A Different Street Supportive Housing Program

A Different Street (ADS) Supportive Housing provides affordable accommodation and support to homeless or unstably housed young men, ages 16 to 24, who are justice-involved or at risk of being so. The John Howard Society of Ottawa and youturn youth support services are partners in this program.
ADS provides male youth an opportunity to access safe accommodations and utilize on-site supports to assist with their life goals. Through these on-site supports, youth are assisted in actively addressing their specific personal, social, vocational, and health-related needs. As well, they are supported in developing the resources, including skills and attitudes, necessary for a successful transition to adulthood.

Individuals who live at ADS will have the responsibility of rent. All units at ADS are self-contained bachelor units.
Services provided:
• Comprehensive assessment
• Collaborative case planning
• Individual counselling and support
• Practical assistance
• Monitoring of court conditions
• Referral to other community resources.

John Howard Society of Ottawa: Main Office
550 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5L5