Record #: OCR0279 | Last Full Update: 04 Nov 2019 |
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Alternate Name | CV19 ; Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa, Ottawa Courthouse Office ; OCR |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free occasional parking on the street for two hours |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 (23 April 2020) Counsellors and caseworkers are still available virtually and over the phone. Call 613-237-7427 or email info@efryottawa.com for support. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page. Assists women and young women who have been or who may come in conflict with the law. Confidential programs and services include: Individual and group counselling * anger program * theft prevention program * court support and accompaniment * community reintegration program * house retention and support * youth services * family support program J.F. Norwood House: Transitional housing service that provides a supportive living environment * helps facilitate successful reintegration into the community by offering a safe and encouraging environment where women can focus on education, employment and access to other community supports * three of the beds are dedicated to serve clients from the Ottawa Hospital who are referred by the Mobile Crisis Team * for more information call 613-230-2372 or e-mail at info@efryottawa.com Ottawa Courthouse Office located at 161 Elgin St, Ste 1083, Ottawa, K2P 2K1 |
Hours | COVID-19 -- Offices closed * Counsellors and caseworkers availability Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - and outlying rural areas |
Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) and up Women 12 years and older who have been or who may come in conflict with the law |
Application | Call to apply |
Languages | English ; French - limited ; Emotional Regulation, Theft Prevention, General Counselling, Community Liaison are bilingual services * Counsellors for youth services and addictions counselling provide limited French services |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Anger Management ~ Adolescents ~ Girls ; Anger Management ~ Women ; Ex-Offender Counselling ~ Women ; Ex-Offender Reentry Programs ~ Women ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Inmate Visitation Programs ; Sex Trade Related Helplines ; Sex Trade Worker Support Groups ; Shoplifting Prevention ~ Shoplifters ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Sex Trade Workers ; Transitional Housing for Ex-Offenders ~ Women |
Waiting List | Yes, for some services |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-237-7427 ; Ottawa Courthouse Office 613-239-1117 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-611-4755 |
Fax | 613-237-8312 ; Ottawa Courthouse Office 613-237-7731 |
info@efryottawa.com | |
Website | www.efryottawa.com |
Social Media | ![]() ![]() |
Primary Contact | Jill Armstrong, Office Manager; Phone: 613-237-7427 ext 113; Email: Jill.Armstrong@efryottawa.com |
Volunteer Coordinator | Marie-Josée Marion, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-231-2798; Email: Marie-Josee.Marion@efryottawa.com |
Primary Executive | Sarah Davis, Executive Director; Phone: 613-237-7427 ext 112; Email: sarah.davis@efryottawa.com |
Other Details | |
Established | 1951 |
Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of the Solicitor General ; Federal - Correctional Services Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107294456 RR0001 ; United Way |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |