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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0835 | Last Full Update: 11 Dec 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CCMP ; Community Connection Mentorship Program ; Community Connections Mentorship Program ; HOST program ; Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP ; Newcomer Centre ; Newcomer Settlement Program ; NSP |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Catherine St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community-based services for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program): orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services Reception House, Maison Sophia House: 90-bed facility that provides temporary accommodation, food and clothing * orientation workshops facilitated with language translation and interpretation * house search support * multicultural children's program * basic English classes * referrals to government services and community organizations Community Connections Program (formerly HOST Program): group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development Pastoral and Sponsorship Programs: works to ensure that the newcomer can find pastoral services in the faith group of their choice * promotes the involvement of faith groups in the Private Sponsorship program Bruyère Centre for Immigrants: one-stop access to the services of several agencies, groups and organizations that operate out of the Centre. Tax Clinics: offered in spring * income tax services during non-working hours by qualified individuals Cultural Profiles: a series of booklets, each one introduces a particular country and its people, including details on family life, religion and history * profiles developed in consultation with the respective community groups |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm * evening appointments available |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - and area |
| Eligibility | Immigrants, newcomers and refugees |
| Application | Call or drop in Link to the updated Google document with all locations and hours, click here |
| Languages | English ; French ; Amharic ; Bosnian ; Chinese ; Croatian ; Farsi ; French Creole ; Kikuyu ; Lingala ; Somali ; Swahili ; Vietnamese |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Career Exploration ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Citizenship Application Assistance ; Citizenship Test Preparation ; Comprehensive Information and Referral ; Conversation Partners ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Ethnocultural Multipurpose Centres ; General Counselling Services ; Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs ; Immigrant/Refugee Shelters ; Interpretation/Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Permanent Resident Cards ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues ; Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-232-9634 |
| Fax | 613-232-3660 |
| Website | www.cciottawa.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Arber Zaplluzha, Manager, Settlement Department; Phone: 613-232-9634 ext 337 |
| Primary Executive | Carl Nicholson, Executive Director; Phone: 613-232-9634 ext 335 |
| Alternate Executive | Eugene Williams, Director of Operations; Phone: 613-232-9634 ext 347 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1950 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration * Ministry of Culture ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada * Canadian Heritage ; Grants - Filles de la sagesse * Sisters of Charity ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 129546560 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Brochures * Cultural Profiles booklets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |