BIN-HELP delivers community-based programs in Canada that relieve poverty and promote the mental and emotional well-being of newcomers from war-affected regions particularly women, children, youth, and families as they rebuild their lives in Ottawa and surrounding communities.
Our core programs:
Provides free access to culturally appropriate food, seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies, grocery gift cards, and transit tokens to newcomer individuals and families experiencing poverty during the early stages of resettlement in Canada. Distribution takes place weekly or biweekly in Ottawa using a brief needs-based intake process to ensure dignified and accessible support. . Read more
Weekly or biweekly distribution in Ottawa
Offers trauma-informed counseling, peer-led healing groups, and emotional wellness workshops to support the mental health and resilience of newcomer women, children, and youth impacted by displacement and hardship. Sessions are delivered virtually or in accessible community locations in Ottawa by trained volunteers and mental health professionals. Read more.
Reduced post-traumatic stress and anxiety
