Community resources Directory

Health & Wellness

1. The Ottawa Hospital

Operates three main campuses:

1. General Campus

• Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
• Phone: (613) 722-7000
• Website: ottawahospital.on.ca
• Hours: Emergency Department open 24/7

1. Civic Campus

• Address: 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
• Phone: (613) 722-7000
• Hours: Emergency Department open 24/7

1. Riverside Campus

• Address: 1967 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7W9
• Phone: (613) 722-7000
• Note: No emergency department at this campus

2. Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

• Address: 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
• Phone: (613) 737-7600
• Website: cheo.on.ca
• Hours: Emergency Department open 24/7

3. Queensway Carleton Hospital

• Address: 3045 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4
• Phone: (613) 721-2000
• Website: qch.on.ca
• Hours: Emergency Department open 24/7

4. Montfort Hospital

• Address: 713 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 0T2
• Phone: (613) 746-4621
• Website: montfort.on.ca
• Hours: Emergency Department open 24/7

5. Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

• Address: 1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
• Phone: (613) 722-6521
• Website: theroyal.ca
• Hours: Varies by department; no emergency services

6. University of Ottawa Heart Institute

• Address: 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7
• Phone: (613) 696-7000
• Website: ottawaheart.ca
• Hours: Varies by clinic

7. Bruyère Continuing Care

Includes multiple facilities:

1. Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital

• Address: 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8
• Phone: (613) 562-6262
• Website: bruyere.org

1. Saint-Vincent Hospital

• Address: 60 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa, ON K1R 7A5
• Phone: (613) 562-6262

1. Résidence Saint-Louis

• Address: 879 Hiawatha Park Road, Ottawa, ON K1C 2Z6
• Phone: (613) 824-1720

Services for Newcomers to Canada

1. YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC)

A first stop for newcomers offering free information and referrals on immigration, employment, education, housing, health, and more.

• Central Location:
  150 Isabella Street, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7
  Phone: (613) 695-2440
  Hours:
  • Mon–Thu: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Website: ymcaottawa.ca – NIC [ymcaottawa.ca]
• Additional Locations:
  • West: 1642 Merivale Road, 2nd Floor, Nepean
  • East: 240 Centrum Blvd, Unit 105, Orlean

2. OCISO – Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization

Offers settlement services, language instruction (LINC), employment support, youth programs, and counselling.

• Central Office:
  959 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X5
  Phone: (613) 725-0202
• Website: ociso.org 
• Hours: Typically weekdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Languages: Services available in over 50 languages

3. JFS Ottawa – Jewish Family Services

Provides multilingual settlement support, workshops, mental health services, and assistance with immigration and citizenship.

• Address: 2255 Carling Avenue, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
• Phone: (613) 722-2225 ext. 426
• Website: jfsottawa.com
• Languages Offered: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, French, German, Russian, Somali, Ukrainian, Urdu

4. Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI)

Supports immigrants and refugees with settlement, employment, and integration services.

• Main Office: 219 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H4
• Phone: (613) 232-9634
• Website: cciottawa.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Disabilities & Accessibility

1. Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – Ottawa Office

Provides financial assistance and benefits to eligible individuals with disabilities.

• Address: 351 Preston Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1S 2T7
• Phone: (613) 234-1188 | TTY: (613) 787-3959
• Email: ODSP.Ottawa@ontario.ca
• Website: ODSP Ottawa 
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Accessibility: Fully accessible

2. Karis Disability Services – East District Office

Supports individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and community programs.

• Address: 1950 Merivale Rd, Units 2 & 3, Ottawa, ON K2G 5T5
• Phone: (613) 225-5900
• Email: info@karis.org
• Website: karis.org 
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

3. Developmental Services Ontario – Eastern Region (DSOER)

Helps adults with developmental disabilities access services and supports.

• Address: 507 – 1400 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4
• Phone: 1-855-376-3737 | TTY: 1-855-777-5787
• Email: admin@dsoer.ca
• Website: dsontario.ca [dsontario.ca]
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

4. Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD)

Provides residential, recreational, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Website: ocapdd.on.ca [ocapdd.on.ca]
• Services: Residential programs, employment support, recreation, volunteer opportunities
• Hours: Varies by program; residential services operate 24/7

5. Ottawa Disability Coalition (ODC)

Advocates for equitable access and independent living for persons with disabilities.

• Website: ottawadisability.com 
• Services: Advocacy, resources, community engagement
• Contact: Via website form

6. Accessibility Services – City of Ottawa

Offers accessible transportation, housing, recreation, emergency planning, and more.

