Organization: Causeway Work Centre - Ottawa
Phone Numbers: 613-725-3494
Email: intake@causewayworkcentre.org
Website: www.causewayworkcentre.org
Address:
22 O'Meara St
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4N6
Intersection: O'Meara St and Armstrong St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Executives: Owen Freiheit - Executive Director
ofreiheit@causewayworkcentre.org
Chelsea Clendinning - Director of Operations
613-513-9279 * cclendinning@causewayworkcentre.org
Public Contacts: Margarita Alfonso - Manager of Employment and Community Services
613-282-3554 * malfonso@causewayworkcentre.org
Service Description: Not for profit social service organization, providing a variety of supported employment, educational, wellness programs and other services
  • Resource Centre Drop In: providing space and support for persons looking for pre-employment support, career development, job searching and resume building
  • Needle Hunters: Employment opportunities to consumers helping keep City streets and parks safe and free from drug paraphernalia
  • Social Enterprises: Causeway Community Services and Needle Hunters provide employment opportunities and paid industry training and work experience to consumers, in a supported work environment for cleaning, grounds keeping and pest control
  • RISE Ottawa: business planning support for entrepreneurs looking for micro-finance loans
  • Wellness program: certified trainer will assist participants in reaching their personal fitness goals in a user friendly low key facility
  • Community Outreach: Supporting individuals looking for employment, connect with services and organizations in the community to meet their needs and reduce barriers



Fees: None
Application: Call to apply * self-referrals accepted
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 16 years and older living with mental illness, mental health challenges or other disabilities and those who are economically disadvantaged - unemployed or underemployed persons legally entitled to work in Canada * Youth Program also has age consideration 16-30 years old
Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: Autism Support Groups and Organizations
Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities
Vocational and Skills Training
Last Updated: 6/3/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=211112

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