Basic Needs
Basic Needs resources are resources such as food, housing (including shelters), transportation and temporary financial assistance.
1. Child Welfare including Children's Aid Society (CAS)
The child welfare / child protection system is a group of services that promote the well-being of children by protecting children from abuse or neglect, ensuring they are safe, and strengthening families so that they can successfully care for their children.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1602 Telesat Court, Ottawa, ON, K1B 1B1 Map
613-747-7800
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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Up to 16 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2120 Maywood Street, Ottawa, ON, K1G 1G1
613-897-4820
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, Prescott and Russell County
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All ages
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2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X8 Map
613-714-0662
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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6 - 19 years
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Natasha Penny
Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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be brave * be kind * be present
11 Barton, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5M6
613-706-4649
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
Accepting patients: Yes, however there is a waitlist.
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All ages
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2. Food and Nutrition
This section has programs that provide food or low cost food to those in need.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
507 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1Z5 Map
613-233-5626
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-722-2225
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1317B Michael Street, Ottawa, ON, K1B 3M9 Map
613-745-7001
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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233 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-8210
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-737-5115
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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780 l'Eglise Street, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3K7 Map
613-749-2491
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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Up to 24 years
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780 rue de L’Église, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3K7 Map
613-749-4584
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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Up to 25 years
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604 Laurier Ave. West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6L1 Map
613-565-5885
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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150 Mann Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8P4 Map
613-231-5150
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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15 - 21 years
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Angeline Boswell Psychotherapy
ON, Canada
1-343-314-1147
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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The GIft of Wellness
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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15 - 60 years
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27 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4E9 Map
613-284-5980
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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3. Housing and Home Supports
Housing services help individuals find and keep places to stay. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1 Map
866-261-9799
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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515 MacLaren St, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5K5 Map
613-233-2243
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
613-230-2372
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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297 Savard Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1L 7S1 Map
613-749-4500 x22
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X3 Map
613-235-9550
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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380 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9P3 Map
613-241-6363
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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391 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0Y9 Map
613-237-6031
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1704 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2A 1C7 Map
613-798-5111
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2000 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6T2 Map
613-729-0123
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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16 years and up
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1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-737-5115
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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604 Laurier Ave. West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6L1 Map
613-565-5885
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2 MacNeil Court, Ottawa (kanata), ON, K2L 4H7 Map
613-591-3686
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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150 Mann Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8P4 Map
613-231-5150
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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15 - 21 years
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
665 Montréal, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1 Map
438-342-7638
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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27 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4E9 Map
613-284-5980
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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3.1 Long-Term Care Facilities for Seniors
Long-term care facilities and homes (aka. "nursing home") are for people who require the availability of 24-hour nursing care and supervision within a secure setting. They provide a higher level of care and support than retirement homes or supportive housing. Long-term care homes are owned and operated by various organizations: 1) Nursing homes are usually operated by private corporations; 2) Municipal homes for the aged are owned by municipal councils. Many municipalities are required to build a home for the aged in their area, either on their own or in partnership with a neighbouring municipality; 3) Charitable homes are usually owned by non-profit corporations, such as faith, community, ethnic or cultural groups.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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4200 La Belle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5C8 Map
613-562-6262
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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55 years and up
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3865 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON, K2H 5C1 Map
613-829-1133
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1141 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6P8 Map
613-722-6521 x6106
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
665 Montréal, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1 Map
438-342-7638
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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3.2 Group Homes, Residential Care and Supported Housing
A group home is usually a single-family dwelling for special populations that need a supervised living environment. Common examples include children and youth in care, individuals with developmental or physical disabilities, individuals recovering from substance abuse, teenaged mothers, or victims of domestic violence.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
251 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3 Map
613-729-0911
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
613-230-2372
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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360 Sunnyside Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 0S4 Map
613-730-7319
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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396 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0M8 Map
613-232-0016
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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311 McArthur Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1L 8M3 Map
613-741-1449
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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16 years and up
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1002 Beaverbrook, Kanata, ON, K2K 1L1 Map
613-831-6606
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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5 - 30 years
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242 rue Cantin, Ottawa, ON, K1L 6T2 Map
613-741-2523
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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12 years and up
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1155 Lola, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4C1 Map
613-741-5590
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2000 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6T2 Map
613-729-0123
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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16 years and up
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2315 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON Map
613-737-7272
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1737 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2C 0P9 Map
613-728-1946
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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12 - 17 years
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2000 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6T2 Map
613-729-0123
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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16 years and up
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780 l'Eglise Street, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3K7 Map
613-749-2491
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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Up to 24 years
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11 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, ON, K2A 1R9 Map
613-725-3519
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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180 Argyle Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B7 Map
613-237-1320 x2578
