From: vedwards@emr.ca (Victoria Edwards) Date: Fri, 9 Sep 1994 10:26:06 -0400 (EDT) Gay, Lesbians & Transgendered Persons Ottawa, Ontario Canada ADDICTION *Adult Children of Alcoholics - Gay & Lesbian* (613)-234-6391 88 Main St CC Ottawa, Ont Monday 8pm - 9pm Adult Children of Alcoholics 12 Step Self help group for lesbians & gay men All welcome. For more information about these and other neighbourhood groups call the Al Anon main office (number above) *Alanon - Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual* (613)-234-3781 Thursday 8pm, Information: (613)-237-XTRA 2031 St Pierre Community Center 252 Friel Ottawa, Ont Alanon 12 Step Self help group for lesbians, gays, & bisexuals who are affected by somepone else's drinking All welcome For more information about these and other neighbourhood groups call the Alanonmain office (number above) *Alcoholics Anonymous - Gay & Lesbian* (613)-237-6000 Monday 8 pm, Wednesday 8pm 353 Friel, St Pierre Community Center Sunday 8pm, Friday 7pm, 88 Main, Main St CC 153 Laurier, Oblate Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Self help group for lesbians and gay men. All welcome. For more information about these and other neighbourhood groups call the AA main office (number above) Glebe United Church 650 Lyon St James Church Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Self help group for lesbians. All welcome. For more information about these and other neighbourhood groups call the AA main office (number above) * Sex Addicts Anonymous* (613)-339-0217 SAA Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2028 20477 Ottawa, Ont K1N 1A3 Sex Addicts 12 Step Self help group for lesbians, gays & bisexuals who require support to stop compulsive sex behaviour All welcome _________________________ Human Rights & Political Action *ALGO PAC * (613)-233-0152 318 Lisgar, 2nd floor (613)237-XTRA 2049 Gay & Lesbian & Bisexual Political Action Committee *Anti-Racism Action* (613)237-XTRA 2024 Tues 7pm Holds demonstrations, presentations against ageism, homophobia, ableism, racism. Also play soccer at 2pm at Lebreton flats. *Equality for Gays & Lesbians Everywhere Egale* (613)-230-1043 1st Tuesday/Month (Board meeting) Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2035 3rd Tuesday/Month (Human Rights Committee) Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave Egale works to advance equality & justice for gays, lesbians and bisexuals in the federal & international level *New Democratic Gay Caucus* (613)237-XTRA 2059 New Democratic Party Gay & Lesbian caucus. * Ottawa Police Bias Crimes Unit* (613)-236-4311 Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2043 Ottawa Police Department Police Bias Crimes Unit To report a crime biased on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, age, marital status, the receipt of public assistance, record of offences or AIDS-related issues. Crime can be reported confidentially or not *Task Force on Violence* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2043 3rd Monday, Ottawa Police Gayline: (613)-238-1717 Gay Lesbian Task Force on Violence documents anti-lesbian and gay violence and does anti-homophobia, anti-racism workshops * Speaker's Bureau & Professional Training PTS* (613)-563-4818 71 Bank, 2nd floor,Ottawa, Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2019 Pink Triangle Services homophobia education and speakers bureau ________________________________ AIDS & SAFER SEX *AIDS 800 Infoline* Info & Counselling Line: (800)-668-2437 Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Ontario 1-800 Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Information Line *AIDS Committee of Ottawa*Info& Counselling Line: (613)-238-4111 Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2042 207 Queen (at Bank),Ottwa, Ont AIDS Committee of Ottawa, Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Education, AIDS Information Line *AIDS Info Forum* (613)-238-5014 Main Branch Ottawa Public Library 1st Wed of month, 7pm The AIDS Information Forum is discussion group and offers information sessions on AIDS *AIDS Youth* Youth Services Bureau (613)-568-2777 Discussion group to support youth affected by HIV disease Peer support, treatment information, counselling & outreach department No fees *AIDS Infoline* Info & Councilling (613)-238-5014 Hours: Monday - Sat 9am - 5pm Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2054 Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Information Line *Bereaved Families Support* Info & Counselling (613)-738-7171 Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Pink Triangle Services Bereavement Support for families, referrals available *Bruce House Hospice* (613)-235-8815 205-200 Isabella,Ottawa, Ont Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Bruce House is a free-standing, hospital-affiliated hospice established for people with AIDS The hospice focusses on maintaining the dignity and quality of life The program of holistic care has three components; In-House Resident Care, Community Out-Reach Service and Bereavement Counselling *Canadian Aids Society* Info & Counselling: (613)-230-3580 Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Canadian AIDS Society, Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Education, Federal & Provincial Lobby group * HIV Primary Care* (613)-235-8815 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am -5pm HIV Primary care is established for people with HIV and AIDS The program focusses on maintaining the independence, dignity and quality of life The program of holistic care has 3 components; Out-patient Care, Community Out-Reach Service and Bereavement Counselling * Living Room * (613)-563-0851 207 Queen, 2nd floor, Ottawa, Ont Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm The Living Room is an Aids Committee of Ottawa initiative of a social center established for people with AIDS The living room is a drop in & focusses on maintaining the dignity and quality of life * Man to Man Aids Info Line* (613)-238-5801 207 Queen, 2nd floor, Ottawa, Ont Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Aids Committee of Ottawa Man to Man Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Information Line For men who may have sex with other men, but do not necessarily label themselves as gay *Ministry of Health Aids Info Line* (613)-563-2437 Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Ministry of Mealth Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Information Line for men and women * Women's Project AIDS * (613)-238-5014 207 Queen Ottawa, Ont Hours: Mon -Fri 9am-5pm AIDS Committee of Ottawa, Women's Project offers a discussion group, Aids Information, Counselling and Safer Sex Education, AIDS Information Line for women affected by AIDS _________________ Lending Libraries * Carleton University Gay Lesbian Bisexual Center, Lending Library* (613)-788-2600 Unicenter Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2022 Lesbian & gay men's resources lending library *PTS Lending Library (613)-563-4818 71 Bank, 2nd floor Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2011 Mon,Wed,Thur, Sat Gayline: (613)-238-1717 PTS lending library is an initiative of Pink Triangle Services Volunteers & donations of gay, lesbian material welcome. Some books for sale for $.25 or $1.00. *Women's Movement Library * (613)-564-8129 University of Ottawa, Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45-12am 1-5pm ________________________ G.L.B. FRIENDLY COMMUNITY CENTERS *Association of Lesbians & Gays ALGO* (613)-233-0512 318 Lisgar, 2nd floor Gay & Lesbian & Bisexual community center. Home of many gay & lesbian artistic or cultural events and the Saturday Lavendar Launderette women's bar. Algo is the home of the GO info Community Paper * Carleton University Gay Lesbian Bisexual Center* (613)788-2600 Unicenter Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2022 Lesbian & gay men's resources library Discussion groups Coming Out group, Bisexual group, color caucus Political action, drop-in center, liason with other campus groups. Holds anti-homophobia workshops during Frosh week and Sexuality Awareness Days information campaign *Carleton University Woman's Center* (613)-788-2600 Unicenter Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2022 Lesbian & women's resources library Discussion groups Women of color caucus. Political action, drop-in center, liason with other campus groups *Ottawa University Woman's Center* (613)-564-6853 Unicenter Lesbian & women's resources library Discussion groups Women of color caucus Political action, drop-in center, liason with other campus groups *Pink Triangle Services PTS* (613)-563-4818 71 Bank, 2nd floor Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2010 Ottawa, Ont Gayline: (613)-238-1717 Pink Triangle Services is a registered charity, and a non-profit organization PTS is a social services agency which offers a wide variety of education, services & programs and fosters an understanding of homosexuality PTS offers a gayline, peer counselling, discussion groups, lending library, education and speakers bureau *Woman's Place* (613)-789-2155 241 Bruyere Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2040 Ottawa, Ont Mon-Fri Hours: 9am-5pm Woman's Place is a lesbian-positive community center Activities include cultural and special interest discussion groups Distributes a calendar on cultural events and other community organizations __________________ COMPUTERS *Mother's Board Buletin Board Service* Modem: (613)-728-4112 Community based bulletin board system which allows lesbians & gay men to communicate with each other from their own homes Also welcomes any lesbian or gay groups to use the system to advertise for free and contact their own members Users need: computer & modem _____________________________ CRISIS / PHONE LINES *Gayline* Address (613)-238-1717 71 Bank, 2nd Floor Info:(613)-237-XTRA 