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Addiction Services
The Ottawa Booth Centre Addiction Services reduce barriers for people seeking addiction treatment. We welcome you to apply if you are: · On opiate replacement therapies (methadone and suboxone) · Living in the community at large or within the shelter system &m

Canteen Services
EDS Ottawa’s Canteen Services Team is on-call 24/7 and prepared to respond at a moment’s notice. The EDS Canteen Services Team is an auxiliary rehabilitation service provider to Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Police Service. It is fully-equipped to: - provid

Careers
To apply for any of our exciting career opportunities, please click on the link below to submit your resume. Please include the title of the position of interest in the Subject line. Jobs@ottawaboothcentre.org Street Outreach Worker - 2024 2024 Front Line Supervisor.pdf

Community and Family Services
Our Emergency Food Bank, Clothing & Household Support operations is described below: Service is by appointment ONLYOperational on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am-4pmTo schedule an appointment, contact 613-241-1573 extension 268Inquiries (for agencies) email

Contact
Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre 171 George Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5W5 Phone: 613-241-1573 Fax: 613-241-2818 Anchorage Addiction Services Program Phone: 613-241-1573 ext. 306/407 Fax: 613-241-6836 info@ottawaboothcentre.org View Larger Map[/one_half]

Cooking courses
Cooking – One of Life Skills’ program offerings The Ottawa Booth Centre’s Life Skills program includes classes on everyday practical responsibilities, from budgeting to healthy lifestyle choices, and job readiness. The cooking component is one of the co

DONATE
The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign Donations towards The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign can be made online here. More information about the Kettle Campaign can be found here. <><><><><><><><><>

Executive Team
Executive Team Marc Provost – Executive Director Marc was a manager in the business world, a field he left to work with vulnerable populations in downtown Vancouver. His passion for the disfranchised and impoverished brought him to Ottawa and roles with increasing

Gladstone House
These near-identical dwellings (one new, one old) were joined together at the front entrance in 2004, when Gladstone House was officially opened. The photo to the right is of the large shared kitchen in Gladstone House. 'The Salvation Army helps people find new beginnings.

Kettles
Supporting The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign The Salvation Army has grown by giant strides since its modest beginnings more than 135 years ago. It is now the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada. Every year The Salva

Low Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a service offered to Ottawa-area residents who have fallen behind on their Hydro bill. The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre (OBC) is the lead agency in the program. It works with intake agencies across the city to giv

Men's Hostel
The Ottawa Booth Centre’s hostel for men occupies most of the Salvation Army’s four-storey building at 171 George St. It is located in the Byward Market district of Ottawa. The hostel was built in 1948. It currently accommodates up to 168 regular clients per n

MoneyWise
What is MoneyWise? The MoneyWise Program assists individuals and families, who receive social benefits, pensions and wages. We will help by showing you how to manage your finances and avoid homelessness. This will help you maintain affordable housing and avoid recurrin

Our History
Salvation Army Founder Reverend William Booth The Salvation Army was founded in London by the Reverend William Booth in 1865 and was originally known as the Christian Mission. The prime mission of its founder, the Reverend William Booth, was to preach Christianity to t

Our Mission, Vision & Values
A quick summary of what we do The Ottawa Booth Centre is much more than a shelter. We run residential addiction treatment programs such as Stabilization, and Anchorage Addiction Recovery. Stabilization is a 90-day program. It helps clients prepare for longer-term treatmen

Outreach and Housing
Our clearly-identified Outreach and Housing van with its Salvation Army markings is a familiar sight on the streets of Ottawa. We use a marked vehicle to transport homeless and at-risk people from the community to safe, appropriate shelter. Appropriate shelter can includ

Program Pamphlets
Click on the links below for printable versions of our information pamphlets: Community & Family Services (CFS) CFS Brochure Housing Response Team/Housing Locators Housing Response Team Brochure Addiction Services Stabilization Brochure Anchorage Brochure What Shou

Residential Life Skills Program
Residential Life Skills is a four-month Salvation Army program designed to help you create, achieve and maintain independent life goals. Participants in the program are equipped with a useful set of problem-solving strategies. They return to the community with new copin

Spiritual Care
SPIRITUAL CARE Mission Statement The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre is motivated by Christ-like values and beliefs. It provides effective, client-centered programs and services. The programs respond to your: – physical – emotional and – spiritual n

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Thanks to you
Thanks to You Thanks to you we are able to reach so many people in need through our various programs. On any day, many men, women and families find themselves in difficult situations. They may be living on low income, may be homeless, suffering from mental illness, addictio

Toy Mountain
Click here to Donate to Toy Mountain Many thanks to the members of the Ottawa police service. Our thanks as well to Ottawa Fire for generously volunteering their time and efforts for Toy Mountain Click here for more information on the 2024 Toy Mountain campaign. T

Victim Services
Organized, Experienced, Equipped and Prepared – EDS Ottawa’s Victim Services team is on-call 24/7 and is prepared to respond at a moment’s notice. Unique to Ottawa, EDS Victim Services provides on scene relief, support and comfort to victims displaced fr

Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in helping us at the Ottawa Booth Centre. There is a variety of different volunteer opportunities that you can participate in: Recreational (games, karaoke, art therapy)Barbers/HairstylistEmergency Food BankSeasonal: KettlesAdministration workF