Homeless & Using the Internet
Internet Resources for people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness
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Where can I get free Internet access in Ottawa?
Libraries:
- Ottawa libraries offer free Internet access.
- Some Internet terminals ask you for a library card number before you can connect to the Internet. If you have an address you can get a library card.
- If you don't have an address you can still get a library card that will allow you to access just the internet.
- Even if you don't have a library card many libraries have Internet terminals that you can use for a short without a card.
- Where are the libraries?
Other places:
- Centre 454 - 216 Murray Street
- Centre 507 - 507 Bank Street
- St. Luke's Lunch Club - 760 Somerset West
- Open Door - 755 Somerset West
- St. Joe's Women's Centre - 151 Laurier Avenue East
- Centretown Community Health Centre - 420 Cooper Street
Some of these places have volunteers that will help you if you need assistance with the internet.
How can I get a free e-mail account?
The following sites offer free e-mail accounts:
For more info on e-mail, what it is and how to use it go to: http://www.nutball.com/beheard/tutorials/email.html.
How can I connect my computer to the internet?
If you can get a computer that has a modem (piece of equipment you need to plug in to the internet) you can get a free internet account with the National Capital FreeNet.
Other web pages of interest but not specific to Ottawa
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