Ottawa. City Operations

Community and Social Services, Supportive housing - domiciliary hostels

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Record #: OCR0055 Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, September-May * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, June-August
DatesYear-round
DescriptionThe city subsidizes the cost of lodging and minimal care for residents of privately run domiciliary hostels within the City of Ottawa. Provides assessment/re-assessment of both financial need, eligibility and personal suitability for subsidized services. Provides permanent housing with some support for daily living. 
 
Meals and minimal supervision are provided * large and small facilities for both men and women * referral by individuals, hospitals, shelters, family members * 27 homes to provide these services
EligibilityVulnerable adults with special needs, primarily the frail elderly and psychiatrically disabled who are unable to live independently and who require minimal assistance with daily living.
ApplicationCall the intake office to apply * For a complete list of domiciliary hostel, visit ottawa.ca/en/social_com/housing/dom_hostels/index.html
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French ; Cultural interpretation may be available upon request.
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone3-1-1 * Intake 613-560-0622 ext 26586
TDD/TTY Phone613-580-2401
Toll Free Phone1-866-261-9799
After Hours PhoneMon-Sun 24 hours
Fax613-236-4560
E-mailefa@ottawa.ca
Websiteottawa.ca/en/social_com/housing/dom_hostels/index.html
Primary ContactJosee Burelle, Verification Specialist, City of Ottawa; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 26435; Email: josee.burelle@ottawa.ca
Primary ExecutiveKaren Devries, Supervisor; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 26548; Email: karen.devries@ottawa.ca
Alternate ExecutiveChristopher Tuck, Manager, Social Services Central; Email: christopher.tuck@ottawa.ca
Names
Alternate NameBaycrest Residence ; Brigid's Place ; Domiciliary Hostel Services ; Edgewood ; McLeod ; Pinerest Residence ; Residential Care Services ; The Oaks
Former NameSupported Living Services
Location & Accessibility
Address370 Catherine St, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON K1R 5T5
 
Google Map
IntersectionKent St and Catherine St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAdults ; Developmental disabilities ; Disabilities ; Financial assistance ; Housing ; Mental disorders ; Municipal government ; Physical disabilities ; Seniors ; Subsidies ; Supportive housing
AccreditationNo
ResourcesWebsite
EstablishedNew City of Ottawa: 2000
ElectionsCity Council is elected.
FundingCity / Town