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Program: 2SLGBTQIA+ Adult Day Program
Organizations: Good Companions (The)
Phone Numbers: 613-236-0428
Fax: 613-230-2095
Email: info@thegoodcompanions.ca
Website: www.thegoodcompanions.ca
Address: 670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
Intersection: Albert St and Empress Ave
Location: Ottawa
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Push-button doors* easy access to elevator
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm (flexible)
Dates: Closed between Christmas and New Year's
Executives: Matthew Ottaviani - Executive Director
613-236-0428 ext 2290 * mottaviani@thegoodcompanions.ca
Contacts: Penny Bodnoff - Adult Day Program Coordinator
613-236-0428 ext 2200 * pbodnoff@thegoodcompanions.ca
Justin Sauvé - Adult Day Program Assistant Coordinator
613-236-0428 ext 2191 * jsauve@thegoodcompanions.ca
Service Description: In person 2SLGBTQIA+ Adult Day Program Monday through Friday

Morning snack and full three-coursed hot meal prepared on site, chair fitness, group brain stimulating games, scheduled daily individual activities and many opportunities for social interaction

Live musical entertainment

Not able to accommodate smoking during program day
Fees: $21 (2025)
Application: Apply through Ontario Health atHome at 310-2222 or TTY 613-745-0049
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: 2SLGBTQIA+ frail adults 55 years and older and adults with physical disabilities or persons with early to mid-stage dementia or Alzheimer's disease * client must identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and must be mostly independent
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Ottawa and area

About Us

The Good Companions is a not-for-profit organization that has been helping to maintain the zest for living of both seniors and of adults 55+ with physical disabilities for over 60 years.


This information was last completely updated on: 8-27-2025


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