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Organization:
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Belong Ottawa at Centre 454
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Address:
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St Albans Church
454 King Edward Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1N 7M8
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Map
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Intersection:
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King Edward Ave and Daly St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible washroom and shower
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Sun | 8am-3pm | |
| Mon | 8am-3pm | |
| Tue | 8am-3pm | |
| Wed | 8am-1pm | |
| Thu | 8am-3pm | |
| Fri | 8am-3pm | |
| Sat | 8am-3pm | |
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Dates Available:
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Visit Social Media pages for holiday hours
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Executives:
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Shauna-Marie Young - Executive Director
shauna@belongottawa.ca
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Service Description:
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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
- harm reduction supplies (bubbles, syringes, stems, etc.), needle exchange and naloxone
- 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Any 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
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