Social Service
To provide support, prevention, education and outreach services from an integrated anti-racism anti-oppression social justice framework that promotes the holistic wellbeing of those living with, affected by, impacted by and at risk of HIV/AIDS in Ottawa.
BRAS Outaouais – HIV Prevention and Intervention and Safer Consumption is a non-profit community organization that has been operating since 1990. BRAS works in the Outaouais region, including both urban and rural areas. Its mission is to develop and promote community initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of the Outaouais population with regard to HIV/AIDS.
Bruce House is a community-based organization providing housing, compassionate care and support in Ottawa for people living with HIV and AIDS, based on the belief that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity.
Centre33, in Kanata, Ottawa, is a community organization dedicated to supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, and their families. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and accessible space that fosters visibility and empowerment within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Offer a range of social services (counselling and support services) in English and French to all residents of Ottawa. Counselling services are provided to children (6-12) and adolescents, adults, couples and families. Use ext. 0 when you call.
Jeunesse Idem aims to improve the quality of life of young people aged 7 to 35 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning, and to raise awareness among the population of the Outaouais region about the realities of the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.
Kind Space (formerly known as Pink Triangle Services) is dedicated to providing a diverse, protective, and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to explore and understand their gender and sexuality through their intersecting identities and experiences. Kind Space offers peer-run discussion groups, counseling services, and educational programs in a diverse and sex-positive environment.
PFLAG provides an open and welcoming environment for individuals, parents and families to meet and discuss how to navigate the emotional, societal and practical challenges of living a full and satisfying life in appreciation of the individual expression and experience of sexual identity or sexual orientation.
We are dedicated to building a community where everyone has access to culturally safe, inclusive, and comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Rainbow Health Ontario works to ensure 2SLGBTQ+ communities receive equitable, affirming health care across Ontario. We train health care and service providers in clinically and culturally competent care, develop evidence-based resources, advocate for inclusive policy change, and host Ontario’s leading 2SLGBTQ+ health conference.
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic & Counselling Connect are a collaborative initiative supported by Ontario Health East and a network of dedicated community agencies.
Together, we’re committed to removing barriers and making mental health support easier to access, especially when you need it most.
We are a diverse team of trained professionals guided by values of equity, inclusion and trauma-informed care. We recognize the strength it takes to seek help, and we’re honoured to be part of your support system.
The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa serves youth aged 12 and older. We focus on youth with difficulties affecting their physical and/or emotional well-being and development. We support youth in making positive health and lifestyle decisions.