John Howard Society of Ottawa
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Services for male and female youth and adult men and women in conflict with, or at risk of coming into conflict with the law * assists with housing, employment and education, literacy deficits, and problems caused by substance abuse and criminal conduct    Staff on site at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre to assist with housing and community linkages and at the Ottawa courts to assist with bail verification and supervision * residential support available to homeless men released from custody, federally sentenced men at three residences, and male and female youth at two residences * services available through the Community Employment Resource Centre in Nepean (613-828-2123) and Hire Power Employment Services in Lowertown (613-789-7418).    Crisis intervention * needs assessment and long-term counselling * employment assistance including resume preparation, job search and job maintenance support * bail supervision * pre-release planning visits to area institutions * public education * student social work and criminology field instruction and volunteer opportunities * works in close liaison with private and public organizations to provide the best possible service to clients and their families.
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up    Individuals over 16 years of age in conflict with, or at risk of coming into conflict with the law.
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French - limited * contact person Tina Matchett-Bianco
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-789-7418
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-789-7431
E-mail	jhsottawa@jhsottawa.ca
Website	www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca
Primary Contact	Tina Matchett-Bianco, Director of Adult Justice Services; Phone: 613-789-7418 ext 242; Email: tina@ottawa.johnhoward.ca
Alternate Contact	Christine MacIntosh, Director of Youth Justice Services; Phone: 613-842-0999 ext 231
Volunteer Coordinator	Loveridge Haparimwi, Director of Employment and Training; Phone: 613-828-2123 ext 227
Primary Executive	Don Wadel, Executive Director
Location & Accessibility
Address	550 Old St Patrick St Ottawa, ON K1N 5L5
Intersection	King Edward Ave and St Patrick St
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Adults ; Anger management ; Charitable status ; Community service orders ; Correctional services ; Counselling ; Free services ; Homeless people ; Homeless youth ; Housing ; Information and referral ; Inmate support ; Nonprofit organizations ; Offenders ; Residential care ; Supportive housing ; Young adults ; Young offenders ; Youth
Accreditation	No
Print Material	Brochures * flyers * pamphlets
Resources	Website
Established	1951
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	Provincial ; Federal ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118975119 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - Room and board fees