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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0353 | Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | 510 ; CV19 ; House of Compassion ; OCR |
| Former Name | Homelessness Partnering Strategy (2020) ; Shawenjeagamik Aboriginal Drop-in Centre |
| Legal Name | Shawenjeagamik Aboriginal Drop In |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Cobourg St and Rideau St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (11 Jun 2020) Food Cupboard is still open, food boxes available. Call reception at 613-722-3811 for assistance or to volunteer. The centre and its offices are closed to the public, until further notice, but the staff is equipped and are working remotely from home * contact program coordinators directly if in need of assistance. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page. Aboriginal drop-in centre. The Centre has partnerships with: Front Line Workers * Outreach Workers * Housing Specialists * Visiting Nurses * Elders * Trainers * Attendants * Bannock Bus 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 |
| Hours | COVID-19 Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up First Nations, Inuit and Métis people 16 years of age and older who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless |
| Application | Drop in or call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Community Meals ~ Indigenous Communities ; Homeless Drop In Centres ~ Indigenous Communities ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ~ At Risk for Homelessness ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Homeless People |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-789-3077 |
| Fax | 613-789-8403 |
| shawenjig@odawa.on.ca | |
| Website | www.odawa.on.ca/ |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Carrie Diabo, Coordinator |
| Alternate Contact | Kim Jerome, Acting Executive Director; Phone: 613-722-3811; Fax: 613-722-4667; Email: executive.director@odawa.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1975; Program: 2004 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Federal - Service Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 128017852 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |