Anglican Social Services
Service: Centre 454
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1015 | Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Basement |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King Edward Ave and Daly St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - accessible washroom and shower |
| Parking | Pay parking lot nearby * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (24 April 2020) The centre is closed until further notice. Call 613-235-4351 ext 226 or Facebook if in need to talk to a counselor. Leave a message for someone to contact you. This information is regularly updated on their website. Drop-in counselling centre for any adult (alone or with children) who finds it difficult to access services elsewhere due to illness, disability or homelessness. Practical assistance: shower and laundry facilities * telephones * small clothing items (underwear, socks, and seasonal accessories) * hygiene items * condoms * needle exchange Social Recreation Program: creative expressions program including literacy and writer's group, music appreciation, and visual arts * board games * card games * bingo * arts and crafts * special events * karaoke * chaplaincy Counselling: short-term supportive counselling * advocacy * crisis intervention * housing * employment support and resume writing * addiction * Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) / Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and Hepatitis A, B, C * groups (addiction, life skills) In-Reach visits by: Housing Help * Royal Ottawa Hospital Outreach Teams (psychiatric and addiction) * University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Application Support Program: Assists individuals with significant disabilities and barriers to navigate the complex application process |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Mon-Tue 8 am-3:30 pm, Wed 8 am-11:30 am, Thu-Fri 8 am-3:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Any adult 18 years and older (alone or with children) who is in need of a supportive environment or practical assistance. Some of the people served include men and women who are: * homeless or at risk of homelessness * psychiatrically disabled * lonely and isolated * unemployed * dealing with drug/alcohol addiction * recently discharged from hospital or jail |
| Application | Drop-in |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Community Legal Clinics ; Contraception ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; Gambling ; General Clothing Provision ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Hepatitis ; Housing Search Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Individual Advocacy ; Laundry Facilities ; Mental Health Drop In Centres ~ Faith Based Organizational Perspective ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres ~ Faith Based Organizational Perspective ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Personal/Grooming Supplies ; Prejob Guidance ; Public Health Nursing ; Public Showers/Baths ; Substance Use Disorder Counselling ; Telephone Facilities |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-235-4351 ext 226 |
| Fax | 613-232-4919 |
| centre454@ottawa.anglican.ca | |
| Website | www.centre454.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | David Walsh, Program Manager; Phone: 613-235-4351 ext 225; Email: david.walsh@ottawa.anglican.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Rosa Awad, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-235-4351 ext 226 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1954 |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Federal - Government of Canada ; Grants - Anglican Diocese of Ottawa ; Private |
| Print Material | Brochure |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |