Do you use the bus? OC Transpo is making changes this summer that will likely affect you.  In July, they are introducing the new Presto Card for transit users.  This re-loadable plastic card will replace monthly bus passes.  At Family Services Ottawa, we are concerned that the change may have a significant impact on low [ read more... ]

Ottawa high school students are working hard to end violence in dating relationships.  On May 17, 2012 students from across Ottawa will come together to showcase the projects that they have undertaken in their school this year. The students are leaders in their school community and they participate in In Love and In Danger (ILID) [ read more... ]

A group of Westboro Moms wanted to make a difference, to help families right here, in Ottawa, in their community. They realized that local non-profit organizations had limited resources and faced funding challenges. They knew that together, they could reach out to friends, old and new to do something special. With this desire to give [ read more... ]

 Why do my children misbehave anyway? Is it me?  What’s the difference between discipline and punishment?  How can I make discipline work for my children and for me? Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities [ read more... ]

May 10th, 2012 is going to be a day of action. Family Services Ottawa and its partners will be hosting a free one-day conference highlighting the impact of movement on mental health. Intuitively everyone probably knows that being active and flexible must have positive effects on every aspect of our lives. Here is an opportunity [ read more... ]

 How can I help my child manage their anxiety?  Is this normal behaviour?  What can I do to reduce the factors that add to my child’s anxiety? Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this three-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing [ read more... ]

For people who have experienced mental health challenges and do not want to be defined by them. Covering the following topics: Re-thinking self-esteem Building connection to self Changing self-esteem Where:  Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa When:  Tuesday May 8th, 2012 1:30pm – 3:30pm Participation is free.  Please register by calling 613-725-3601 ext. 0

FRIENDS for Life is an evidence-based prevention program proven to be effective in building emotional resilience and teaching strategies that are practical and useful for coping with times of worry and change. These are important skills that can help children cope with stress which they can use throughout their life. The FRIENDS program was developed [ read more... ]

Gathering Strength is a group for Women 55+ who have experience controlling and/or other abusive behaviour by their partner and/or children. The group gives women an opportunity to learn from one another in a safe, supportive environment about: possible effects of these experiences on mind, body and spirit how our responses to this mistreatment can [ read more... ]

Family Services à la famille Ottawa presents another series of parenting workshops for clients of the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa. This 10-week course explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting children who are between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The workshops are highly interactive and the participants will have an opportunity [ read more... ]