Organization: Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa - Downtown Services and Drop-In
Phone Numbers: 613-241-7788 ext 300
Crisis: 613-260-2360
Email: info@ysb.ca
Website: www.ysb.ca/services/community-and-housing-services/drop-in/
Address:
147 Besserer St
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6A7
Intersection: Waller St and Rideau St
Location: Ottawa
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 12noon-6pm * Sat-Sun 1pm-6pm
Executives: Nina Gorka - Chief Executive Officer
Service Description: Support services and drop-in for youth
  • crisis and individual short-term supportive counselling
  • laundry facilities, showers, housing, and trusteeship services
  • access to computers with internet access and telephones
  • health clinic with a multidisciplinary health team
  • outreach and needle exchange programs
Issues addressed:
  • poverty
  • physical abuse
  • health care
  • employment
  • school
  • substance use 
  • sexual orientation
  • loss



Fees: None
Application: Drop-in, registration process, age verification required
Eligibility / Target Population: Youth 16-20 years with difficulties or who are homeless or at unstable housing
Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: Drop-In Centres for Youth
Last Updated: 1/7/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=211286

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