Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Shawenjeagamik Aboriginal Drop-in Centre
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Record #: OCR0353 Last Modified: 02 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 02 Feb 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 8 am-6 pm * Sat-Sun 11 am-6 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionAboriginal drop-in centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. 
 
The Centre has partnerships with: Front Line Workers * Outreach Workers * Housing Specialists * Visiting Nurses * Elders * Trainers * Attendants 
 
Shawenjeagamik will provide a secure and culturally appropriate place where people can use the following services: 
 
* Life skills: financial management * hygiene * self-confidence * time management * nutrition * teamwork * cultural teachings 
* Referral Services to: health centres * food banks * housing * addiction centres * employment services 
* Crisis Intervention: suicide prevention * counselling services 
* Laundry and shower facilities: available on a scheduled basis 
* Meals: Three hot meals per day are provided on a scheduled basis
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
First Nations, Inuit and Métis people 16 years of age and older who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
ApplicationDrop in or call.
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French - partially
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone613-789-3077
Fax613-789-8403
E-mailshawenjig@odawa.on.ca
Websitewww.odawa.on.ca/programs/dropin.htm
Primary ContactCarrie Diabo, Coordinator
Primary ExecutiveMichael Lascelles, Executive Director; Phone: 613-722-3811 ext 246
Names
Alternate NameHouse of Compassion
Location & Accessibility
Address510 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z6
 
Google Map
IntersectionKing Edward Ave and Rideau St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingPay parking lot * Free occasional parking on the street
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAdults ; Charitable status ; Clothing ; Commercial services ; Congregate dining ; Counselling ; Crisis intervention ; Cultural communities ; Drop-in centres ; Employment ; Housing ; Information and referral ; Life skills training ; Men ; Native peoples ; Nonprofit organizations ; Recreation ; Suicide prevention ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth
AccreditationNo
Print MaterialPamphlets
ResourcesWebsite
Established1975; Program: 2004
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected.
FundingCity / Town ; Federal - National Homelessness Initiative ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 12817852 RR0001