Ontario Association of Social Workers
Site: Eastern Branch
Record #: OCR2085 | Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2019 |
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Alternate Name | OASW ; OASW-EB |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Montreal Rd and McArthur Ave |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Voluntary, provincial, non-profit bilingual association for social worker * Represents the interests and concerns of the profession * Promotes and advances the interests of social workers * Enhances the contribution of social work to social justice * Provides information and support to social workers * Sets professional practice guidelines in various fields of service * Offers leadership in professional and social advocacy * Assists in the provision of professional development * Arranges for reduced-cost benefits and services for members * Acts as a catalyst for professional networking |
Hours | Call and leave a message |
Areas Served | Lanark ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
Eligibility | Membership is open to university social work graduates (Professional membership) or students (Student membership) who live, work or study in Ontario at the time of application. |
Application | To join, select of of the following options: * Click Membership Application to join online or to download an application * Contact the OASW office at 410 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2G6 * Call 416-923-4848 or fax 416-923-5279 * Email membership@oasw.org and an application form will be sent to you. |
Languages | English ; French - Limited |
Fees | Membership - call or visit the website |
Service Categories | Mental Health Practitioner Associations ~ Social Workers |
Contact Information | |
oasw.east@gmail.com | |
Website | www.oasw.org |
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Primary Contact | Barbara Merriam, Past President; Phone: 613-741-1855; Email: barbarai.merriam@gmail.com |
Primary Executive | Heidi Piotrowski MA, RSW, C.Hyp, President; Email: heidi@hpcounselling.com |
Alternate Executive | Ian Ford, Vice President |
Other Details | |
Established | 1964 |
Funding | Fees - Membership fees |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Branch Bulletin * e-letter What's Up * Publications |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |