recreational drop-in programs; employment support; food security programs; computer access; womens programs; a community garden; and community referrals. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
YMCA (Argyle Avenue) offers a variety of programs and Services including: Camping and Outdoor Education; Child Care; Employment and Newcomer Services; Financial Development; Health, Fitness and Recreation; and Housing Services. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Christian Horizons (East District) offers employment supports, supported independent living, participation supports and community residences for individuals with disabilities in the Ottawa community. Read more...
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (Gloucester Centre) offers a wide range of social and community services such as: Emergency Food Help and Programs; Violence Against Women; Housing support; Mental health workshops and groups; Individual youth counselling; Addictions and Program Gambling Program; and Public access to Computers/Internet. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) offers community and social services for children, youth and families, as well as programs for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. They have resources available for female survivors of violence such as individual and group counselling; and referrals for individuals struggling with substance or gambling addictions, and those who have mental health challenges. They Read more...
