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Interfaith Ministry

Services

• spiritual presence and pastoral care
• pastoral visiting
• counselling
• crisis response
• advocacy
• monthly community dinners and brunches
• support groups
• arts programs
• volunteer activities
• music lessons
• cooking workshops

Drop-in program provided five days a week, with coffee, tea, and healthy snack

• offered every weekday morning except for holidays and special meetings

Christian interdenominational charity serving those experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Ottawa

Tuesday Door Service

• takeaway soup and sandwiches
• takeaway grocery hampers
• takeaway toiletries, including menstruation supplies
• pastoral care

Street Outreach

• seven evenings and one afternoon of mobile outreach downtown, providing emergency provisions and care

Innercity Arts Program

• for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults, 16-32 years old

Innercity Veterans Outreach and Support

• drop-in and support for homeless and at-risk veterans
• access to resources and literature
• phone and computer
• individualized support
• recreational activities
• refreshments

Various special events and community meals

COVID-19 (12 November, 2021): Provides essential supports to the community during Ontario's stay-at-home order. Hours and services remain unchanged. Call you have any questions.

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Drop-in centre for men and women located in Centretown

• supportive counselling
• crisis intervention
• advocacy
• free condoms and SITE supplies (needle exchange, Safe Inhalation)
• hygiene supplies, including menstruation supplies
• emergency telephone
• coffee and tea served
• free WIFI
• recreational activities
• light meals

Drop-in services on the 2nd level of Centretown United Church are NOT ACCESSIBLE. Take-out or Dine in options available to each walk-in during meal times.

COVID-19 (22 May 2020) Services remain available by phone. At-the-door services (food bank, food-to-go, basic needs) available Mon, Wed 8:30 am-11:30 am. Reunite will still operate, as usual, youth aged 16-24 can still contact Reunite staff at 613-230-4663 if they have a runaway in need of assistance returning back to parent/guardian, Canada wide program Resource Centre.

• Uses a variety of programming designed to assist clients
• Guides and supports youth based on their dreams, goals, and desires

Programs include:

Works Programs

• Provide things such as challenge, achievement, independence and reward
• Provides paid opportunities to youth and allows them to further their knowledge or experience in an area of employment or education
• Includes social support

Matters Programs

• Focused quality of life, such as socialization, dignity, friendship, and safety

Reunite

• Assists youth with returning home to their families
• Serves all of Canada

Finance Matters:
Six week financial literacy course that provides:

• information on debt
• savings
• budgeting
• credit and credit reports
• saving and investing
• banking
• income and taxes, etc

Job Action Project

• Provides employment preparation, skills training, work experience, support and monitoring for 40 youth facing multiple barriers to employment

Housing Based Case Management (HBCM) Program

• Supported housing program for at-risk and/or homeless youth
• Each participant is provided with a housing worker, for up to one year, to assist them in finding and maintaining safe and affordable housing

Youth in Transition (YIT) and Housing Support Work (HSW) program

• housing advocacy and search
• financial literacy
• basic life and tenant skills
• goal setting
• conflict resolution
• pertinent referrals for youth having signed or eligible to sign a Volunteary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA) with the Children's Aid Society (CAS)

Street Outreach

• Front-line, street level outreach and crisis intervention
• Offers personal supplies such as mittens, socks, water, and food

Downtown Services and Drop-In (DSDI) is open.

Services:

• support services and drop-in for youth
• crisis and individual short-term supportive counselling
• laundry facilities, showers, housing, and trusteeship services
• access to computers with internet access and telephones
• health clinic with a multidisciplinary health team
• outreach and needle exchange programs

Issues addressed:

• poverty
• abuse
• health care
• employment
• school
• substance abuse
• sexual orientation
• loss

Emergency shelter for adult men - day services available for residents and community members

Free community meals, 7 days a week

• drop-in for non-residents
• meals served to residents three times daily

Community Meal Food Truck

• Weekly offerings at various sites, changing schedule. See website for details.