2017 Ottawa, Ontario PTS Initiative Gayline is a confidential information, & peer counselling phone support line * AIDS Infoline* (613)-238-5014 (613)-237-XTRA 2054 * AIDS 800 Infoline* (800)-668-2437 * Distress Line * (613)-238-3311 * Rape Crisis * (613)-238-6666 * Gaysian Infoline * (613)-237-XTRA 2032 * Man to Man Aids Info * (613)-238-5801 * Min Health Aids Line * (613)-563-2437 * Ottawa Law Info Line * (613)-236-3893 * Police Helpline * (613)-236-0311 ________________ MEDIA & INFORMATION SOURCES * Defiant Voices * CKCU FM 941 (613)-788-2898 Wednesdays at 6pm Fax: (613)-788-4060 Carleton University Radio Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2034 Queer radio featuring queer talk, queer music & queer events listings Ottawa's only all-queer radio! * Go Info * (613)-238-8990 2nd Tues/month Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2039 318 Lisgar Association of Lesbians & Gays of Ottawa Publication, established in 1972 Publishes 10 issues per year and completely volunteer run Articles reflect diversity of Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual community and reflect our community *Off the Pedestal* (613)-788-2898 *People Like You* Radio CKCU (613)-230-1397 * Womanist * 201-541 Sussex Ottawa, Ont Published for and about Women, the Womanist is a quarterly feminist paper packed with articles, profiles, interviews, fiction, graphics, and more *Xtra! (Pink Triangle Press)* X-Tension Service, 77 Nepean, 2nd floor 24hr info line: (613)-237-XTRA Ottawa, Ont Mon-Fri 10am-12pm, Weekends noon-midnight News (613)-237-9872 2001 Subscriptions (613)-237-9872 2808 Submissions(613)-237-9872 2802 Adverts (613)-237-9872 2804 Xtra Events(613)-237-9872 2000 Teleguide (613)-237-9872 2807 GeneralInfo(613)-237-9872 2801 Out in City (613)-237-9872 2803 Xtra! is Canada's largest Gay magazine providing Ottawa with the most up-to-date news and entertainment listing XTRA! is bi-weekly, available free in Metro Ottawa and also available by subscription Free listings to all community groups on XTRA!'s 925-XTRA community info line _______________________________ PEER SUPPORT RAP GROUPS *Asians & Friends* Info& Counselling Line: (613)-728-6147 Information: (613)237-XTRA 2032 To provide peer support for Asians & their friends in the National Capital communities Social & recreational activities Limited counselling and referrals available * hommes gaie francophone * (613)-237-XTRA 2014 250 Somerset Mercredi 19h30 Discussion pour les hommes gaie francophones * Gay Men's Group* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2012 71 Bank Street, 2nd floor Mon 7:30pm - 10pm The Pink Triangle Services Gay Men's Group offers peer counselling, support, an opportunity to meet other gay/bi men, discussion groups and socials * Sage * Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2016 314 Lisgar Stone Angel 3rd Sunday of the month 2-4pm Independent self help group to provide self help support to persons over 40 and their friends. Offers friendly environment for discussions, social events and sharing personal experiences *Ottawa University Gay Lesbian Bisexuals* (613)-788-2600 Unicenter Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2022 Ottawa University Lesbian & gay men's group Discussion groups Coming Out group, Bisexual group Political action, liason with other campus groups Holds anti-homophobia workshops during Frosh week and Sexuality Awareness Days information campaign * Women's Discussion Group PTS * (613)-237-1818 71 Bank, 2nd floor Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2013 Ottawa, Ont Thursdays 7:30-9:30 Peer counselling and support group for Women coming out, discussion , drop-in, informal aatmosphere with facilitated nurturing operated by volunteer collective Services include peer support, socials and information sessions _________________ PROFESSIONALS * Lambda * (613)-233-8212 Location: Area Restaurant Information: (613)-237-XTRA 2029 Lambda schedules dinners 1X per month & speechs by prominent professional gays & lesbians; $17 members, $20 non-members Lamda sponsors the LAMDA awards for outstanding service to the gay & lesbian community ___________________________ SOCIAL SPORTS & RECREATION * Time Out Club* (613)-237-XTRA Time Out Club which organizes recreation & leisure activities for lesbians & gay men Activities include: skiing, cycling, gardening, canoeing, BBQs, camping, volleyball, running, & weekend excursions Membership fee $25/year Activities advertised in XTRA! & newsletters distributed by Women's Bookstore & After Stonewall Applications at Pink Triangle Center, 71 Bank or by mail *TIME OUT Aquafitness* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2026 321 King Edward Champlain Pool Ottawa, Ont * Time Out Hiking/Canoe/Kayak* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2026 Various locations Ottawa, & Region Hours: Call to confirm *Time Out Bowling* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2026 Kent Bowling Lanes