We collaborates with residents, community partners and the City to advance equity and supports in the areas of housing, mental health and poverty reduction, promoting upstream, preventative services for Ottawa’s equity deserving residents.

Recent initiatives

In the wake of growing concerns in Canada and across North America about anti-Black racism, anti-Indigeneity, and the ongoing reassessment of community safety systems, the Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres recognized a need to re-examine how resources are deployed to address safety needs here in Ottawa.

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The Rethinking Community Safety in Ottawa report identifies what is important to the people of our city, highlighting their needs and priorities. It also suggests practical ways of moving forward to ensure that every resident can achieve a sense of health and well being.