Ontario Association of Social Workers
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2085 | Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Social Media |      |
| 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 |