Odawa Native Friendship Centre - Reaching Home

Program:

Reaching Home

Organization:

Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Phone Numbers:

613-722-3811

Fax:

613-722-4667

Email:

reception@odawa.on.ca

Website:

www.odawa.on.ca

Address:

510 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5Z7

Intersection:

Rideau St and Cobourg St

Location:

Ottawa

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm

Executives:

Kimberly Jerome - Executive Director
613-722-3811 ext 246 * executive.director@odawa.on.ca

Public Contacts:

Carrie Diabo - Reaching Home Manager
613-722-3811 ext 510 * shawenjig@odawa.on.ca

Service Description:

Aboriginal drop-in centre

Offers a secure and culturally appropriate place where people can use the following services:

professional counselling
employment readiness
life skills: financial management * hygiene * self-confidence * time management * nutrition * teamwork * resume writing * emails * computer skills
cultural teachings
referral services to: health centres * food banks * addiction centres
crisis Intervention: suicide prevention * counselling services
laundry and shower facilities available on a scheduled basis
two hot meals per day are provided on a scheduled basis
clothing donations
housing search and advocacy
Wellbriety (Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings with traditional teachings) and support groups

Fees:

None

Application:

Drop in or call

Eligibility / Target Population:

First Nations, Inuit and Métis people 16 years of age and older who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)