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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0072 | Last Full Update: 29 May 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; Rapid Housing and Employment Program ; RHEP |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King Edward Ave and Murray St |
| Mailing Address | 233 Murray St Ottawa, ON K1N 5M9 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking for staff, volunteer and partnering agencies (pass required) * short term parking for visitors available in designated spaces |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (26 Mar 2020): Shelter remains open until further notice. Evening drop-in no longer running. Client services no longer available as staff have been redirected to front-line assignments. Emergency shelter with a capacity of 102 beds that provides basic needs such as: meals * showers * laundry services * safe needle injection supplies * medication storage Medical professionals, nurses, and mental health professionals serve and advocate for clients and act as a resource for the staff. Case Managers and Diversion Workers assist clients with transitioning out of the shelter environment. Rapid Housing and Employment Program (RHEP) beds for clients who are working intensively with a case manager on accessing housing and employment, and transitioning rapidly out of the shelter system. Clients can book in after 7 pm and can reconfirm their beds the following day if need be between 3:30 pm-6 pm. Clients waiting for a bed can relax in the shelter's lounge. |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Meetings | Community Meals Mon-Sun 11:30 am-12:30 pm * Evening Drop In Mon-Sun 5:30 pm-9 pm * Shelter Client Meals 7 am-8 am, 4 pm-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up 18 years and older in need * meals are available for anyone living in the community in need of food * transgender and gender fluid individuals welcome RHEP: shelter residents |
| Application | Call or drop in |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Homeless Shelter ~ Men |
| Waiting List | None. If the program is full, individuals will be referred to another shelter or overflow program within the agency. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-241-6494 |
| Fax | 613-789-0888 |
| reception@sghottawa.com | |
| Website | www.sghottawa.com |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Lauren Julien, Program Manager; Phone: 613-688-2929 ext 330; Email: ljulien@sghottawa.com |
| Alternate Contact | Steven Parker, Senior Manager; Phone: 613-688-2929 ext 344; Email: sparker@sghottawa.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Stephanie Mora Garcia, Manager of Volunteer Services; Phone: 613-789-8210 ext 228; Email: smgarcia@sghottawa.com |
| Primary Executive | Deirdre Freiheit, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-789-8210 ext 235; Email: dfreiheit@sghottawa.com |
| Alternate Executive | Stephen Bartolo, Vice President; Phone: 613-688-2929 ext 336; Email: sbartolo@sghottawa.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1983 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 130724255 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |