Chrysalis House
Chrysalis House is a safe and secure 25-bed shelter in Western Ottawa. It is a place where any self-identified woman or gender-diverse individual over the age of 16 can go to protect themselves and their dependants from violence and abuse. In this supportive environment, an individual can focus on their personal needs and choices, as well as on their dependants’ needs. Chrysalis House offers a crisis phone line 24 hours/day at 613-591-5901.
Chrysalis House is pleased to provide services to cis and trans women, two-spirit, non-binary and gender-diverse people of diverse ages, cultures, race, sexual orientations and abilities. Chrysalis House is an accessible building and service.
This year, Chrysalis House celebrates its 20th year of operation! For two decades, the shelter has been steadfast in supporting women on their journey to safety, empowerment, and improved quality of life. Join us in celebrating this milestone this summer—follow us on social media for updates and event details!
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Services provided during a resident’s stay may include:
- Safety planning
- Goal setting
- Crisis intervention
- One-to-one supportive counselling
- Group support
- Education and information
- Assistance with accessing financial, legal and housing support
- Navigating complex systems such as immigration, Children’s Aid Society, schooling and employment
- Accompaniment services
- Advocacy
- Referral to community resources
Services provided to children and youth staying at Chrysalis House may include:
- Safety planning
- Goal setting
- Crisis intervention
- One-to-one support
- Group support
- Education and information
- Advocacy
Chrysalis House Wish List
We are always looking for special items for the residents of Chrysalis House. Here is our seasonal wish list (updated quarterly):
Chrysalis House offers services in English only. For services in French please visit la Maison d’amitié or call 613-747-0020.
WOCRC is a partner of Unsafe at Home Ottawa. Unsafe at Home Ottawa is a text and chat line for survivors of domestic abuse in Ottawa and in Lanark County. This encrypted and confidential line is available every single day, from 8:30 AM to midnight. Click here to speak to a trained support worker now
