Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) has been providing comprehensive settlement and integration services to the Ottawa community since 1978. OCISO’s award-winning programs include community integration, public education, mental health counselling, school based programs, and English language instruction to newcomers.

OCISO serves more than 25,000 immigrants and refugees every year. We have four locations in Ottawa (central, east, and south). Our multi-faceted programs and services are delivered in over 50 languages to clients from 120 countries by OCISO’s team of knowledgeable, skilled and professional staff. Our work is augmented by the generous efforts of our enthusiastic, caring and talented volunteers, both established and new Canadians.

OCISO’s services include:
Settlement counselling, job search workshops, employment mentoring, immigrant women support, housing support, legal aid, English language training, counselling for individuals, families and couples, support for students, families and school administration, immigrant youth support, ESL summer camps, cross cultural education, and community activities and events. 

OCISO's Values

•  We believe in everyone’s ability to enrich the Canadian society through their unique contribution.
•  We believe that when we work from a foundation of respect for each person and diverse cultures we can create positive change in our communities.
•  We are dedicated to being effective, adaptable and principled in our approach to people and situations.
•  Our clients and our staff have a right to a safe environment that is free of harassment and discrimination and the responsibility to foster and protect such an environment.
•  We believe that meaningful change towards social justice is only possible through the evolution of our systems and institutions.