| Program: | Anti-Violence Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Family Services Ottawa |
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| Phone Numbers: | 613-725-3601 ext 117 | ||
| Fax: | 613-725-5651 | ||
| Email: | intake@familyservicesottawa.org | ||
| Website: | www.familyservicesottawa.org | ||
| Address: |
312 Parkdale Ave Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X5 |
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| Intersection: | Parkdale Ave and Scott St | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue-Thu 8:30am-8pm | ||
| Executives: |
Rebecca Fromowitz - Associate Executive Director 613-725-3601 ext 237 |
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| Contacts: |
Bonnie Stephanson - Clinical Manager 613-725-3601 ext 127 * bstephanson@familyservicesottawa.org |
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| Service Description: |
Counselling services for women (cis and trans) who are experiencing or have experienced intimate partner violence
Individual Counselling: In-person or virtual appointments offering trauma-informed counselling * Safety planning * Assistance and ongoing support in creating an individualized plan to deal with family law, police reports, and other systems * Information and referrals Support Groups: Offered in-person 2-3 times a year; groups meet weekly for 8-10 sessions * Information and mutual support around abuse * Safety planning; Sharing resources Transitional Support Program: Practical assistance with things like Housing applications, Safety planning, Referral to shelters, lawyers and other support services; Assistance with housing applications and applying for financial assistance; Court support; Accompaniment to legal, medical and other appointments Programs for Child Witnesses violence Individual counselling for children is offered in-person * Counselling is trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate Consent of all parents/caregivers with decision-making authority required for children to participate with group or individual counseling Mother’s Groups: Offered 2-3 times a year * groups meet weekly for 6 weeks * Workshops are single sessions for a duration of 2 hours Information and mutual support around navigating post separation abuse, co-parenting issues and communication, supporting children through change and transitions Children’s Groups: “Together We Thrive”, a group for children who have witnessed abuse or lived through family conflict * focuses on emotion regulation skills, healthy relationships, communication skills, coping strategies and building confidence and resilience * Groups offered 2-3 times a year and meet weekly for 6 sessions, usually in the evenings |
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| Fees: | Assistance with child care and transportation may be available to those who qualify | ||
| Application: | Self-referral welcome * call the number above to speak to an Intake Worker * Referrals also accepted from family doctors, lawyers, police officers, or other community supports | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Women 18 years and older who are survivors of abuse; and children 6-17 who have witnessed abuse or experienced family conflict | ||
| Languages: | English ; Interpretive Services | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Ottawa (City of) | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 4-14-2026 |
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