Resources

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Within Ottawa: 613-722-6914

Outside Ottawa: 1-866-996-0991  
 

A confidential crisis intervention service provided via telephone. For anyone who is in distress, depressed, or considering suicide.

1602 Telesat Ct, Gloucester 

613-747-7800 

Supporting families caring for children by investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect, protecting children and, when necessary, ensuring alternate care for children who may be neglected or abused and/or have special needs; advocating on behalf of children and their families. 

311 McArthur Ave, Ottawa 

 613-741-1449 

Provides rental properties that are geared-to-income for Inuit families and singles living in the Ottawa area. Inuit are given priority on waiting list for 63 units, after which Métis and Status Indian applicants are considered.

 613-238-3311 

At any given time of day or night, people in the community require support & assistance. Whether they're depressed, lonely, overwhelmed or so distraught that they are contemplating suicide, they will always find a supportive & caring person to speak with. Phone lines operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

29 Bayswater Ave, Ottawa 

613-792-1222 

The first integrative cancer care and research centre in central and eastern Canada, established to improve quality of life for those touched by cancer. Through clinical practice, research and education, The Centre strives to assess and reduce possible causes of cancer, while exploring innovative integrative treatment. 

 108-211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa 

 613-237-6000 

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. has not approved, endorsed, or reviewed this website, nor is it affiliated with it, and the ability to link to A.A.’s site does not imply otherwise 

 1-800-668-6868 

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only national 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth.

 171 George St, Ottawa 

 613-241-1573

Motivated by Christ-like values and beliefs, The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre provides effective, client-centered programs and services, which respond to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the vulnerable in our community.

 1-888-811-3887 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a non-profit, international, community - based organization for recovering addicts. Narcotics Anonymous members learn from one another how to live drug-free and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives.

 613-562-2333 

The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) supports and empowers women, gender-fluid, non-binary, and trans survivors, all working together to build a stronger community response to sexualized violence and women's health. 

 2675 Queensview Dr, Ottawa 

 613-260-2360 

 1-877-377-7715 
  

Youth Services Bureau is a multi-service agency that provides services in French and English in employment, health and housing, mental health, youth engagement and youth justice. We work in partnership to develop, deliver and advocate for better conditions, services, and opportunities for youth and families.

 1-800-668-2437 

Province-wide free, anonymous counselling, information, and referrals to sexual health clinics and community agencies on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, birth control options, sexual orientation and gender issues.

1 Nicholas St, Ste 422

613-241-7008

South Ottawa Community Legal Services and Community Legal Services Ottawa Centre, are independent non-profit agencies providing free legal assistance to low income individuals living within specified geographic boundaries our clinics serve.

73 Albert Street , Ground Floor 

613-238-7931

1-877-314-0933

Legal Aid Ontario has a statutory mandate to promote access to justice throughout Ontario for low-income individuals. 

309 Cooper St, Suite 502, 

613-563-4532

Housing Help is a non-profit charitable agency providing assistance to people in the City of Ottawa who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, to access and maintain appropriate and affordable housing. 

404 McArthur Ave (Heartwood House) Room 204 - By Appointment Only. 

613-440-3030

Suits his Style helps reduce poverty in our community by providing interview clothing and/or industry appropriate clothing to low income, unemployed men in need of employment.

314 Booth St.

613-254-6584

Providing emergency shelter and safe affordable permanent housing for women in Ottawa, and helping women build a meaningful life that fits their individual needs. 

5 Myrand Avenue, Ottawa, ON. 

(613) 562-4500

Ottawa Inner City Health (OICH) is an organization that provides health care to the homeless and street communities.