Planned Parenthood Ottawa

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Record #: OCR1110 Last Modified: 12 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2013
Description and Services
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, evenings by appointment * Walk-in Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionSupports people in making informed sexual and reproductive choices. 
 
Information and Referral Service: Walk-in hours * phone-in supportive staff * volunteers * anonymous and confidential service * assists in a non-judgmental manner. 
 
Free pregnancy testing, latex condoms, information packages and pamphlets. 
 
Options Support Service: One-on-one counselling to individuals facing a decision regarding a pregnancy, looking for support around a past abortion experience, or looking for further information on contraceptive choices. Pro-choice. 
 
Professional Development: Training for volunteers, professionals and the public, including values clarification, contraception, sexual anatomy, pregnancy options, sexual violence, sexual rights, sexuality throughout the life cycle, sexually transmitted infections, sexual and gender orientation, and more. 
 
Insight Theatre: Youth volunteers produce and perform educational theater for young people in the community * focuses on relationships, decision-making, contraception/birth control, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options, abstinence, mental health, drugs and sexual violence. 
 
Community Education Program: Presentations, workshops, and information sessions to groups in schools, drop-in centers and community programs. Provides information tables and kiosks for a variety of groups. 
 
Volunteering opportunities * Community Partnership
EligibilityNo restrictions
ApplicationCall for information, visit the website or drop in during walk-in hours.
FeesDonation - Donations are welcome ; None
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone613-226-3234
After Hours PhoneAnswering machine
Fax613-226-8955
E-mailppottawa@ppottawa.ca
Websitewww.ppottawa.ca
Primary ContactAndrea Hogue Reynolds, Volunteer and Client Support Coordinator; Email: volunteer@ppottawa.ca
Alternate ContactCourtney Scanlan, Community Education Coordinator; Email: education@ppottawa.ca
Primary ExecutiveRachel Horsley, Executive Director; Email: director@ppottawa.ca
Alternate ExecutiveEmail: board@ppottawa.ca
Location & Accessibility
AddressPEBB Building
2197 Riverside Dr, Ste 403
Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3
 
Google Map
IntersectionBank St and Riverside Dr
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAbortion ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Family planning ; Free services ; Information and referral ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parents ; Pregnancy ; Preventive measures ; Pro choice groups ; Single mothers ; Speakers bureaus ; Women ; Womens health ; Young adults ; Youth
AccreditationNo
Print MaterialPamphlets * information packages
ResourcesWebsite
Established1964
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected.
FundingCity / Town ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 123987430 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - Membership fees, service fees