Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton

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.

Organization Information

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

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Services at a Glance

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Childcare icon Childcare

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Pets off-site icon Pet Accommodations Off-site

Crisis Support icon Crisis Support

Childcare icon Childcare

Accessibility icon Accessibility

Age friendly iconAge Friendly

Pets off-site icon Pet Accommodations Off-site

Provincial Gender Based Violence Associations

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