Client services

• personalized case management
• housing assistance
• employment support
• educational support (Stepping Stones Learning Centre and Discovery University)
• mental health support

Health supervision and counselling services

• offered for substance use issues

Primary care clinic

• provides accessible health care to homeless people who have n access to family medical care
• hosts specialty care clinics, including foot care and women's health

Spiritual Christian counselling offered by chaplain on premises

• chapel services

Free clothing offered to men

Addiction and Trauma Services at the Ottawa Mission

• drop-in group support to men
• structured live-in program with beds and aftercare

Dental program

• emergencies
• preventative
• surgical
• restorative
• removable denture care for people in shelters or living on the street

The ID Project Drop in Clinic: see separate record for more information

COVID-19: Service remains fully operational, taking new clients, diversions from OPS and EMS until further notice.

49-bed program in partnership between the Shepherds of Good Hope, Ottawa Inner City Health, City of Ottawa, Home and Community Care Support Services, Royal Ottawa Hospital, and Canadian Mental Health Association

Increases treatment and care available to individuals not accessing services due to complex health and social issues and provides integrated care for clients prior to transfer to mainstream treatment

On-site supports:

• Supervision and support for individuals under the influence of drugs/alcohol or exhibiting symptoms of mental illness, providing medically supervised detox and overdose prevention
• Access to short stay treatment and care unit for medication stabilization, treatment for physical health concerns and concurrent disorder treatment
• Access to a transitional environment for individuals awaiting treatment, housing or other services
• Diversion program for Ottawa Police Services and Emergency Medical Services

COVID-19 (3 Nov 2020): Evening drop-in open. Face covering required.

• volunteering opportunity, fill out the form on the website to register

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Safe place for adults of all genders. Services include:

• drop in
• soup and sandwiches
• events such as bingo, karaoke, and movie nights
• support to those dealing with trauma, mental health challenges and addictions and those who are touched by poverty and/or homelessness

COVID19 (29 Jun 2021): Service is currently slotted to be available until Oct 2021.

Welcoming outdoor drop-in space

Interdisciplinary team available for support includes:

• social workers
• addictions counsellors
• doctors
• nurses
• nurse practitioners
• psychiatrists

This service is in addition to meals, drop-ins or health services already offered by the Shepherds of Good Hope

Partnership between Shepherds of Good Hope, Ottawa Innercity Health and the City of Ottawa

COVID-19 (8 Apr 2021): Due to COVID19, drop-in centre has now become a canteen - coffee and sandwiches served through kitchen window on Rideau St. until further notice.

Christian drop-in centre providing food and other basic supplies, as well as encouragement and support, to persons struggling with mental health issues, unstable housing, disability or addiction * chaplain care to hospital, prison and home

COVID-19 (22 Nov 2021) Food Cupboard is still open, food boxes available. Call reception at 613-722-3811 for assistance or to volunteer. The centre and its offices are closed to the public, until further notice, but the staff is equipped and are working remotely from home. Contact program coordinators directly if in need of assistance. Take away breakfast and lunch meals are available.

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Drop-in centre in partnerships with:

• front line workers
• outreach workers
• housing specialists
• visiting nurses
• elders
• trainers
• attendants
• bannock bus

Offers a secure and culturally appropriate place where people can use the following services:

• professional counselling
• employment readiness

Life skills

• financial management
• hygiene
• self-confidence
• time management
• nutrition
• teamwork
• resume writing
• emails
• computer skills

Cultural teachings

Referral services

• health centres
• food banks
• addiction centres

Crisis Intervention

• suicide prevention
• counselling services

Laundry and shower facilities available on a scheduled basis

Two hot meals per day are provided on a scheduled basis

Clothing donations

Housing search and advocacy

Wellbriety (Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings with traditional teachings) and support groups

Drop-in support services for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

• lounge
• computer centre
• library
• common area
• laundry facilities
• phone

Open to serving and retired military personnel, former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and supporters of the Canadian military from the VETS Canada Ottawa Chapter

Community service centre

Aboriginal Community Justice Program : support on justice and court related issues

Aboriginal Courtwork Programs: assistance to all Aboriginal people who are in contact with the legal system, including adults, youth and families, regardless of legal definitions

Culture Resource Coordinator: access to culture based program and services to urban indigenous children, youth & families in order to foster a strong sense of well-being and positive Indigenous identity

Aboriginal Family Support Program: support for children up to six years old and their families through culturally appropriate holistic program services and special events

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program: access to consistent early intervention services for families who are at risk of problems

Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency: co-ordinates licensed home day care

Early Years Centre: free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to six years old

Healing And Wellness Program: promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces family violence through culture based programming, healing and intervention initiatives

