CORATH
Empowering youth experiencing human trafficking.Creating Opportunities and Resources Against the Trafficking of Humans (CORATH) is a community program for youth aged 12 to 24 who have been or are at risk of being trafficked, notably through sexual exploitation.
A multi-disciplinary team provides 24-hour emergency support and assistance with physical and mental health services, shelter, security, individualized education, case management, legal system navigation, and survivor mentorship. Through a holistic approach, youth feel safe and supported from the moment they make contact.
Operated by the Roberts/Smart Centre, this program is a collaboration between leading community organizations that include the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa and YouTurn. Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, it currently serves Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
Open 24/7
Text/SMS: 613-576-4006
Phone: 1-888-918-0186
Email: CORATH@rsc-crs.com
24-hour emergency services and support
Our text, phone and virtual messaging channels are monitored 24/7/365.
Mind and body health services
Survivor Mentorship
Case management services
drop-in services
Open 7 days a week to provide a safe place to hang out, ask for guidance or help, complete schoolwork, access the internet, and obtain hygiene products and other essentials.
flexible and mobile
Youth are supported through their journey, when and where they are ready, and at the pace they set for themselves.
Emergency and long-term shelter
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
“When we look at human trafficking, we always think that it’s far away from us.”
Traffic Jam 2023
Our CORATH team attended the 1st annual Traffic Jam Human Trafficking Conference. Organized by, A New Day Ottawa, this two-day event focused on navigating the intersections of human trafficking.
The conference brought together experts, advocates, and survivors to discuss the urgent issue of human trafficking and to explore ways to combat it.
From the powerful speeches to our CORATH program coordinator’s insightful presentation on Invisible Identities, every moment of the conference was thought provoking. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the issue, but the conference reminded us that we can all make a difference by raising awareness, supporting organizations that work to combat trafficking, and advocating for policies that protect vulnerable communities.
Admissions
We welcome self-referrals as well as referrals from clinics, hospitals, police, shelters, schools and more.