The Ottawa Mission

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Record #: OCR0602 Last Modified: 13 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours 
* Community Meals Mon, Wed-Sun 8 am, 3 pm * Tue 7:30 am, 3 pm * Sandwiches for anyone in need Mon-Sun 9 pm 
* Drop-in Mon-Sun 8 am-4 pm 
* Chapel Service Mon-Fri 11 am 
* Free Men's Clothing Program Fri 9:30 am-10:15 am 
* Medical/Dental Clinic for people in shelters Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionEmergency shelter for adult men and day drop-in centre for homeless men, women and children. 
 
* Community free meals, 7 days a week * drop-in for non-residents * meals served to residents three times daily. 
 
* Health supervision and counselling services offered for drug and alcohol abuse * Spiritual Christian Counselling also offered by Chaplain on premises * Chapel services * Free clothing offered to men 
 
* Addiction Services at the Ottawa Mission offers drop-in group support Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-10:30 am * structured residential program with aftercare. 
 
* Hospice: 14-bed medical facility * hospice palliative care to homeless men and women of the City of Ottawa. 
 
* Dental Program: including emergency * preventative * surgical * restorative * and removable denture care.
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
The shelter is for transient, homeless men 18 years of age and older. * The drop-in centre also accepts women and children. * Hospice available for homeless men and women requiring palliative care.
ApplicationCall or drop-in.
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone24 hours 613-234-1144
Fax613-234-2813
E-mailmission@ottawamission.com
Websitewww.ottawamission.com
Primary ContactSimon Brazier, Senior Program Manager; Phone: 613-234-1144 ext 235; Email: sbrazier@ottawamission.com
Volunteer CoordinatorMeghan Adams, Volunteer Manager; Email: madams@ottawamission.com
Primary ExecutiveDiane Morrison, Executive Director; Email: dmorrison@ottawamission.com
Location & Accessibility
Address35 Waller St
Ottawa, ON K1N 7G4
 
Google Map
IntersectionWaller St and Rideau St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingParking meters
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsCharitable status ; Clothing ; Dental services ; Drop-in centres ; Families ; Food action projects ; Free services ; Homeless people ; Hospices ; Men ; Nonprofit organizations ; Palliative care ; Shelters ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth
AccreditationNo
ResourcesWebsite
Established1906
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected.
FundingCity / Town - City of Ottawa ; Provincial ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 108150509 RR0001