Creating Positive Changes in Women’s Lives
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa is a community based agency serving immigrant and racialized women. We create opportunities for women as they integrate into a new society, rebuild their lives free of violence, and achieve their personal goals. Every year, over 2000 women and children are helped by IWSO’s dedicated staff and volunteers.
Our Services
Crisis Intervention and Counselling
Emergency – Help for Women – Help for Children – Contact Crisis Intervention and Counselling Services
Interpretation and Translation
English – French
Free Language Interpretation Services – Fee-for-Service Requests
Settlement and Integration
Employment Services – Computer Training – Childcare – Activities – Settlement and Integration
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What People Say About Us
IWSO ClientArts & Crafts participant
I love the art classes because it brought out hidden feelings and left me with an inner beautiful happiness. I remember one day I was extremely frustrated, felt nothing is going on as should be, so I started the class using aggressive colours, and just being among other women in the safe, friendly environment I saw my colours changing to pretty flowery thing. Could not believe myself.
IWSO ClientJob Search participant
I now have a better understanding of how to search for a job in Canada. The teacher at the Job Search Workshop was very kind and helped me to recognize my skills and expertise. I now hope to find a job in my profession very soon.
IWSO Client
IWSO’s staff stood by me in the worst time of my life. Thank you very much for your support and empowerment.                                                                                                                
Harmony House Worker
We are very happy with IWSO’s services and rely on them to connect women with women who speak other languages.                        
LawyerFamily Law Office
Interpreter was very professional and courteous, made the client very comfortable.                                                                                                                    
IWSO ClientSuper talented interpreter, a pleasure to work with. Counsellor Ottawa Police Victim Crisis Unit
I want to express my thankfulness to IWSO from the bottom of my heart. Because of IWSO, finally I have a safe home and life. Every IWSO staff help someone like me. They help me overcome the most difficult time of my life. Now I have my own place to stay, my daughter can go to school. Without IWSO’s help, I am not myself today.
University of Ottawa
Interpreter was very professional and pleasant to work with.                                                                                                                                
IWSO Client
When I arrived in Canada, I felt lost, alone and overwhelmed. I’m so grateful I was referred to IWSO. Thanks for your support, guidance and the information you provided. I now feel confident to access services and I feel I am part of the Ottawa community.
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We are grateful for the generosity of those who have supported our work for the past 30 years through their donations and time, whether in an ongoing capacity or for some specific event or activity.
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Recent Posts
- TD Bank Group Supports IWSO January 10, 2025
- Georgette Morris, one of IWSO’s newest Board members, shares with us why being involved with IWSO is important to her. December 10, 2024
- New Grant Supports Immigrant Women Services Ottawa’s Client Accompaniment Project December 10, 2024
- The Power of Flowers to do Good December 9, 2024
- Overview of Changes to the Caregiver Program November 21, 2024
- Medavie Foundation Grants IWSO $80,000 November 1, 2024
- National Organization Focusing on Healthy Directions Supports Immigrant Women Services Ottawa with Major Donation October 25, 2024
- Save for your child’s education September 16, 2024
- Fall 2024 Settlement & Integration Activities Schedule Calendar September 9, 2024
- Barbara Woodside Volunteer Story September 2, 2024
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
219 Argyle Avenue, Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2H4
Tel: 613-729-3145
Fax: 613-729-9308