Kizhaay Anishishinaabe Niin (I am a kind man): a culturally relevant program that supports healthy relationships and identities through one-on-one support, group-based services, participant-based activities, public awareness activities, networking and partnership building

Aboriginal Homeless Partnering Strategy: serves Ottawa's Aboriginal homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless by linking them with specialized programming intended to help them stabilize and improve their current circumstances.The Strategy includes mental health, addictions, labour market opportunities, affordable housing opportunities, and life skills development

Life Long Care Program (LLC - Home Support): designed to respond to the life long care needs of older Aboriginal people who may have limited mobility related to a persistent medical condition or physical disability

Akwe:go Program: for urban children aged 7 to 12 years old to learn and explore aboriginal culture and teachings * one on one support depending on the needs of the individual * tutoring * games and nutritious snacks in a safe and healthy environment

Wasa-Nabin Youth Program: support, tools and healthy activities for urban Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13-18 * guidance in a cultural framework for youth who are at risk for specific negative behaviours

Alternative High School: credit-granting Secondary program for students to learn in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere

Creating Safe Spaces: to increase safety, well-being and mental wellness for Indigenous young women and girls, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+, who have lived experience or witnessed trauma, violence in their families and communities, and/or missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Mental Health Peer Support: to provide a network of supports and mentorships to urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviour, work to avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind.

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Two free weekly morning drop-in centres

• open to everyone
• free breakfast
• an opportunity to: socialize, play games, do crafts, attend a presentation, and get information about local services and resources

Programs:

• Dinner on the House: sit down meal every Thu, drop-in style, no appointment needed
• Drop-in Lunch: sit down meal on the 2nd and 4th Thu of the month

Youth programs and services

• promotes and facilitates youth attachment to society and community
• increases developmental opportunities for youth
• promotes well being and public awareness of youth issues
• provides protective conditions for youth at risk
• various programs and projects for youth

Two free weekly morning drop-in centres

• open to everyone
• free breakfast
• an opportunity to: socialize, play games, do crafts, attend a presentation, and get information about local services and resources

Programs:

• Dinner on the House: sit down meal every Thu, drop-in style, no appointment needed
• Drop-in Lunch: sit down meal on the 2nd and 4th Thu of the month

COVID-19 (20 Jan 2021): currently not running due to pandemic restrictions.

Offers a safe space to hang out, do crafts, play video games, access wifi, have snacks and more.

This program is offered in partnership with YMCA at the Brockville location.

Drop-In Centre

• free breakfast three times per week, hot drinks
• safe social space
• washer and dryer, via sign-up
• information and referrals
• local phone calls
• pastoral counselling
• mobile clinic (offering addictions counsellor and nurse)

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Centre remains open until further notice.

Current, affordable housing listings * voice mail services * mail agreements * public phone * computer access * prevention and diversion services

COVID-19 (July 14, 2020): Covid-19 procedures to enter these premises are in place - hand sanitization, wearing of masks, taking of temperatures, and recording contact information

Variety of services related to seeking, gaining or maintaining affordable housing in Kingston

• Housing Help Centre
• two emergency shelters
• two supportive housing programs
• prevention diversion and housing first services
• youth hub
• street outreach
• see separate listings for details

Martha's Table is currently offering takeout meals at no charge. Limited services.

• served between 12 noon and 2 pm
• delivers meals door to door for those that can not leave home but need access to meals
• watch for indoor warming/cooling and services as we move through 2023
• our website will have updates as will facebook

Christian and Missionary Alliance church

• holds regular worship services

Storehouse of Hope: a homeless drop-in and clothing exchange held once a week

COVID-19 (July 26, 2022): Providing bag lunches in lieu of drop-in.

Drop-in centre

• offers food programs and free clothing to those in need

Take away hot supper being served every day between 4 pm-5:30 pm

Agency providing:

• Sally Ann Supper Program
• Emergency Response Capabilities
• Food
• Summer Adventure Camp
• Fire Victim's Assistance
• Emergency Food Bank
• Street Nurse
• Referrals to other community and Salvation Army agencies such as Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Shelters

CV19 Food Bank open Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am- 12 noon * all other functions cancelled until April 30, 2020 (March 22, 2020)

Community Church Services * Food Bank * Emergency food, shelter & clothing * Community services provided all year round.