Lebanese and Arab Social Services Agency
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2525 | Last Full Update: 02 Apr 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Immigrant Settlement and Counselling Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP ; LASSA ; Lebanese & Arab Social Services Agency of Ottawa-Carleton ; Newcomer Settlement Program ; OCR |
| Former Name | Lebanese and Arab Social Services Agency of Ottawa-Carleton (2013) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Walkley Rd and Heron Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Fred Awada |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020) Suspended all one-on-one services and group info sessions until further notice *call the Hotline at 613-286-7357 from 8:30 till 4:30 pm for questions and your phone request will be directed to the appropriate counsellor Settlement and social services agency * in the process of developing and improving integration tools and resources that effectively support their clients in receiving timely and relevant services that meet their needs and facilitate the access of available services 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 * also offers crisis counselling |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Newcomers and immigrants and citizens |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Armenian |
| Fees | None - In-house services * some fees may apply in accessing third party services |
| Service Categories | Community Involvement Programs ~ Middle East Community ; Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Middle East Community ; Immigrant Rights Groups ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Middle East Community ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Middle East Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues ; Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-236-0003 ; 613-236-3111 |
| Fax | 613-236-6886 |
| fawada@lassa.ca | |
| Website | www.lassa.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Dounia Rizk, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 613-236-0003 ext 221 * 613-236-3111 ext 221; Email: drizk@lassa.ca |
| Primary Executive | Fred Awada, Executive Director; Phone: 613-236-0003 ext 222 * 613-236-3111 ext 222 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1989 |
| Funding | Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 135253508 RR0001 ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Brochures * flyers |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |