Ottawa House
Welcome to the Andy Carswell Building:
Canso Campus
The exceptional roles and responsibilities veterans undertook while in service led to many health and mental challenges. As a resident of Veterans’ House, our veterans can work at their own pace in identifying and overcoming barriers to their success, find support and encouragement to help them conquer challenges, learn to manage and control depression and PTSD symptoms, gain control over their addictions, and celebrate successes along the way.
The Andy Carswell Building Program Offerings
Addiction Services
Support and services related to reliance on various substances.
Addiction Services
Support and services related to reliance on various substances.
Art Therapy
Options are available to engage in Art and creativity as an avenue to improve overall cognitive development and rehabilitation.
Art Therapy
Options are available to engage in Art and creativity as an avenue to improve overall cognitive development and rehabilitation.
Community Gardening and Horticultural Therapy
Community Gardening and Horticultural Therapy
Community Outings & Residence Life
Our Staff is fully on standby to facilitate ease of commuting for our residents as they engage in Veterans’ House events or activities around the capital. Our residents are assisted with settlement and a welcome kit upon completion of applying and being housed. situations, death, and bereavement.
Community Outings & Residence Life
Our Staff is fully on standby to facilitate ease of commuting for our residents as they engage in Veterans’ House events or activities around the capital. Our residents are assisted with settlement and a welcome kit upon completion of applying and being housed. situations, death, and bereavement.
Conflict Resolution and Meditation
Conflict Resolution and Meditation
Employment Program and Financial Literacy
Veterans’ House uniquely provides support for residents by connecting them with our partners to get them employment-ready. Support ranges from interview prep to finding a job. Upon transitioning to civilian status, having a clear understanding of financial requirements becomes essential. Access to training on filing taxes, understanding cash flow, and applying for VAC or legion support is further supported by a team member.
Employment Program and Financial Literacy
Veterans’ House uniquely provides support for residents by connecting them with our partners to get them employment-ready. Support ranges from interview prep to finding a job. Upon transitioning to civilian status, having a clear understanding of financial requirements becomes essential. Access to training on filing taxes, understanding cash flow, and applying for VAC or legion support is further supported by a team member.
Mental Health & Transition Program
Veterans’ House offers a mental health and transition program with a multifaceted approach to supporting veterans in transitioning to civilian life, focusing on the whole individual and offering a program tailored to each veteran’s needs. As a partner of Veterans’ House, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provides a case support worker for each veteran resident to help address the clinical aspects of their mental illness and overall health. In addition to the support from VAC, the following wraparound support services are currently being offered at Veterans’ House Ottawa, which are proven to rejuvenate, reconnect, and discover the next chapter in their journey into their future.
Mental Health & Transition Program
Veterans’ House offers a mental health and transition program with a multifaceted approach to supporting veterans in transitioning to civilian life, focusing on the whole individual and offering a program tailored to each veteran’s needs. As a partner of Veterans’ House, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provides a case support worker for each veteran resident to help address the clinical aspects of their mental illness and overall health. In addition to the support from VAC, the following wraparound support services are currently being offered at Veterans’ House Ottawa, which are proven to rejuvenate, reconnect, and discover the next chapter in their journey into their future.
Peer Support Barbecue
Peer Support Barbecue
Rehabilitation & Personal Trainer
Rehabilitation & Personal Trainer
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation
Service Dog & Pet Training
Service Dog & Pet Training
Yoga & Meditation
Yoga & Meditation
Speak to our team for more information
Are you looking to donate produce for our pantry, new and gently used in-demand items? Please call or email before donating. Deliveries can be dropped off or shipped to Veterans’ House: the Andy Carswell Building 745 Mikinak Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 5A7
General Inquiry
andycarswellbldg@veteranshousecanada.ca
Program Inquiry program.facilitator.ott@veteranshousecanada.ca
Telephone
(343) 984-4703
Our Partner
Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week
Every November, we honour those who have served Canada in uniform at the Andy Carswell Building. This event is open to community members, legion partners, and corporate partners.
Become a Corporate Partner
Corporate support is essential to help Veterans’ House Canada achieve our goal of providing permanent, supportive, and affordable housing for homeless Veterans. We want to work with you in partnership over multiple years, helping us to achieve our mission!
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LIGHT UP A SMILE
As the festive season approaches, the twinkling lights and the scent of pine fill the air, signalling the perfect time to bring your colleagues together for our joyous Christmas Decorating Contest!
Veterans’ House Canada invites 4 local businesses to come to our Andy Carswell Building and partake in our competition!
To participate there is a $500 entry fee. The funds will go toward our Veteran tenant’s Holiday dinner.
A Tree Decorating Contest is more than just a fundraiser for us here at Veterans’ House Canada; it is a showcase of creativity and community spirit.
The challenge is to decorate your tree in the most original, beautiful, or thematic way possible. This event will ignite your team’s competitive spirit and bring your colleagues together in a festive, collaborative atmosphere.
After the decorating frenzy, the trees will be on display for community members and youth till the end of the season.*
We will supply the trees, the lights and decorations (you are also welcome to bring additional decorations!) Your team will supply creative energy!
Each tree will be reviewed and rated, the winning team will have bragging rights for the holiday season (and beyond)!
Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission of providing permanent, affordable, and supportive housing for homeless veterans across Canada. Your contribution will help create a lasting legacy of support and community for those in need.
We encourage you to have an open conversation with your family and loved ones, followed by a discussion with your attorney.
We urge you to initiate a meaningful conversation with your family and loved ones, followed by a detailed discussion with your attorney.
What to Share with Your Professional Advisor:
- Organizational Legal Name: Veterans’ House Canada
- Charitable Registration Number: 791683469RR0001
- Full Mailing Address: 208-404 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1K 1G8
We invite you to reach out and let us know about your generous bequest and your intentions. This allows us to discuss how your gift can help fulfill your wishes. Rest assured, we will treat your privacy and confidentiality with the utmost care.
Please consult with your lawyer, accountant, or another professional advisor to determine the best way to achieve your legacy giving goals.
Veterans’ House Canada is honoured to partner with the Bank of Montreal leading up to Veteran Week and Remembrance Day on November 11, 2024.
From November 1st to 15th, you can join fellow Canadians in supporting veterans at risk and experiencing homelessness through a special fundraising campaign at select branches across Ontario and Gatineau.
Visit a participating branch to donate. Your donation will support Veterans’ House Canada’s work on behalf of the homeless veterans we serve across Canada.
Canadian Armed Forces have protected the rights and freedoms of Canadians and people from countries worldwide through peacekeeping missions, these men and women have risked their lives for our safety and protection.
Sadly, for some Canadian Armed Forces members, leaving the military to return to civilian life is an overwhelming transition. Veterans are less likely than other members of the general population to seek support, and in turn can struggle with poor health, alcohol and drug addiction, PTSD, and family breakdown. All of these issues can unfortunately lead to homelessness.
Veterans’ House Canada is the first in our country to provide permanent, affordable, and supportive housing to homeless Veterans. Veterans’ House Canada thanks the Bank of Montreal, and you for helping to address the plight of Veteran homelessness.