Description and Services |
Description (Service) |
COVID-19 (Jan 2021): Due to COVID19, all in-person services have been discontinued and office is closed to clients until further notice. Services can be accessed remotely by calling 613-232-9634. Volunteer program activities are suspended. See website for latest updates.
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.
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
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Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
Eligibility |
Immigrants, newcomers and refugees |
Languages |
Amharic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, French, French Creole, Lingala, Somali, Swahili, Vietnamese |
Application |
Call for more information |
Location & Accessibility |
Service Area |
Ottawa |
Address |
219 Argyle Ave
2nd Flr Ottawa, ON K2P 2H4
Canada
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Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Contact Information |
Office |
613-232-9634 |
Fax |
613-232-3660 |
Website |
http://cciottawa.ca/
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Social Media |
Facebook | YouTube |