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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR3121 | Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation ; Library ; OCR ; OPL ; Ottawa Public Library ; Ottawa. City Operations ; Settlement Program |
| Former Name | Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Laurier Ave W and Metcalfe St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Settlement services : Orientation and Adaptation Services : Information and referral to community and social services * community support through conversation circles to practice English or French * help with connecting to language classes Citizenship Preparation : courses, tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test |
| Hours | Hours vary by location * visit website and select "newcomers" for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Newcomers |
| Application | Call or drop in to your local branch * for hours and locations, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Citizenship Test Preparation ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-580-2940 |
| ProgramDevelopment@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca | |
| Website | biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/category/subjects/newcomers |
| Primary Executive | Alison Blackburn, Manager, Program Development |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1906 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 861292886 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
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COVID-19 (31 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, the City of Ottawa has launched a formal donation process for residents/businesses able to donate commercial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) for emer ...
Fulfill the duties of a Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 * provide advice to Council on programs, policies and serv ... [More]
Therapeutic recreation and life skills day program * partnership between the City of Ottawa, the Ministry of Health and the Local Integrated Health Network (LHIN)
Therapeutic recreation and life skills day program * in partnership between the City of Ottawa, the Ministry of Health and the Local Integrated Health Network (LHIN)
Provides a bilingual forum and focus for Ottawa's performing, visual, literary and media arts through professional programing, facilities and services. Houses three galleries, a theatre, a studio, reh ... [More]
The City upholds several by-laws to protect health, safety and peace. The By-law and Regulatory Services Branch handles many of these by-laws: animal care and control * care of streets * minimum tempe ... [More]
Licenses are required for the following: business licenses, dog and cat registration, marriage licenses, burial permit, event and lottery licensing.
Municipally-owned and operated facility which provides dog and cat sterilization services.
Adult Day Program integrated into a long-term care home * owned and operated by the City of Ottawa * assistance with toileting * transferring * medication reminder * meal Adapted daily activities: mus ... [More]
Long-term care home * therapeutic and recreational activities * adult day program * owned and operated by the City of Ottawa
Preserves and makes accessible historical corporate records from the amalgamated City of Ottawa and its predecessor municipalities, as well as private-sector records that enhance our understanding of ... [More]
City office responsible for processing claims from people that believe the City should compensate them for an injury or damage they have experienced that they believe is the City’s fault * typical cla ... [More]
Accept payments for a variety of City products and services such as: tax * parking tickets * water bills * permit and license renewals * marriage licenses * birth and death registration * municipal pa ... [More]
COVID-19 (24 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, individuals are asked NOT to visit ESS Centres. Applications can be completed over the phone or online. ESS Centres remain open, but business hours are reduced ... [More]
COVID-19 (16 Jun 2020): The City continues to support residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless through emergency shelters, support services and outreach. Funding for homele ... [More]
Long-term care home * therapeutic and recreational activities Owned and operated by the City of Ottawa
Long-term care home * wide range of therapeutic and recreational activities Adult day program: Daily Activities * Music * Socialization Opportunities * Sessions to Stimulate and Maintain Functioning ... [More]
Long term care home * capacity of 211 beds Five interim long term care beds * two separate residences, the Houses and the Bungalows, connected by an underground service link * owned and operated by th ... [More]
COVID-19 (2 Jun 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS office are temporarily closed to the public. * Staff are available by phone and email. * Applications for all services can be completed over the pho ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 June 2020): Due to COVID19, iall four ESS Centres are temporarily closed. Staff are available by phone and email. Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or online. ... [More]
COVID-19 (3 Jun 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS offices are closed to the public. * Staff are available by phone and by email * Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or onl ... [More]
COVID-19 (3 Jun 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS Centres are temporarily closed to the public. * Staff are available by phone and by email. * Applications for all services can be completed over the ... [More]
Web page containing a list of elected representatives for the City of Ottawa and their contact information
COVID19 mask information from Ottawa Public Health and the Human Needs Task Force * Cloth mask purchase information : list of vendors that have masks available for sale in Ottawa available here * Imme ... [More]
COVID-19 Self-isolation facility * re-designated community centre
