Harmony House is Ottawa’s only 2nd stage (transitional) shelter.
We bridge the gap between crisis living (in an emergency shelter) and working through trauma to live independently in the community.
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Latest Publications
Spring Newsletter 2022
At the beginning of the pandemic, shelters across the nation reported “an eerie silence” as women were trapped at home, unable to call for help because their abusers were always present, always watching…read more
Mother’s Day Appeal Letter 2022
As you can see from our newsletter, we have amazing programs and staff already in place. The missing link is the professional in-person therapy. Help us close the circle so that the women here are able to…read more
Latest News
Harmony House creates Homeschool Pod amidst COVID crisis
Sept 4, 2020. OTTAWA – Harmony House, Eastern Ontario’s only second-stage domestic violence shelter, has stepped up to help abused women find an additional place of safety for their children; a homeschool pod.
See CTV News Coverage HERE
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…#TimeToLead: Enhancing Women’s Leadership Development
Check out our Executive Director’s latest thesis on Enhancing Women’s Leadership Development which she wrote in collaboration with Christina Labarca & Lauren Phillips.
Click HERE to read full article and thesis.
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Harmony House 2019-2020 Annual Report
We are very excited to share with you our 2019-2020 Annual Report! Thank you for your continued support and helping to ensure the women and children at our shelter are safe and able to rebuild their lives after fleeing …