Ottawa Inner City Health
Registered Name: OTTAWA INNER CITY HEALTH, INC.
Business No: 851839233RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
Ottawa Inner City Health (OICH) aims to improve the health and access to health care for people who are chronically homeless. Our main function is to coordinate and integrate health care services so that homeless individuals can receive the same quality of health care as other Canadians. Health issues while homeless are often complicated by lack of housing, family support and care, in response OICH has special health care units which are located within local homeless shelters creating a safe environment where health care can be provided. These special units are operated through a partnership between the shelters and supports health outcomes which are comparable to the Canadian standard.
OUR VISION
A community in which individuals who are chronically homeless have equitable access to the supports and services they require for maintaining or improving their health.
OUR MISSION
The mission of OICH is to contribute to ending homelessness in the community by providing health care and improving the quality of life for people who are chronically homeless.