Paramedics operating in expanded role to provide routine healthcare services, including: * in-house assessment and treatment of flu-like symptoms * Wellness Checks: blood pressure, heart rate, respira ... [More]
Service personnel are highly trained to respond to a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency incidents including fires, rescues and medical and hazardous-material emergencies * responsible for fir ... [More]
Paramedics deliver medical treatment for life-threatening medical emergencies including heart attacks, strokes, respiratory and traumatic injuries * a list of locations for the Paramedic Public Access ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 June 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS offices are temporarily closed. Staff are available by phone and email. Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or online. E ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 June 2020): Due to COVID19, all ESS Centres are temporarily closed * staff are available to help resident by phone or email. Helps Ottawa residents who cannot afford to pay for items or s ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS are temporarily closed. Staff are available by phone and email. Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or online. Existing c ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 June 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS Centres are temporarily closed. Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or online. Staff are available to help by phone or e ... [More]
Confidential and anonymous way to report suspected cases of fraud, waste, and other inapropriate activities Activities that should be reported include, but are not limited to: * forgery * misappropria ... [More]
The facility is open to Ottawa residents and businesses for disposal of solid waste material * home to the residential leaf and yard waste composting facility * accepts used tires, metal, paper/cardbo ... [More]
Web-based map of Ottawa * search by address, intersection, street segment or facility Layers of map include: zoning, property parcels, streets, road information, cycling, transit services, parks, city ... [More]
Helps low-income and social assistance Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients who have a medical need and no supports in the community with light housekeeping: flo ... [More]
COVID-19 (4 May 2020) Remains open as usual Team of specialized officers available to meet on a confidential and informal basis with individuals, families or frontline workers on potential cases or f ... [More]
Provides care for children in a group setting * 10 different locations in Ottawa * details can be found on the website
COVID-19 (24 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, individuals are asked NOT to visit this centre. Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or online. Existing clients can call or email thei ... [More]
The Ontario Renovates Program administered by the City’s Housing Services Branch, provides limited funding to low income seniors who own their home and to people with disabilities for essential home r ... [More]
COVID-19 (3 Jun 2020): Due to COVID 19, clients do not need to drop off income reporting statements or other documents * clients must keep documents to give to their worker at a later time * clients ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 Jun 2020): Due to COVID 19, clients do not need to drop off income reporting statements or other documents * clients must keep documents to give to their worker at a later time * clients ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 Jun 2020): Due to COVID 19, clients do not need to drop off income reporting statements or other documents * clients must keep documents to give to their worker at a later time * clients ... [More]
COVID-19 (1 Jun 2020): Due to COVID 19, clients do not need to drop off income reporting statements or other documents * clients must keep documents to give to their worker at a later time * clients ... [More]
Individuals who receive Ontario Works or Social Housing benefits and who have been overpaid will receive a letter from the City. This letter represents the amount that the recipient was overpaid and n ... [More]
Provides bilingual assistance for Ontario Works clients who are involved in an activity approved by their Case Coordinator (i.e. school, training, community placement, job search or employment). * Sta ... [More]
Information on elder abuse * raises awareness about crime prevention issues specific to seniors * managed by Victim Crisis Unit counselors
Services that catalogs and tracks every piece of property that comes into the custody of Ottawa Police Officers * coordinates the release of property that has been found, abandoned or taken as evidenc ... [More]
Section focuses on investigating fraud matters and trends that can be linked, tracked and documented * focuses on fraud crime reduction through strategies such as targeting organized crime groups, edu ... [More]
Facilitates communication and increases understanding between the Ottawa Police Service and the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-identified communities * increases the overall feelings of safety of th ... [More]
Registry providing police with 24-hour access to a registered subscriber's photo, identity, past wandering history and other vital emergency information * assists officers dealing with individuals liv ... [More]
Unit responsible to investigate and locate persons reported as missing to ensure their safety and well being
Community safety initiative aiming to connect individuals at acute risk of harm to the services that make the most sense * physically brings community agencies together to discuss situations of extrem ... [More]
Community police centres * investigates partner assaults and domestic conflict * investigates custody and access orders, as well as parental abductions * conducts criminal harassment investigations re ... [More]
Section that investigates and facilitates complaints directed to the Ottawa Police Service, including damage or loss of property due to police actions
COVID-19 (1 May 2020) Operates as usual. Investigates sexual assault and incidents of child abuse and neglect * collaborates with other social service agencies to provide education and awareness prog ... [More]
