Canadian Centre for Men and Families
- Vanier Medical Centre, 292 Montreal Rd, Suite 302, Ottawa, ON, K1L 6B7
- https://menandfamilies.org/ottawa-about/
Support Groups
Regional multi-service hub dedicated to the health and well-being of boys, men, fathers and families including women and all male or non-identified personsPrograms include fathering after separation or divorce short-term counselling legal information clinic male survivors of false allegations - biweekly support and information group Nexus (Domestic Abuse Recovery) - 12 week educational recovery and support group survivors of false allegation (SOFA) survivors of false allegation Co-ed family support groupNote: In-person programs are available in Ottawa, however, many programs are online, enabling us to take participants from all over the country.
Mommy Connections
- https://mommyconnections.ca/ottawa/
Support Groups
Educational and supportive programming for mothersMom to be: all day workshop for moms that provides information and support prior to the baby"s arrival childbirth education and relaxation techniques expert speakers topics like nutrition, preparing your body physically for childbirth, and what to expect when it comes to breastfeeding yoga or pilates class suitable for all fitness levelsMom & Baby: discussion lead by a local expert or participation in a local activity learn about services and programs parenting informations fitness class for mothers classes for babies to teach them to crawl aroundMom & Tot: six week program weekly visit to a local activity
Montfort Renaissance
- 1777 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1J 6N1
- https://montfortrenaissance.ca/
Addiction Treatment
COVID-19 (4 April 2020) Visit the Montfort Renaissance website for up-to-date information on procedure put in place for the Service Access to Recovery (SAR) including the Community Withdrawal Management Service at the Ottawa Withdrawal Management Centre.Ottawa Withdrawal Management CentreResidential Withdrawal Management: 20 beds for men and six beds for women psychoeducational groups, auricular acupuncture and other servicesCommunity Withdrawal Management: Safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs, in-home or in another location, with support in the community in-home visits and support in the transition towards treatmentDay Withdrawal Management: Sessions Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, for a period of 3 weeks psychoeducational group sessions and various workshops
Montfort Renaissance
- 338 Montreal Rd, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON, K1L 6B3
- https://montfortrenaissance.ca/
Community Mental Health Centers & Crisis lines & Addiction Treatment
COVID-19 (4 April 2020) Mental health programs follow-ups with clients are maintained by telephone. All activities of the "Ateliers de l"Élan" and "Centre de services Guiges" are suspended until further notice. Visit the Montfort Renaissance website for up-to-date information.Services for francophone adults with mental health problems"Programme de soutien judiciaire": For francophone adults with mental health problems and dealing with the criminal justice system intensive case management support through the judicial process close collaboration with the mental health court and health services relapse/rehospitalisation and reoffending prevention"Programme de Soutien communautaire": For francophone adults with severe and persistent mental health problems intensive case management support to the psychiatric rehabilitation process and mental health promotion create support networks
Multiple Birth Families Association
- https://mbfa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Support Groups
Parenting information and moral support to parents of multiple-birth children group discussions newsletters bereavement help prenatal information seminars two annual sales of children"s used clothing and equipment discounts at various stores social activities and playgroupPeer Support Program: matches new parents with experienced parents one-to-one support
John Howard Society of Ottawa
- 401 Bell Street South, Ottawa, ON, K1S 4K5
- https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/services/housing-supports/
In person crisis services
COVID-19 (July 13, 2021): Continues to provide critical justice and social services and programs, and have adapted to meet clients" needs while following public health advice. Housing supports and follow-up services to men who have been left homeless upon their release from custody divert clients from the downtown shelters