Ottawa, Ont * Bytown Boots* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2037 Jack Purcell CC Mon 7-9pm (Line Dancing) Wed 7-9pm (Clogging) * Volleball Time Out* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2036 235 McArthur Andre Laurendeau Sun 7pm-10pm Pick Up Mon 7pm-10pm Novice Wed 7pm-10pm Intermediate (tryout required) Associated with over 40 Volleyball Clubs in North America and participate in fun volleyball meets in gay and lesbian communities * Weightlifting * Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2023 *Time Out Movie Night* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2062 Listings of movies of interest to the Gay Lesbian & Bisexual community playing at various theatres in the NCR * Rideau Speedos Time Out* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2026 321 King Edward Champlain Pool Sun 5-7pm Wed 7:30-8pm Fri 7:30-8:30pm Time Out Recreational and Competative Swimming Club. Associated with over 40 Swimming Clubs in North America and participate in fun swim meets in gay and lesbian communities *Skiing Time Out* (613)-237-XTRA 2023 Time Out Recreational and Competative Skiing Club * Ottawa Knights * (613)-237-XTRA 2038 Centertown Pub 1st Tuesday of month 340 Somerset, Ottawa 2nd Saturday of month Maintaines communication, information, education and support network for sisters & brothers of the Leather/SM/Fetish community Living in Leather conferences, publications, educational material, political activism and education to destroy misconceptions about this community Fundraising Outreach to those traditionally under-represented in the community *Sedna Productions * (613)-234-3768 Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2069 Sedna is a non profit, private, social organization to serve the Women's Community Activities include cultural and special interest groups, live entertainment and special events often on a Spiritualism theme. Times and locations vary __________________________________ *RELIGION & SPIRITUAL * *Church of Our Lord* Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2033 Sunday 9:30 am Taboret Hall, University of Ottawa Anglican & Roman Catholic special ministry for gay & divorced people *Metropolitan Community Church* (613)-232-0241 Contact: Rev Virginia Rinecker Info: (613)-237-XTRA 2041 St John's Anglican Church(Somerset/Elgin) worship: Sunday, 4pm Provides christian worship service, pastoral counselling Referral services to other organizations in area *St John's Anglican Church* (613)-232-0241 154 Somerset worship: Sun, 11pm Hours: by appointment Provides worship service, pastoral counselling Referral services to other organizations in area *United Affirm * (613)-728-5969 297 Kent, 1st United Church Hours: by appointment Provides worship service, pastoral counselling Referral services to other organizations in area _________________ YOUTH *Orientation Exploration* (613)-234-5511 Youth Services Bureau Offices Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Orientation Exploration is a Youth Services initiative, a 16 week program for youth (under 25) who have serious concerns, issues or are unsure about their orientation Youth Services Bureau Councillors facilite There is no fee for YSB services * Youth Discussion Group PTS* (613)-563-4818 71 Bank 2nd floor Info:(613)-237-XTRA 2014 Hours: Wednesday 8pm-10pm Gayline:(613)-238-1717 Peer councelling and support group for Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals, under 25 Services include coming out group, discussions, drop-in, informal atmosphere with facilitated discussion perated by volunteer youth collective A professional councellor is available for one-on-one councelling *Youth Services Bureau* Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm YSB Head Office (Counselling) (613)-729-1000 YSB Employment Services (613)-230-7887 Youth Info Line (613)-238-2088 1338 1/2 Wellington YSB Drop In (613)-562-0910 91 Murray, Ottawa, Ontario YSB East End (613)-744-8166 297 Dupuis, Ottawa, Ontario YSB Orientation Exploration (613)-234-5511 465 Maclaren Center 313, Ottawa, Ontario YSB West End (613)-596-5621 7-35 Stafford, Nepean, Ontario Youth Services Bureau is a social services agency serving youth, under 25. Services include a drop in, group for HIV + youth, Orientation Exploration, Parents of Gays & lesbians group as well as ongoing counselling There is no fee for YSB services __________________________ X-DRESSING / TRANSVESTITE * Trans Gender Mosaic * (613)-749-5203 Box 7421 Vanier, Ont K1L 8E4 monthly meetings Contact Person: Joanne Law Our objective is to provide a safe and welcoming place for male-to-female and female-to-male transsexuals, transvestites, and their significant others to get together with like- minded individuals. Attendance at Trans Gender functions is open to all interested persons regardless of gender. Services include peer support, socials and information sessions. Also produce Gender Mosaic community newspaper.