COVID-19 (May 1, 2020): Program still running On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * needs assessment * safety planning * referrals to community services * enhanced support for vulnerab ... [More]
Police station and collision reporting centre * individuals can make a police report at this location Text to 9-1-1 service available for individuals who are hearing or speech impaired * cell phone ne ... [More]
Police station * accepts and processes police records check requests * copies of a police occurrence report available * individuals can submit an Alarm Payment at this location * Vulnerable Sector fin ... [More]
Police station and collision reporting centre * individuals can make a police report at this location Text to 9-1-1 service available for individuals who are hearing or speech impaired * cell phone ne ... [More]
Partner Assault Unit * Victim Crisis Unit * Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit * Criminal Investigations Directorate * Executive Directorate* Cellblock * Collision Reporting Centre Text to 9-1-1 serv ... [More]
COVID19 (28 May 2020): Call centre open daily (until 8 pm most evenings) for questions regarding COVID19, though this may change according to community needs. Calls will be processed based on need. R ... [More]
COVID19 (28 May 2020): Program is on hold until further notice. Fall prevention group exercise program for beginners * offered twice a week for 10 weeks Instruction by a certified fitness instructor ... [More]
Regular and emergency dental care * limited emergency dental care and denture benefits may be available to adults and seniors with low income
Regular and emergency dental care * limited emergency dental care and denture benefits may be available to adults and seniors with low income
Regular and emergency dental care * limited emergency dental care and denture benefits may be available to adults and seniors with low income
Community Health and Resource Centers (CHRCs) in Ottawa offer dental services such as dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications and dental health information, denture cleaning (at some location ... [More]
Website targeting youth who are sexually active and at risk of contracting Chlamydia and Gonorrhea * information on both prevention and treatment of these sexually transmitted and blood borne infectio ... [More]
Service provides access to harm reduction supplies for safer drug use such as needles and sterile water * access to supervised consumption services (SCS) Wide range of health services * anonymous HIV ... [More]
COVID19 (28 May 2020): School immunization program is on hold until schools re-open. OPH Immunization Clinic is presently closed. OPH in the process of reviewing when their clinic will re-open and ho ... [More]
COVID19 (28 May 2020): Program still offered through pandemic - call for more information. Home-visiting program offered to expectant mothers, and families with children from birth to their transitio ... [More]
Dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth from low-income families. The program includes regular visits to a licensed dental provider ... [More]
Information on seasonal influenza (the flu) and tips on how to avoid it * a list and an interactive map of Ottawa clinics offering the flu shot is available on the website Healthcare providers can acc ... [More]
Website containing parenting information and resources for Ottawa families * includes topics such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, babies and toddlers', children and youth * Facebook page updated by a Reg ... [More]
Drop-ins * public health nurses provide information and support about breastfeeding, parenting, growth and development, healthy eating and being active
COVID19 (28 May 2020): Classes not currently offered in person - will be offered in a new format shortly, check website for updates. Prenatal classes * municipally run program * located at Ottawa Pub ... [More]
Sexual health clinic * information on sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs) and contraception * free testing and treatment for STBBIs * confidential or anonymous HIV testing * emerg ... [More]
COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Clinic is closed until further notice. Appointments will be made for high priority only. During the closure, clients to call 613-234-4641 to speak with a nurse IF: they need H ... [More]
COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Clinic is closed until further notice. Appointments will be made for high priority only. During the closure, clients to call 613-234-4641 to speak with a nurse IF: they need H ... [More]
COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Clinic is closed until further notice. Appointments will be made for high priority only. During the closure, clients to call 613-234-4641 to speak with a nurse IF: they need H ... [More]
Network of 33 public libraries in the city of Ottawa Lending services for a variety of resources * lending services between libraries * online catalogue * homebound services * downloads of virtual or ... [More]
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Ottawa Public Library - Newcomer Services
Settlement services : Orientation and Adaptation Services : Information and referral to community and social services * community support through conversation circles to practice English or French * ... [More]
Municipally operated community recreation centre offering programs for all ages * media rooms * rental space for community groups available * list of drop-in activities available online * euchre
Municipally operated community recreation centre offering programs for all ages, as well as specialty programs for people with disabilities * rental space for community groups is available * public co ... [More]
Minor Capital Program: initiative to implement minor capital improvement to parks and recreation facilities on a cost-sharing basis * can be applied to a variety of capital projects that result in th ... [More]
The City rents plots for summer gardening. The City supplies water, cuts grass and removes garbage. Standard plot is approximately 25 feet by 75 feet.