• Website: Accessibility at the City [ottawa.ca]
• Services: Para Transpo, accessible housing, inclusive recreation, advisory committee
• Contact: Through city departments

Poverty Alleviation & Community Development

1. Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM)

• Focus: Homelessness, poverty, social justice
• Address: 391 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 0Y9
• Phone: (613) 237-6031
• Email: office@ottawainnercityministries.ca
• Website: ottawainnercityministries.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

2. Social Planning Council of Ottawa (SPCO)

• Focus: Community-led action, youth unemployment, poverty, social isolation
• Address: 815 St Laurent Blvd, Suite 220, Ottawa, ON K1K 3A7
• Phone: (613) 236-9300
• Email: office@spcottawa.on.ca
• Website: spcottawa.on.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3. Ottawa Community Foundation

• Focus: Grantmaking for community initiatives including poverty alleviation
• Address: 301-75 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7
• Phone: (613) 236-1616
• Email: info@ocf-fco.ca
• Website: ocf-fco.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

4. CARE Canada

• Focus: Poverty alleviation, disaster relief, education
• Address: 9 Gurdwara Rd, Ottawa, ON K2E 7X6
• Phone: (613) 228-5600
• Website: care.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

5. Cuso International

• Focus: Community development, poverty alleviation, human rights
• Address: 44 Eccles St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6S4
• Phone: (613) 829-7445
• Website: cusointernational.org
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

6. Ottawa Community Loan Fund

• Focus: Microfinance, entrepreneurship, financial literacy
• Address: 300-300 Moodie Dr, Ottawa, ON K2H 9C4
• Phone: (613) 366-2159
• Website: oclf.org
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Religious & Cultural Organizations

1. Madonna House Apostolate

• Type: Catholic lay community
• Address: 440 Kensington Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6G8
• Phone: (613) 729-0956
• Website: madonnahouse.org
• Hours: Typically weekdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

2. Ottawa Muslim Association (Ottawa Mosque)

• Type: Islamic religious and cultural center
• Address: 251 Northwestern Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1
• Phone: (613) 722-8763
• Website: ottawamosque.ca
• Hours: Open daily; prayer times vary

3. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine

• Type: Ukrainian Catholic Church
• Address: 952 Green Valley Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2C 1P8
• Phone: (613) 723-1673
• Website: stjbshrine.ca
• Hours: Sunday services and weekday events

4. Christ Church Cathedral

• Type: Anglican Church
• Address: 414 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 0B2
• Phone: (613) 680-8585
• Website: ottawa.anglican.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

5. Sri Sathya Sai Spiritual Centre

• Type: Hindu spiritual center
• Address: Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON
• Phone: (613) 733-7180
• Website: sathyasai.ca
• Hours: Varies by event 

6. Gracious Light Christian Centre

• Type: Christian worship and outreach
• Address: 752 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P8
• Phone: (613) 232-2226
• Website: graciouslight.org
• Hours: Sunday services and weekday programs

Education & Training

1. OCDSB Continuing Education

Offers adult high school, skills upgrading, international languages, and night school programs.

• Address: 440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON K1R 5B5
• Phone: (613) 239-2325
• Website: ocdsb.ca – Continuing Education
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

2. Ottawa Mission – Education Support & Job Training

Provides adult education, literacy, university-level courses, and food services training.

• Address: 35 Waller St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7G4
• Phone: (613) 234-1144 ext 232
• Email: mission@ottawamission.com
• Website: Ottawa Mission Education Programs
• Hours: Irregular – call for details 

3. Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE)

Supports students with tutoring, nutrition programs, and hands-on learning.

• Website: onfe-rope.ca
• Services: School meal programs, classroom gardens, literacy and math tutoring
• Contact: Via website form
• Hours: Varies by program 

4. Ottawa Education Group

Provides corporate training, academic expansion, and custom learning solutions.

• Address: 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7
• Phone: (613) 861-8881
• Email: info@ottawa.education
• Website: ottawa.education
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

5. Centre for Social Enterprise Development (CSED)

Offers training for social enterprises and nonprofits.

• Email: team@csedottawa.ca
• Website: csedottawa.ca – Training & Education
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Youth & Sports

1. Soccer Shots Ottawa

• Focus: Youth soccer and character development
• Phone: (613) 518-3240
• Website: soccershots.com/ottawa
• Address: Ottawa, ON K2P 0R8
• Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Facebook: Soccer Shots Ottawa

2. Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa (ANYO)

• Focus: Sports and mental health for newcomer youth
• Website: anyottawa.com
• Programs: Soccer leagues, STEAM camps, education scholarships
• Contact: Via website form
• Hours: Varies by program 

3. BGC Ottawa – Sports & Leadership League

• Focus: Free competitive sports for youth ages 6–18
• Email: knejad@bgcottawa.org
• Website: bgcottawa.org – Sports & Leadership League
• Clubhouse Locations:
  • Don McGahan: 430 McArthur Ave
  • Ron Kolbus: 2825 Dumaurier Ave
  • Taggart Parkes: 1770 Heatherington Rd
  • Tomlinson Foundation: 1463 Prince of Wales Dr
• Hours: Varies by location and program 

4. YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region

• Focus: Youth sports, fitness, leadership, and recreation
• Phone: (613) 237-1320
• Address: 180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B7
• Website: ymcaywca.ca
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; weekends vary

5. Digital Opportunity Trust

• Focus: Youth empowerment through digital skills and leadership
• Phone: (613) 667-5854
• Address: 5 Blackburn Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 8A2
• Website: dotrust.org
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM