The Lifeline Centre


Dedicated to Ottawa's Homeless

The Lifeline Centre is a Registered Charitable Organization
Canada Custom and Revenue Agency Number: 89677 7125 RR0001
143 Murray Street, Ottawa, Ont K1N 5M7
Tel: (613) 789-1866

Mission statement:

The Lifeline Centre exists to treat the long-term effect of abusive trauma and addictive behavior. In a safe, family-like atmosphere homeless men are provided the opportunity to acquire and practice the life skills necessary for successful integration into society and maintenance of addiction-free life styles.


The Lifeline Centre treatment program consists of many elements,
most of which will be addressed in the context of group living:

· childhood abuse
· sexual abuse
· addictive behaviors
· life skills
· daily life skills
· individual concerns
· volunteer opportunities
· work, education & training
· leisure & recreation



Principal Staff:

Terry Hogan, Executive Director
Debbie McConkey, Senior counselor

Board of Directors:

Kathy Beamish CMA
Rob Bourrier MD, CCFP
Sgt. Leo Janveau
Stuart Konyer, B.A., L.L.B.
Rick Migas
Wendy Paterson, M.Ed
Brenda Saxe PhD, CPsych
Eric Hammond, B. Comm.
Craig McRae.


Please get to know us, there is a Lifeline for the people
who pass you on the streets of Ottawa-Carleton every day.

General interest, volunteers, and donations
are always welcome, and encouraged.


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