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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0614 | Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; JFS ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Woodroffe Ave and Carling Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (13 April 2020) Kosher Meals on Wheels and other essential services are still available. Call 613-722-2225 or email info@ifsottawa.com for assistance. Visit their Programs and services for seniors Kosher Meals on Wheels: delivers Kosher meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities and convalescents * frozen and fresh meals Leisure Activities and Meal Programs: meals in a social setting * referrals to other leisure programs for active seniors * weekly social program for Russian Seniors Transportation: transportation for medical appointments and shopping for Jewish seniors and adults with disabilities Friendly Visiting: offers regular visits by volunteers to isolated seniors living at home Teleshalom: Tele-assurance links a volunteer caller with a senior and adults with disabilities living alone by means of a daily telephone call * if there is no answer, an emergency system ensures the client is not at risk Community Chaplain: a Chapain visit to Jewish seniors and palliative clients living in long-term care facilities Home Visits and system navigation: social workers go to the senior's home to provide an assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate services Caregiver Support: therapeutic counselling to a caregiver or a family member who has an emotional, behavioural, mental health, or severe stress problem that is impeding their ability to provide care and support for the client * time limited and goal directed Long Distance Caregiver Support: guidance for adult children who live in other cities and have concerns for their Ottawa parents' well being or for those who have parents living outside of Ottawa Claims Conference: compensation, home care and social work services available to Jewish victims of the Holocaust * application required |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Irregular, call for details. |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Jewish seniors 65 years and older |
| Application | Call to apply |
| Languages | English ; Russian |
| Fees | Service - Vary according to the program, volunteer services are free, professional services are fee for service |
| Service Categories | Activities of Daily Living Assessment ; Caregiver Counselling ; Case/Care Management ; Disability Related Transportation ; Escort Programs ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Geriatric Counselling ; Home Delivered Meals ; Housekeeping Assistance ; Pastoral Care ; Personal Care ; Senior Meals ; Senior Ride Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Jewish Community ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Telephone Reassurance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-722-2225 ext 313 |
| Fax | 613-722-7570 |
| info@jfsottawa.com | |
| Website | www.jfsottawa.com |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Rossman, Manager; Email: lrossman@jfsottawa.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1980 |
| Funding | Provincial - Champlain Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119239358RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation * Jewish Federation of Ottawa |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected |
| Resources | Website |