1 Cummings Square
Montreal, Quebec
H3W 1M6
Tel: 514 342-0000
Web: www.ometz.ca
Ometz is a non-profit social services agency which supports and strengthens individuals and families by offering a range of human services in the fields of employment, immigration and social services.
Ometz was created in April 2008 from the merger of Jewish Employment Montreal
(JEM), Jewish Family Services
(JFS) and Jewish Immigrant Aid Services
(JIAS).
Newcomers who need support in navigating the immigration process, vulnerable families struggling to make ends meet, adults living with mental illness, children coping with family breakdown and individuals in search of career assistance can all turn to
Ometz for support. Calling
514 342 0000 or emailing
info@ometz.ca leads directly to help. By offering a single point of entry,
Ometz provides more efficient, more effective and better integrated services to the community.
The
Ometz team includes immigration counsellors, clinical social workers, psychologists, mental health professionals, family life educators, occupational and speech therapists, employment counsellors as well as many other specialists.
Ometz professionals are sensitive to the cultural and language needs of our community and provide the highest quality of support with a focus on enhancing personal and family health and growth. More than 300 dedicated volunteers enhance the work of the agency's staff.
Ometz is the Hebrew word for courage and it is a reflection of our most fervent wish for the individuals and families who seek our support – that they will find the courage to move forward and onward with life’s challenges.
OUR MISSION
Ometz is a human services agency, offering employment, family and immigration services to help people fulfill their potential and to secure the growth and vitality of the Montreal Jewish community.
OUR PROMISE
Ometz will deliver accessible, integrated, confidential, personalized, and culturally sensitive human services, founded on Jewish values. Our staff will be responsive, compassionate, engaged, innovative and inspiring.n expression of hope and a commitment that we will be a source of strength to those who seek out our services.