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!
