Providing services in a variety of languages to support newcomers from various cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds who are now making their home in the Ottawa area.
Settlement Services
A full calendar of workshops is online! Click HERE for the full calendar.
Languages
We are pleased to be able to serve our clients in many languages. To find a settlement counsellor to assist you, select the language that you would like to be served in:
Programs and Events
- Mental Health Support Training-Click HERE for more information about the entire series.
- Assisting Newcomers in Dealing with Cultural Shock–Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
- Understanding and Dealing with Racism and Oppression–Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
- Self-Care: Practical Strategies for Front-line Workers–Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
Learning Through Play (for newcomer children 6-13 years old)
Weekly in-person drop in sessions for your child to learn and meet other friends in the community!
Click HERE for more information.
Contact Liza at (613) 867-3361 or by email: lmaarouf@jfsottawa.com.
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The Community Kitchen!
Free activity for newcomer women to cook, learn and share recipes.
Click HERE for more information.
Contact Fathia at (613) 301-4073 or by email: fwarsama@jfsottawa.com
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Mental Health Workshops for front-line workers
This series of workshops is for settlement workers, caseworkers, medical staff, social workers, teachers, sponsors, volunteers and others. The workshops include:
Workshops may be held in-person or remotely. They may also be customized for a specific group based on your needs and availability.
For more information contact Lamia Al-Ansari at 613-301-4837 or by email at llalansari@jfsottawa.com.
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PASS THE CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP EXAM–FREE ONLINE workshops to help newcomers prepare for the test. Click HERE for the workshop flyer.
Contact Fathia Warsama, (613) 301-4073, fwarsama@jfsottawa.com for more information.
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Need a hand to prepare your tax return?
Volunteers can help you prepare your income tax and benefit return if you have modest income and a simple tax situation. This service is available to Permanent Residents ONLY.
Click HERE for the tax clinic flyer.