Tag: Action
Ottawa Queer Haven Project
Ottawa Queer Haven Project
What is the Ottawa Queer Haven Project? The Ottawa Queer Haven Project is a call to action addressing the urgent need for inclusive, accessible, and safe housing services for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. Through existing research and literature, we highlight critical service gaps and advocate for systemic change at policy, municipal, and service delivery levels.
Who We Are We are two students in the master of social work program at Carleton University.
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Models for Change: Community Examples
Promising Approaches in Action
Ottawa can utilize the example of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQIA+ shelter for refugees as a template for meeting Ottawa’s needs.
Ottawa Queer Haven Project
Ottawa Queer Haven Project
What is the Ottawa Queer Haven Project? The Ottawa Queer Haven Project is a call to action addressing the urgent need for inclusive, accessible, and safe housing services for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. Through existing research and literature, we highlight critical service gaps and advocate for systemic change at policy, municipal, and service delivery levels.
Who We Are We are two students in the master of social work program at Carleton University.
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Inclusive Social Services in Ottawa
Inclusive Support Services
Crisis Support
The Mental Health Crisis Line
- 24/7 bilingual crisis intervention and suicide prevention for ages 16+
- Phone: 613-722-6914 (Ottawa) | 1866-966-0991(Outside Ottawa)
Tag: Homelessness
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2SLGBTQIA+ Homelessness: Key Facts
Please check out key information below highlighting the inequities 2SLGBTQIA+ indivduals experience while homeless:
Tag: Housing
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2SLGBTQIA+ Homelessness: Key Facts
Please check out key information below highlighting the inequities 2SLGBTQIA+ indivduals experience while homeless:
Tag: Support
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Inclusive Social Services in Ottawa
Inclusive Support Services
Crisis Support
The Mental Health Crisis Line
- 24/7 bilingual crisis intervention and suicide prevention for ages 16+
- Phone: 613-722-6914 (Ottawa) | 1866-966-0991(Outside Ottawa)
Tag: Barriers
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Systemic Barriers
Summary of Findings from Recent Research
Service Gaps Identified for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Homeless Community
In September 2020 the City of Ottawa asked citizens to engage in their community safety and wellbeing research 1. Out of the 709 respondents, the following points were found: