Reintegration Program

The program provides inmates in the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre with assistance in obtaining personal identification including birth certificates, Ontario Health Cards, and social insurance cards. In addition, JHS staff conduct substance abuse assessments to facilitate acceptance into treatment programs for inmates who will be facing addiction issues at the time of their discharge. For those inmates facing mental health issues, JHS staff liaise with the correctional psychologist, mental health nurse, and the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction to develop release plans. In order to address the key housing needs facing many ex-prisoners, a comprehensive inventory of housing resources that includes pre-screened rooming houses is maintained. Also, office reporting opportunities for discharged inmates to ensure follow-through with release plans are also provided.
The program is delivered in partnership with the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre and operates Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. An individualized intake assessment is done with each client. Bus tickets and taxi chits are available and all participation is voluntary. Funding is provided by the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre.

John Howard Society of Ottawa: Main Office
550 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5L5