| Program: | Thelma Steinman Seniors Support Services | ||
| Organization: |
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa |
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| Description of Services: |
Supports for seniors * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Kosher Meals on Wheels: delivers Kosher meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities and convalescents * frozen and fresh meals Program eligibility: Within the Greater Ottawa Area Leisure Activities: weekly social program for Jewish Russian Seniors Program eligibility: Russian/Ukrainian Jewish seniors Adult Day Program for Jewish Seniors : Mon and Wed programs for Jewish Seniors with Cognitive impairment Program eligibility: Jewish seniors within the Greater Ottawa Area Transportation: transportation for medical appointments and shopping for Jewish seniors and Jewish adults with disabilities Program eligibility: Jewish seniors or existing clients within the Greater Ottawa Area Friendly Visiting: offers regular visits by volunteers to isolated Jewish seniors living at home Program eligibility: Jewish seniors within the Greater Ottawa Area Teleshalom: Tele-assurance links a volunteer caller with a Jewish senior and adults with disabilities living alone by means of a daily telephone call * if there is no answer, an emergency system ensures the client is not at risk Program eligibility: Jewish seniors within the Greater Ottawa Area Community Chaplain: a Chaplain visit to Jewish seniors and palliative clients living in long-term care facilities Program eligibility: Jewish seniors within the Greater Ottawa Area Social Work Services for Jewish Seniors: social workers go to the Jewish senior's home to provide an assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate services Claims Conference: compensation, home care and social work services available to Jewish victims of the Holocaust * application required |
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| Fees: | Fees vary according to the program * volunteer services are free * professional services are fee for service | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Jewish seniors 55 years and older | ||
| Application: | Call to apply | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; Russian | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Ottawa and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-722-2225 | ||
| Fax: | 613-722-7570 | ||
| Email: | info@jfsottawa.com | ||
| Website: | www.jfsottawa.com | ||
| Address: |
2255 Carling Ave, Suite 301 Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5 |
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| Intersection: | Woodroffe Ave and Carling Ave | ||
| Location: | Ottawa | ||
| Hours: | Administration Mon, Thu 9am-7pm * Tue, Wed 9am-8pm * Fri 9am-3pm * Sun 12noon-5pm | ||
| Executives: |
Sarah Caspi - Executive Director 613-722-2225 ext 246 |
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| Contacts: |
Iris Beer - Clinical Manager, Senior Services & Manager, Services for Holocaust Survivors ibeer@jfsottawa.com Ranit Braun - Manager, Thelma Steinman Senior Services 613 722-2225 ext 411 * rbraun@jfsottawa.com |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 11/24/2025 |
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