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Program:
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Family Services Ottawa - Anti-Violence Program
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Phone Numbers:
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613-725-3601 ext 117
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Fax:
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613-725-5651
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Address:
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312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4X5
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Intersection:
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Parkdale Ave and Scott St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue-Thu 8:30am-8pm
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Executives:
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Rebecca Fromowitz - Associate Executive Director
613-725-3601 ext 237
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Public Contacts:
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Bonnie Stephanson - Clinical Manager
613-725-3601 ext 127 * bstephanson@familyservicesottawa.org
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Service Description:
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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 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 of Woman Abuse
Individual counselling for children is offered in-person * Counselling is trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate
Children’s Groups are offered to children aged 6-12 who have been exposed to their mother being abused. Groups are offered 2-3 times a year, and meet weekly for 8 to 10 sessions, usually in the evenings
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Fees:
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Assistance with child care and transportation may be available to those who qualify
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 18 years and older and children survivors or witnesses of abuse against the human person, past or present.
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Languages:
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English ; Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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available on request
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Area Served:
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Ottawa (City of)
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Last Updated:
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4/4/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212031
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