Community Safety and Well-Being Fund - closed
On December 8, 2021, Ottawa City Council approved the transfer of $2.1M in unallocated funds from the 2022 City Budget to the Community and Social Services Department budget in support of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, in collaboration with the Guiding Council.
Funding for the Community Safety and Well-Being und (CSWBF) will be allocated in 3-year project funding towards scaling up or improving a program or project currently being delivered successfully. This funding is not for new projects.
Safer Alternate Response for Mental Health and Substance Use Crises - open
The Ottawa Guiding Council on Mental Health and Addictions and the City of Ottawa invites local not-for-profit health and/or social service organizations to apply to lead the Response Service Delivery pillar of the Safer Alternate Response for Mental Health and Substance Use Crises Prototype.
Consult the Safer Alternate Response for Mental Health and Substance Use Crises Prototype - Response Service Delivery guidelines for more information.