Resources
- Community/ Legal Links
- Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)
- Supporting immigrants & refugees through the journey of making Canada home.
- Legal Aid Ontario
- If you qualify financially and have a legal issue that is covered, Legal Aid Ontario will help pay for a lawyer to represent you.
- https://immigrantwomenservices.com/
- Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) exists to provide immigrant and racialized women and their families in the City of Ottawa and the surrounding area with the supports and tools to achieve their full potential as members of Canadian society and participate in the elimination of all forms of abuse against women and children.
- https://ottawa-worldskills.org
- Offer resources and support for newcomers in Ottawa and Canadian employers who wish to fill their labour market gaps
- https://ottawa.dressforsuccess.org
- The Dress for Success Ottawa community works towards a common goal – to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women and gender nonconforming individuals who feel most comfortable in a women-centred environment. Under our All Women Empowered (AWE) Suite of Programs and via our Virtual Career Center we support our clients by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help them thrive.
- https://www.pandsettlement.ca
- Prosperity, Advancement, Networking and Direction for Iranian and Farsi-Speaking Community
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511
- The Assaulted Women’s Helpline provides a safe space, free of judgment anytime, day or night, to support, listen and guide women who have experienced any type of abuse anywhere in Ontario.
- Distress Centre Ottawa 613-238-3311
- They are your local connection to mental health support and resources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
- Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 e-mental health services to young people in Canada.
- Mental Health Helpline 613-722-6914
- Professionally trained Crisis Line Responders are there to answer your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A crisis can include difficulty dealing with stress, overwhelming feelings, symptoms of depression, anxiety or psychosis, suicidal thoughts, or any concerns regarding your mental health or that of your loved ones.
- Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Program – Ottawa Hospital 613-798-5555 x 13770
- To provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
- CALACS francophone of d`Ottawa 613-789-8096
- Social services organization in Ottawa, Ontario
- Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre 613-562-2333
- The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) offers support for people who have experienced sexual and/or gender-based violence in the Ottawa region.
- Sexual Assault Support Centre 613-725-2160
- They support all women survivors. This including those from diverse groups, particularly, though not limited to, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, immigrants and refugees, racialized persons, persons from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
- The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa 613-747-7800
- Concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child or youth? Call any time
- Other Services
- Family Services Ottawa – Services a la famille Ottawa 613-725-3601
- Family Service agencies in Ontario deliver a wide range of mental health, trauma and wellness services to individuals and families in workplaces and communities.
- Ontario Works 1-613 560-0624
- If you need financial assistance for food and housing, and are in financial need, you can apply for financial and employment assistance through Ontario Works.
- OC Transpo 613-741-4390
- OC Transpo provides transit services across Ottawa and into Gatineau.
- Ottawa Food Bank 613-745-7001
- The Ottawa Food Bank provides fresh and non-perishable food, as well as supplies such as diapers, toiletries, and cleaning supplies to its network of over 100 food programs across the city.
- City of Ottawa 311
- Bylaw and other city services
- Sexual Assault and Child Abuse – Ottawa Police Service 613-236-1222 x 5944
- Community Health & Resource Centres
- Coalition of Community Health & Resource Centers of Ottawa