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Hotline
613-225-3129 613-225-3129 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
613-225-0533 613-225-0533 -
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Languages Spoken
French -
Last Updated
Jan 24, 2025
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
613-225-4578 -
Email
info@nelsonhouse.on.ca -
Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Emergency Services (9)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency local transportation
- Safe home network
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (5)
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Expert testimony
- Legal clinics
Counseling Services (2)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
Support Services (3)
- Resources and referrals
- Job skills training
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (2)
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
Populations Served
Demographics (2)
- Women
- Families
Populations (1)
- Prostituted persons
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Counties Served
Ottawa-Carleton and surrounding areas
About Nelson House of Ottawa-Carleton
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Website
nelsonhouse.on.ca -
Established
1992 -
Beds
15 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
90 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
Offsite
Description
Emergency first stage 15 bed shelter for women & their children fleeing abuse. 24/7 crisis line
