Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health

I wish it wasn't in such a rough area of town. As a person in recovery this is an area of town that I avoid. And now with the construction it is even worse. You have further to walk through the zombie apocalypse in Vanier. Wabano is also missing it's own parking lot.

I was extremely impressed of the role this centre plays for our community and was happy to have an indigenous person to talk who was a professional. Since it at the opposite side of town I have been there just a few times (once per month). I am proud that there is a centre like this available.

I am a registered community member here,
The People who are working the ground level - with the People- I am so very thankful for all the work you do. Weather its in the physical health, mental health, emotional health and or spiritual health.
You are glue to this community.
I am grateful for the space and the potential it holds for community.
Oochdog says Hi

Attended a meeting here and the building is stunning. Beautiful artwork throughout. High ceiling, lots of natural light and decent space for our group of 50+
Would recommend for meeting/event space

Every time I call they answer then I'm on hold forever. I stopped going there but I have now that I need a social worker. Still taking forever to actually speak to a social worker. I need one from there so they can connect with my doctors at the university of Ottawa about going to rehab for a 90 day treatment. Also since they unionized barely any indigenous staff. Their site program is supposed to be confidential!! It's not!!! I know I used to go there.

I love this organization, I've worked here for over 2 year and they treat me well and listen. I love the work they are doing for the community. They offer dental, mental wellness, clinic services, seniors programs, youth programs and housing services.

Building looks great after the renovations. Still poorly managed though, some disrespectful staff who won't even acknowledge you standing infront of them waiting for service at the front. They don't actually offer much "help" or "info" either, usually just "refer" you. They go through staff and Dr's more quickly than you can get to the next appointment. Probably due the poor management since previous employees don't recommend working there. Feel bad for the good/helpful employees that want to help/teach/guide you that have to tolerate that kind of negative work environment.
Friendship centre should

Absolutely Amazing Centre! My housing provider recently held a tenant appreciation night at the centre as they have many aboriginal tenants!
The centres staff worked on their day off and cooked us a delicious and healthy meal! They also served us at our tables.
We were also given a tour of their lovely centre and learned about the many programs offered.
A very special thank you to our tour guide.....Danielle! Likewise, a special thanks to all the Wabano staff who did the food preparation, cooking and serving of our meals!
You made us all feel so very welcome! 🤗
The Wabano Centre provides

I have to say its by far the best Aboriginal Centre Ive come across in CANADA! Ive been coast to coast and Wabano has been hands down the best place Ive had the pleasure of going to. The staff is wonderful, helpful and genuinely cares about the needs and care of all who go there. Its a one stop shop, they either have the services there or can and will advocate for their clients. They see follow ups through, their persistent and vigilant. My hat goes off to them and my heart out to them. They help people, they help me and we are all very lucky to have more then just the centre but the staff who