Belong Ottawa - Centre 454

Record #: 89001328 | Last Full Update: 24 Apr 2024

Description and Services
Description (Service)	This information is regularly updated on their website. Drop-in counselling centre for any adult (alone or with children) who finds it difficult to access services elsewhere due to illness, disability or homelessness. Practical assistance: shower and laundry facilities telephones small clothing items (underwear, socks, and seasonal accessories) hygiene items condoms needle exchange Social Recreation Program: creative expressions program including literacy and writer's group, music appreciation, and visual arts board games card games bingo arts and crafts special events karaoke chaplaincy Counselling: short-term supportive counselling advocacy crisis intervention housing employment support and resume writing addiction Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) / Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and Hepatitis A, B, C groups (addiction, life skills) In-Reach visits by: Housing Help Royal Ottawa Hospital Outreach Teams (psychiatric and addiction) University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Application Support Program: Assists individuals with significant disabilities and barriers to navigate the complex application process
Hours	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 8 am-3 pm, Wed 8 am-1 pm
Eligibility	Adult 18 years and older (alone or with children) who is in need of a supportive environment or practical assistance Some of the people served include men and women who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness psychiatrically disabled lonely and isolated unemployed dealing with drug/alcohol addiction recently discharged from hospital or jail
Languages	English, French
Application	Drop-in
Location & Accessibility
Service Area	Ottawa
Address	454 King Edward Ave Ottawa, ON K1N 7M8 Canada Get Directions
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - accessible washroom and shower
Contact Information
Office	613-235-4351
Fax	613-232-4919
Email	info@belongottawa.ca
Website	https://belongottawa.ca/programs/centre-454/
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