YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region (The)
Site: Ottawa - 180 Isabella St
Service: Newcomer Information Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0929 | Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP ; National Capital Region YMCA YWCA ; OCR ; YMCA YWCA of the National Capital Region ; Y-NIC |
| Legal Name | Ottawa's Young Men's Christian Association and Ottawa's Young Women's Christian Association |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | Newcomer Information Centre 150 Isabella St, Suite 201 Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7 View MapQuest Map View Google Map |
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Isabella Street |
| Mailing Address | c/o Senior Director of Newcomer Services |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * Free Street Parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Information and referral services for immigrants, refugees and newcomers to Canada * Resource Centre with access to computers, community information, events and announcements * multilingual staff and community settlement specialists on site * various workshops and information sessions facilitated by staff, community partners and leaders, professional associations and employers Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * individual agencies 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Thu 8:30 am-6 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - and surrounding areas |
| Eligibility | Newcomers, immigrants, refugees and other individuals interested in gaining information on settlement and community services. |
| Application | Call, email or drop in. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Other languages available upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Cultural Transition Counselling ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues ; Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-788-5001 |
| Fax | 613-788-5051 |
| nic@ymcaywca.ca | |
| Website | www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/newcomerservices/nic |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Melanie Vaughan, Senior Director of Employment and Immigrant Services; Phone: 613-788-5001 ext 5127; Email: melanie.vaughan@ymcaywca.ca |
| Primary Executive | Melanie Vaughan, Senior Director of Employment and Immigrant Services |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1867; Program: April 2007 |
| Funding | Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119072072 RR001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Free Internet access, photocopy and local faxes (must all be settlement related), Website |