Services for Women

Clients’ information is kept confidential and services are free to women victims/survivors of violence and their children.

Our phone number is (613) 729-3145.

Settlement and Integration Services

Practical assistance for newcomers in coping with the problems of everyday life

• Housing

• Banking

• Education

• ESL and FSL classes

• Rights and responsibilites in Canada

• We can help you fill out forms and application. e.g

  • Permanent Resident

  • Canadian Citizenship

  • Sponsorship Forms

• Friendship Circles: to help women make new friends and to learn "how to live in Canada"

Outreach

• Presentations and worksshops for newcomer immigrant women on parenting in an new culture, legal information, social assistance etc.

• Work with service providers and community partners to reach isolated newcomer immigrant and refugee women including victims and survivours of violence.

Computer Training

In partnership with iSisters we offer basic and intermediate computer training for immigrant women.

Employment Services

IWSO provides immigrant and visible minority women with skills and tools to assist them in finding employment. Activities include individualized service or workshops where the women engage in activities such as resume writing and interview practice to help them prepare for the labour market.

This service is available to all women including Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and refugees.

Job Search Workshop

The Job Search Workshop provides job search training that is designed specifically for women newcomers. The workshop is to offer the newcomer with the tools needed to develop an individualized and effective action plan for a successful job hunt.
The Workshops are FREE and are held over 3 days each month.

Job Search Poster/Brochure