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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2793 | Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP ; JFS ; Newcomer Settlement Program ; NSP ; OCR ; Services for Newcomers, Refugees and immigrants to Canada |
| Former Name | Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (2012) |
| Legal Name | Jewish Family Services of Ottawa |
| 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 - accessible parking, entrance and washrooms |
| Parking | Free parking (for 90 minutes) |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community based non-profit agency that offers immigrants and refugees settlement and integration services indifferent of their country of origin, religion, culture, gender, or age. Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program): Services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation and information programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * assistance with applications and documentation * advocacy * help with housing * referrals to health services * 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 Russian resource drop-in centre: cultural programs * religious celebrations * ESL conversation group * Warm Home Program for seniors newcomers Culturally sensitive clinical and crisis counselling services to all immigrants (individual and family) for all life challenges and transitions. Commissioner of Oath services: taking affidavits and administering other legal oaths, affirmations or declarations, verifying signatures, marks and copies of documents. |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm * Fri 9 am-3 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | All immigrants and refugees and immigrants to Canada |
| Application | Call to make an appointment for services or just drop-in |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Czech ; Hebrew ; Russian ; Slovak ; Somali ; Spanish ; Ukrainian |
| Fees | Service - Commissioners' services - call for a list of fees. ; None - Settlement and integration services. |
| Service Categories | Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Cultural Heritage Programs ~ Russian Community ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ Russian Community ; General Counselling Services ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Individual Advocacy ; Interpretation/Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-722-2225 |
| Fax | 613-722-7570 |
| ajary@jfsottawa.com | |
| Website | www.jfsottawa.com |
| Primary Contact | Adriana Jary, Settlement Program Manager, JFS Ottawa; Phone: 613-722-2225 ext 322 * 613-796-0129 |
| Alternate Contact | Alla Mazor, Settlement Outreach Worker; Phone: 613-722-2225 ext 310; Email: amazor@jfsottawa.com |
| Primary Executive | Andrea Gardner MSW RSW, Interim Executive Director; Phone: 613-722-2225 ext 321; Email: agardner@jfsottawa.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - City of Ottawa ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration ; Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 11923358 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - United Jewish Appeal |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Settlement Outreach Pamphlets * Welcome to Ottawa - A guide for services available for immigrants |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Canadian Family Services Accreditation Program. |