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Ottawa Anti‑Human Trafficking Resource Directory

Crisis & Emergency Supports
(Immediate safety, crisis intervention, police response)

Ottawa Police – Human Trafficking Unit
Service Type: Law Enforcement / Crisis Response
Services: Police response, investigations, victim protection
Address: 474 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 613-236-1222

Ottawa Police – Victim Crisis Unit
Service Type: Crisis Support / Victim Services
Services: Crisis counselling, referrals, emotional support
Address: 245 Greenbank Road, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-236-1222 ext. 2223
Email: victimcrisisunitintake@ottawapolice.ca

RCMP Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre
Service Type: Law Enforcement / National Resource
Services: National coordination of trafficking investigations
Address: 73 Leikin Drive, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-993-8888

Housing and Shelter Programs
(Transitional housing, supportive housing, residential treatment)

A New Day Youth and Adult Services
Service Type: Residential Program / Survivor Support
Population Served: Female survivors (16–26)
Services: Case management, life skills, peer support
Hours: 24/7
Address: Unlisted
Contact:
Phone: 613-698-1257
Email: anewdayott@gmail.com
Website: https://anewdayyas.com/

John Howard Society – A Different Street
Service Type: Youth Housing
Population Served: Young men (16–21)
Services: Housing, counselling, employment support
Address: 550 Old St. Patrick Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-789-0123

John Howard Society – Windrose Supportive Housing
Service Type: Youth Housing / Family Support
Population Served: Young women (16–24) and children
Services: Housing, education support, case management
Hours: 24/7
Address: 550 Old St. Patrick Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Email: jhsottawa@ottawa.johnhoward.ca

Minwaashin Lodge – Transitional Housing Program
Service Type: Indigenous Housing / Survivor Support
Population Served: Indigenous women and children
Services: Housing, counselling, safety planning
Address: 2323 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-741-5590
Crisis Line: 613-789-1141

Tewegan Housing for Indigenous Youth
Service Type: Indigenous Housing / Youth Housing
Population Served: Indigenous women (16–29)
Services: Housing, cultural programming, counselling
Address: 65 Harvey Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-233-0672
Email: abyhadmin@bellnet.ca

Salvation Army – Deborah’s Gate
Service Type: Residential Treatment / Survivor Support
Population Served: Women 18+
Services: Residential rehabilitation, counselling, addictions support
Capacity: 10 beds
Hours: 24/7
Location: Vancouver, BC (transport available)
Contact:
Toll Free: 1-855-332-4283
Email: info@deborahsgate.ca

Survivor Support Programs
(Exit supports, peer programs, survivor advocacy)

Ottawa Victim Services
Service Type: Crisis Support / Survivor Support
Services: Emotional support, advocacy, referrals
Hours: 24/7
Address: 250 City Centre Avenue, Suite 600
Contact:
Phone: 613-238-2762
Email: info@ovs-svo.com

Roberts Smart Centre – CORATH Program
Service Type: Youth Survivor Support
Population Served: Youth (12–24)
Services: Case management, mentorship, housing referrals
Address: 1737 Woodward Drive, Ottawa
Contact:
Text: 613-576-4006
Phone: 1-888-918-0186

Voice Found
Service Type: Survivor Support / Exit Support
Population Served: Youth survivors
Services: Safety planning, housing referrals, education supports
Contact:
Phone: 613-763-5332
Toll Free: 1-866-239-0558
Email: info@voicefound.ca

Voice Found – Hope Found Project
Service Type: Exit Program
Services: Peer support, addictions referrals, transition supports
Contact:
Phone: 613-763-5332

Health and Counselling Supports

H.E.A.L.T.H Clinic
Service Type: Clinical Health / Counselling
Services: Primary care, STI testing, mental health support
Address: 604 Nicholas Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-686-1818

Ottawa Hospital – Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program
Service Type: Medical Care / Trauma Support
Services: Medical treatment for survivors of sexual and partner violence
Address: 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-798-5555 ext. 13770

Tungasuvvingat Inuit – Mamisarvik Healing Centre
Service Type: Indigenous Health / Addictions Treatment
Services: Trauma and addictions recovery programming
Address: 604 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-563-3546

Youth Programs

Operation Come Home
Service Type: Youth Support / Housing / Employment
Population Served: Youth (16–30)
Services: Housing search, employment programs, education supports
Address: 150 Gloucester Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-230-4663

Youturn – Next Chapter Program
Service Type: Youth Anti-Trafficking Support
Population Served: Youth (12–25)
Services: Case management, mental health referrals
Contact:
Phone: 613-789-0123

Youturn – Youth in Transition Worker Program
Service Type: Youth Transition Support
Population Served: Youth leaving CAS care
Phone: 613-789-0123

Youturn – Community Support Team
Service Type: Youth Justice Support
Services: Counselling, family therapy, addiction services

LEGAL SUPPORTS

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General – Human Trafficking Legal Support
Service Type: Legal Support
Services: Legal advice and court support
Address: 150 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
Human Trafficking Helpline: 1-833-999-9211
Victim Support Line: 1-888-579-2888

University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic
Service Type: Legal Support
Services: Criminal, family and tenant legal support
Address: 17 Copernicus Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 613-562-5600

Financial Supports

Ontario Works
Service Type: Financial Assistance / Employment Support
Services: Income support and employment assistance
Address: 370 Catherine Street, Ottawa
Contact:
Phone: 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400

Ottawa Victim Services – Victim Quick Response Program
Service Type: Financial Assistance / Crisis Support
Services: Emergency expenses and counselling funding
Contact:
Phone: 613-238-2762

Indigenous Programs

Minwaashin Lodge
Service Type: Indigenous Housing / Survivor Support

Tewegan Housing for Indigenous Youth
Service Type: Indigenous Housing / Youth Support

Tungasuvvingat Inuit
Service Type: Indigenous Family and Cultural Support
Contact:
Phone: 613-565-5885

Community Organizations

Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Service Type: Coalition Coordination / Training
Contact:
Phone: 613-769-6531

PACT Ottawa
Service Type: Education / Advocacy

Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Service Type: Victim Support / Education

Amnesty International Canada
Service Type: Advocacy / Education

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Service Type: Immigrant Support
Contact:
Phone: 613-729-1393

St Joe’s Women’s Centre
Service Type: Community Support / Basic Needs
Contact:
Phone: 613-231-6722

Family Supports

Children's Aid Society of Ottawa
Service Type: Child Protection / Family Support
Contact:
Phone: 613-747-7800

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, get help now.

यदि आप या आपका कोई परिचित मानव तस्करी का शिकार है, तो अभी सहायता प्राप्त करें। (Hindi)

ਜੇਕਰ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਜਾਂ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਕੋਈ ਜਾਣਕਾਰ ਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਤਸਕਰੀ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਹੁਣੇ ਮਦਦ ਲਓ। (Punjabi)

Якщо ви або хтось, кого ви знаєте, став жертвою торгівлі людьми, зверніться за допомогою зараз. Доступно лише англійською мовою (Ukrainian)

Si usted o alguien que conoce es víctima de la trata de personas, busca ayuda ahora. (Spanish)

إذا كنت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه من ضحايا الاتجار بالجنس أو الاتجار بالعمال أو من الناجين من أي منهما، احصل على المساعدة الآن. متوفر باللغة الإنجليزية فقط. (Arabic)

Protecting the Future: Guidance for Families

Identifying Behavioral Red Flags

Trauma-informed prevention begins with observation. Subtle shifts in behavior—such as sudden secrecy, unexplained withdrawal from long-term friends, or the possession of expensive items from unidentified sources—may indicate a grooming process. Early intervention focused on support rather than blame is vital.

Fostering Digital Safety Nets

The digital world is a primary space for recruitment. Encourage safe exploration by building a foundation of transparency rather than surveillance. Talk openly about the tactics used in online grooming and establish clear family agreements regarding social platform privacy and interactions with unknown individuals.

Empowerment Through Education

Knowledge is protection. By providing young people with accurate, age-appropriate information about their rights and personal boundaries, you empower them to recognize exploitative behavior. Credible advocacy starts within the home by valuing consent and encouraging youth to trust their instincts.

Actionable Safety Tips
  • Foster non-judgmental communication.
  • Discuss digital privacy and footprints.
  • Verify peer identities and locations.
  • Monitor behaviour and mood shifts.
  • Engage with local awareness campaigns.
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