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Jewish Family Services of Ottawa

Record #: 68968518 |  Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2025

Description and Services
Description (Service)

Full service, non-sectarian agency

  • more than 65 programs and services

Walk-in counselling clinics:

  • Thelma Steinman Seniors Support Unit
  • Settlement services
  • see separate program records for description

Student support:

  • support towards academic and social success by engaging parents, teachers, school administration and other resources in a collaborative model

Shalom Bayit:

  • support, guidance and advocacy offered to Jewish women who are experiencing emotional or physical abuse in an effort to assist them and their children towards safety
  • seeks to educate the community around issues of domestic violence and to encourage them to intervene where indicated

Street Smarts:

  • non-denominational outreach program to the homeless which links homeless people who are ready for change to resources

Children and Youth Services:

  • offers Jewish day school support, psycho-educational testing, bullying workshops and crisis intervention

Offers support services and short-term counselling to help survivors deal with the impact of abuse and to develop improved coping strategies

  • Partner agency of Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse - East
Hours Mon, Thurs: 9 am-7 pm Tues-Wed: 9 am-8 pm Fri: 9 am-3 pm Sun: 12 noon-5 pm
Eligibility No restrictions
SSMSSA: Individuals 16 years and older who identify as male or non-binary, and have experienced historical sexual abuse or who are a victim of recent sexual assault
  • must be an Ontario resident
  • families of the survivor may also be eligible for service
Languages Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, German, Mandarin, Russian, Somali, Ukrainian, Urdu
Application Call to apply and speak with reception who will direct you to an intake worker
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

2255 Carling Ave
Suite 301
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
Canada

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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office 613-722-2225
Fax 613-722-7570
Email info@jfsottawa.com
Website https://www.jfsottawa.com/
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