VAW Emergency Shelter
Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton exists to provide shelter to women fleeing violence. We are a 15 bed, shelter with a 24 hour crisis line, onsite support/advocacy and counselling, children's programming and transitional support.
Address: Nepean, Ontario
Crisis Line: 613-225-3129
Email: info@nelsonhouse.on.ca
Web: https://www.nelsonhouse.on.ca/
Hours of operation: 24/7
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
VAW Crisis Line Support
Transitional/Second Stage Housing Program
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Children and Youth
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Legal Services/Advocacy
Survivor engagement groups
Immigration and refugee supports
Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)
Languages Available: English, French, Punjabi, Spanish
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: Text Phone
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person Phone
Accessibility: Yes, fully
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Francophone survivors
Newcomer
Older Adults
People with Precarious Status
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter) Public Transportation for programming/appointments