Women’s Services

Outreach Emergency Shelter for Women

Is a 70 bed emergency shelter offering specialized services to women and transgender individuals eighteen years of age or older who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Residents are provided with a safe place and coordinated care by psychiatric nurses, outreach workers and medical professionals. The philosophy is based on providing services in a non-judgmental way and our focus is on       creating a healing environment for women. We focus on harm reduction strategies and endeavour to create a sense of  community.

On site services include:

• Addiction support including assessment, support and referrals
• Medical and mental health support through outreach services from CMHA, ROH and Inner City Health
• Seeking Safety Groups
• Housing and case management support
• Safer injection equipment and support
• Social initiative and social programming activities

Inner City Health Project / Special Care Unit  

16 beds dedicated to women with complex health needs who are unable to access mainstream services. 

Dorm Specialization

In order to support all clients and maintaining a safe environment, specialized dorms have been created to accommodate women that may be under the influence of a mood altering substance as well as women who cannot access a bed elsewhere.

The Staff Team

The programs are staffed 24-hours a day with additional support from a housing worker, case managers, client care workers, placement students and a management team. The frontline team provide critical support and are the first line of contact with clients seeking assistance. All staff is trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, First Aid & CPR, Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Approaches.

Partners:

• Ottawa Inner City Health
• Oasis
• Sex Trade Outreach Mobile
• Sex Trade Education Program
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Elizabeth Fry Society
• Ottawa Police Services
• Royal Ottawa Mental Health Services
• City of Ottawa