Program offers an opportunity for youth to become involved in the operation of their neighbourhood wading pool
Wide selection of recreation, aquatic and fitness programs. * Aquatic Centre: wave pool, kiddie pool, spray fountains, whirlpool, two levels of jets above seat level and eight jets below, water slide, ... [More]
Community centre * 18-metre warm water pool * regular aquatic programming and specialized programs for individuals with special needs, seniors and swimmers at different levels * access to an adjacent ... [More]
COVID-19 (27 April 2020): Shower and washroom facilities are open within the arena. The facility will be open to people experiencing homelessness or people who are precariously housed. The City will ... [More]
Wave pool * one of three wave pools located in the City of Ottawa * leisure and wave swims * beach area * kid's slide * kiddy cove area with spray toys * whirlpool which can accommodate 30 adults * 25 ... [More]
Area for athletic training and sporting events * track and field and sports field complex includes a polyurethane running track and a three lighted natural grass sports fields suitable for soccer, rug ... [More]
Activities and special events: music and heritage craft activities * demonstrations may include gardening, quilting, pottery, bread baking and other pioneer craftsmanship * musical performances, dance ... [More]
Ottawa landmark * architecturally unique house, built 1827-1829 * discover the story of one of Ottawa's founding families * family heirlooms and household furnishings are among the many artifacts that ... [More]
Public skating at outdoor and indoor rinks * rental of rinks available in all City of Ottawa arenas * skating classes for children, teens, adults and seniors
Centre for seniors * provides many social and recreational programs for senior adults * recreational programs * fitness classes * drop-in
Recreation centre for seniors Facilities : dance studio * artist studio * weight room * gymnasium * amphitheatre * senior's lounge * library * computer lab * classrooms Topics of workshops and courses ... [More]
Facility for older adults * recreational, educational and healthy lifestyle programs * facility includes an ice surface, Beaverbrook Library and the Kanata Civic Art Gallery * computers * meeting spac ... [More]
Drop-in centre that offers social and recreational programs
Summer day camps. Programs are offered in the language in which they are advertised. For information on day camps, refer to the City of Ottawa's Summer Day Camps 2018 Recreation eGuide * for day camps ... [More]
Physical distancing centre and shelter to accommodate up to 140 men during COVID19 * meals served * computers and internet access * assistance and direction pursuing employment or housing * medication ... [More]
Provincial offences office Services include: * parking ticket or other Provincial Offences Act (POA) ticket payment * First Attendance Facility for parking tickets only * submit a Notice of Intention ... [More]
Provincial offences office Services include: * parking ticket or other Provincial Offences Act (POA) ticket payment * First Attendance Facility for POA or parking tickets * submit a Notice of Intentio ... [More]
Provincial offences office Services include: * parking ticket or other Provincial Offences Act (POA) ticket payment * First Attendance Facility for parking tickets only * submit a Notice of Intention ... [More]
Recreational facility * room rentals * babysitting and home alone educational courses * playgroup * summer camps * soccer and basketball programs
Provides programs and resources for sports opportunities, league sports, and skill development sessions for women. * Sports include volleyball, softball, beach volleyball, basketball, ball hockey, bad ... [More]
Planning and development of recreation programs and partnerships * cultural programs which enables the physical, emotional and social well-being of members of the community * aquatics * fitness and we ... [More]
Recreational, educational, and fitness courses * room rentals
This multipurpose facility provides users with a wide selection of recreation, aquatic and fitness programs. The facility offers the following: * Aquatic Centre: 25 metre six lane pool, therapeutic po ... [More]
Support for the creation, production and presentation of the arts by local professional artists and not-for-profit cultural organizations, as well as numerous festivals, fairs and heritage activities ... [More]
Provides assessment and referral to appropriate programs, to determine the level of support needed * Portfolio Coordinators, Inclusive Recreation provide Leisure Counselling that connects clients to r ... [More]
Day camps, integration services and Therapeutic Recreation programs directly to children and youth, adults with special needs. More detailed information and program listings are available in the Guide ... [More]
Recreation centre for older adults Activities: card games * shuffleboard * carpet bowling * curling * five pin bowling * choir * crafts * travel club * tap and line dancing * Tai Chi * chair exercise ... [More]
Owns and operates many facilities for use by its citizens The various facilities are listed in two locations: * Website: name, address, telephone number and type of facility * The blue pages of the te ... [More]
City facility * located on 62 acres of picturesque parkland * 300-person capacity banquet hall, liquor-licensable patios, and small meeting rooms * three meeting rooms * one banquet hall * two patios ... [More]
Specialized support in mainstream summer camp * children with special needs are integrated into camp at 1:1 staff to child ratio * normalizes the experience for special needs campers
Private or non-profit residences that provide long term housing to vulnerable adults * residents are typically living with a psychiatric, developmental or physical illness and or disability * the City ... [More]
The following Property Tax Mitigation Programs are available for ratepayers who meet specific criteria: Full Property Tax Deferral Program Deferral of full year's property tax total * deferred amounts ... [More]
Online portal to report, request, pay, or register for services at the city Categories include: * By-laws: parking-related issues, animals, noise complaints, graffiti, abandoned shopping carts, tobacc ... [More]
Residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste at any of the one-day Household Hazardous Waste Depots. Call or visit the website for time, date and location. Products accepted: Waste such as ... [More]
Online event listing service featuring arts, heritage and cultural events * theatre * music * visual arts * dance * fairs, festivals and celebrations * museum, heritage and traditions * circus, comedy ... [More]
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