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Belong Ottawa - The Well

Record #: 89000573 |  Last Full Update: 4 Oct 2024

Description and Services
Description (Service)


Drop-in program providing a safe and welcoming space for people looking for community, connection, or additional support

Practical supports

  • meals including breakfast (8am), lunch (12noon)
  • shower and laundry facilities
  • telephones
  • coffee, tea, and snacks daily
  • small clothing items (underwear, socks, and seasonal accessories)
  • hygiene items
  • Wi-Fi and computer access
  • condoms
  • respite cots
  • access to printing and faxing
  • mailbox services

Staff supports

  • crisis intervention
  • advocacy
  • addictions
  • referrals

Social recreation programs

  • board games, card games
  • bingo
  • arts and crafts
  • karaoke
  • chaplaincy
  • movie afternoons
  • special events
  • creative expressions program including literacy and writer's group

In-reach visits

  • Royal Ottawa Hospital Outreach Teams
  • Ontario Works workers
  • University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Application support program

  • assists individuals with significant disabilities and barriers to navigate the ODSP application process



Hours Mon 8 am-1 pm for women, women with children and/or gender-diverse individuals only, 3 pm-8 pm for all * Tue-Thu 8 am-12:30 noon for women, women with children and/or gender-diverse individuals only 3 pm-8 pm for all * Fri 8 am-12:30 noon for women, women with children and/or gender-diverse individuals only 12:30 noon-3 pm for all * Sat 8 am-3 pm for women, women with children and/or gender-diverse individuals only, all day Sun 8 am-3 pm for women, women with children and/or gender-diverse individuals only, all day
Eligibility Adults 18 years and older (alone or with children) in need of a supportive environment or practical assistance. Some of the people served include individuals who are:
  • homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • psychiatrically disabled
  • lonely and isolated
  • unemployed
  • dealing with drug/alcohol consumption
  • recently discharged from hospital or jail
  • Languages English, French
    Application Call or drop-in
    Location & Accessibility
    Service Area Ottawa
    Address

    154 Somerset St W
    Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
    Canada

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    Physical Access Fully Accessible
    Contact Information
    Office 613-594-8861
    Fax 613-594-5878
    Email info@belongottawa.ca
    Website https://belongottawa.ca/programs/the-well/
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