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June 21, 2025 - Edgewood Residence is a 24/7 staffed tansitional residence for adult men who have been unhoused and/or involved in the justice system. John Howard Society: Main Office
305 Stewart Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3N2…Read More

June 21, 2025 - 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…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Windrose (WR) Supportive Housing provides affordable accommodation and support to homeless or unstably housed young woman (and their children), ages 16 to 24, who are justice-involved or at risk of being so.
WR provides young women an opportunity to access safe accommodations and utilize on-site supports to assist with their life goals. Through these on-site supports, young women 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. Young women who live at WR will have the…Read More

June 21, 2025 - In response to an identified need for a community residential facility for adult males released from federal penitentiaries in the Ottawa area, Kirkpatrick House opened in December 1978. The facility assists men in their quest for pro-social re-integration and living positive lifestyles via employment/school, and community programs at both JHS and local parole offices. Other goals include assisting residents to become self-sufficient. There are 22 beds (8 double rooms and 6 single rooms) and several years ago, rental payments were abolished while per diem costs to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) were increased. This allows for the residents to…Read More

June 21, 2025 - In response to a need identified by JHS’ Board and staff with encouragement from the Ottawa Police Services, three residences are available to provide monitoring and support for ex-prisoners who have been determined to be “high risk/need releases.” A total of 46 beds are available, including 37 independent studio apartments and 9 rooms where residents share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
The goal is to provide safe, affordable housing for the period immediately following release, during a time of crisis, or while completing Drug Treatment Court, sex offender or mental health treatment. While providing residents with stable accommodation, JHS staff work…Read More

June 21, 2025 - JHS Ottawa, in partnership with the City of Ottawa, provides individualized targeted housing supports to chronically and episodically homeless men exiting correctional institutions and other facilities. The program is strength- based, and low –threshold in that there is no prerequisite for participation beyond a history of homelessness. Men released from jail, correctional centres, and federal institutions, including those released at court through the forensic services of the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre are eligible for this program. In-reach services are provided at justice setting in Ottawa (including the courts, the remand centre and residential facilities) and referrals are accepted by…Read More

June 21, 2025 - In partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and the City of Ottawa, JHS Ottawa (using a housing-first model) provides case management supports for single men who require intensive support to retain housing. The clients have a history of incarceration and homelessness and may have persistent mental illness and /or addictions or cognitive issues. John Howard Society of Ottawa: Main Office
550 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5L5…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Housing program that features 15 bachelor units designed to provide accommodation and support to recently released men. The goal is to provide residents with a stable, structured, and supervised independent living environment as they reintegrate back into the community. Residents have access to: residential support plans, housing support and advocacy, information and referrals, community resources, education and employment referrals, and assistance with housing searches. John Howard Society of Kingston & District: Main Office
771 Montreal Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 3J4…Read More