YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region (The)
Site: Ottawa - 180 Argyle Ave
Service: Housing Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0414 | Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; The Y |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Catherine St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (27 Mar 2020): YMCA Housing Services remains open until further notice. Check website for latest updates. Housing services Family Shelter * Monthly Supportive Housing Program * TRY Supportive Housing Program for Women (see separate record for details) * Second Stage Housing Program for Youth |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | * Transitional Family Housing Program (Shelter): homeless families, vulnerable singles and couples with a primary focus on families (all ages) * Monthly Housing: adults 18 years of age or older (interview and references required) * Second Stage Housing: youth 16 to 21 years old (assessment, interview and references) |
| Application | Family Shelter: Contact City of Ottawa by phone to request an application for social assistance and referral to a shelter (3-1-1). During regular business hours, ongoing Ontario Works clients may contact their Case Coordinator directly for a referral. To get on the waiting list for the Social Housing Registry, call 613-526-2088. Applications for the Monthly Housing and Second Stage Youth Housing Program all have applications available on line or in person. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Vary according to the type of accommodations * shelter guests need to be authorized by the City of Ottawa |
| Service Categories | Homeless Shelter ~ Men ; Homeless Shelter ~ Women ; Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing ; Supportive Housing for Homeless People ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Homeless Youth |
| Waiting List | Varies by program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Main: 613-237-1320 ; Second Stage Housing Program for Youth ext 2578 ; Monthly Housing ext 5208 |
| After Hours Phone | 613-788-5063 |
| Fax | 613-788-5095 |
| housing.services@ymcaywca.ca | |
| Website | www.ymcaywca.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Judy Perley, Senior Director, Housing Services; Phone: 613-237-1320 ext 5092 |
| Alternate Contact | Margaret Diaz, Director, Housing Services; Phone: 613-237-1320 ext 5058 |
| Primary Executive | Bob Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-237-1320 ext 5025 |
| Alternate Executive | Cathy Turnbull, Vice-President, Housing, Employment and Newcomer Services; Phone: 613-237-1320 ext 5015 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1867 |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119072072 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Sports facility * Employment, Enterprise and Newcomer Services * Child Care * Internet access * cafeteria * website |
| Accreditation | No |