Family Services Ottawa - Family Services Ottawa - Around the Rainbow

Program:

Family Services Ottawa - Around the Rainbow

Organization:

Family Services Ottawa

Phone Numbers:

613-725-3601 ext 105

TTY:

613-725-6175

Fax:

613-725-5651

Email:

fsfo@familyservicesottawa.org

Website:

familyservicesottawa.org/services/around-the-rainbow/

Address:

312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4X5

Intersection:

Parkdale Ave and Scott St

Accessibility:

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

Public 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 / Target Population:

No restrictions

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)