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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16 - 21 years
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162 rue Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-5144 x226
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 - 65 years
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1141 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6P8 Map
613-722-6521 x6106
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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5305 Adstoll Ave., Windsor, ON, N8T 1G9
519-252-2711
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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260 Chemin du Gouvernement, Opasatika, ON, P0L 1Z0 Map
705-369-4582
Area Served: Ontario
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12 - 24 years
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AB, Canada
613-432-4946
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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68 Aura Lake Street, Schumacher, ON, P0N 1G0 Map
705-360-7230
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12 - 15 years
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5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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All ages
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301 Lillie Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A6 Map
807-684-5100
Area Served: Ontario
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13 years and up
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1833 rue Sherbrooke Est Bureau 101, Montreal, QC, H2K 1B4 Map
514-844-1661
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
665 Montréal, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1 Map
438-342-7638
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa Counselling
1105 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4G5 Map
613-302-1573
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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526 Des Genevriers St, Orleans, ON, K4A 0Z2 Map
613-700-9168
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
Accepting patients: Unknown
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16 - 50 years
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260 Terence Matthews Crescent, Kanata, ON, K2M 2B2 Map
613-831-1105
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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4278 Boundary Rd, Ottawa, ON, K0A 1K0 Map
613-701-9665
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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34 Mayo Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2E 6X5 Map
613-371-3804
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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8 years and up
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162 rue Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-5133 x221
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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65 years and up
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162 rue Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-5144 x226
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 - 65 years
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27 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4E9 Map
613-284-5980
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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31 Morris Drive, Belleville, ON, K8P 5B3 Map
289-922-8475
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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3.3 Home Supports
Refers to supports and services provided in the person's home.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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4200 La Belle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X3 Map
613-235-9550
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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330 Croil Private, Ottawa, ON, K1V 1J1 Map
613-998-4888
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-737-5115
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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3000 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9 Map
1-800-465-5054
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
665 Montréal, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1 Map
438-342-7638
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2249 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-482-8118
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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352 Hamilton Ave S, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1C5 Map
613-422-7676
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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3.4 Respite Care and Child Care
Respite refers to short term, temporary care provided to parents (or caregivers) so that they (and their families) can take a break from the daily routine of caregiving, and can range from a few hours to enough time for a vacation. Despite the guilt that parents or caregivers may feel, respite care can be very helpful in relieving stress from caregivers and give them time to recharge. Respite care may include services to take care of children, or older adults, or even parents.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
700 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1G 0Y9 Map
613-736-1913
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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Up to 12 years
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1 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1002 Beaverbrook, Kanata, ON, K2K 1L1 Map
613-831-6606
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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5 - 30 years
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330 Croil Private, Ottawa, ON, K1V 1J1 Map
613-998-4888
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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180 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B7 Map
613-237-1320
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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30 Rochester Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 7V3 Map
613-236-3200
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2315 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON Map
613-737-7272
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1128 Mill Street, Manotick, ON, K4M 1H2 Map
613-692-4697
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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65 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Kanata, ON, K2L 4B4 Map
613-257-9391
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
Accepting patients: Unknown
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19 - 45 years
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665 Montréal, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1 Map
438-342-7638
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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300 Terry Fox Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2K 0E3 Map
613-435-2729
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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4. Transportation
Having easy access to transportation is essential, whether its going to a doctor's appointment, getting to a job, or keeping up with your relationships. This section has transportation resources that may be specifically of interest to those with mental health needs.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-737-5115
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2 MacNeil Court, Ottawa (kanata), ON, K2L 4H7 Map
613-591-3686
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1128 Mill Street, Manotick, ON, K4M 1H2 Map
613-692-4697
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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65 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
665 Montréal, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1 Map
438-342-7638
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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4.1 Driving Assessments
Sometimes one is required to provide a medical certificate in order to drive.
Occupational therapists can provide detailed assessments of driving ability at one of the following agencies listed below.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8Y5 Map
613-737-7350 x5311
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
1729 Bank, Ottawa, ON, K1V 7Z5 Map
613-260-1935
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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5. Emergency Shelter and Housing
There are various shelters that people can use when they have no place to go.
Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily when they don't have a place to stay. Emergency shelters (such as women's shelters) are primarily meant for those fleeing an abusive relationship, sexual abuse or domestic violence. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.
Homeless shelters are temporary places to stay, usually meant for homeless people. Usually located in downtown areas, they are similar to emergency shelters. The main difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1 Map
866-261-9799
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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515 MacLaren St, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5K5 Map
613-233-2243
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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ON, Canada
613-234-8511
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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171 George Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5W5 Map
613-241-2818
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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233 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-8210
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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780 l'Eglise Street, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3K7 Map
613-749-2491
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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Up to 24 years
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2 MacNeil Court, Ottawa (kanata), ON, K2L 4H7 Map
613-591-3686
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
613-907-8975
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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12 - 21 years
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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6. Finances and Money
This section has resources about finances, money, grants, subsidies and other related information. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W7 Map
1-800-267-7777
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-722-2225
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X3 Map
613-235-9550
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) :
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 18 years
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ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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