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Mental Health At School

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Program: Around the Rainbow
Organizations: Family Services Ottawa
Phone Numbers: 613-725-3601 ext 105
Teletype: 613-725-6175
Fax: 613-725-5651
Email: fsfo@familyservicesottawa.org
Website: familyservicesottawa.org/services/around-the-rainb...
Address: 312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4X5
Intersection: Parkdale Ave and Scott St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * evening groups
Executives: Elyse Schipper - Executive Director
613-725-3601 ext 115 * eschipper@familyservicesottawa.org
Wendy O’Connell-Smith - Community Programs Manager
613-725-3601 ext 108 * wsmith@familyservicesottawa.org
Contacts: Lisa Montroy - Trainer and Public Education Worker
aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org
Service Description: Community-based program, which provides a full range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTTQ+) education, programs, support services and counselling regarding gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation
  • supports the inclusion of equity and diversity in childcare, preschools, schools, recreational facilities, community health and resource centres
  • workshops on gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and human rights are adjusted according to the needs of the organization
  • parent and caregiver support group for parents with transgender, two spirit and gender diverse children, youth and adults (hosted in partnership with CHEO)
  • TRANSCEND Drop-in arts-based trans youth group for trans, gender diverse and non-binary youth ages 11-17
  • Rainbow Families Art & Play social group for LGBTTQ+ families with young children and families with young gender diverse children 
Fees: Drop-in groups are free * Counselling fees are sliding-scale based on income * Workshops, training, and public education free for non-profit and NGOs in Ottawa and fee based for business and for-profit groups
Application: Call, visit the website or send an e-mail
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Ottawa (City of)

This information was last completely updated on: 9-4-2025


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