It has been quite an adjustment settling back into life in Ottawa after having been at the top of Kili just two weeks ago. I have spent time reflecting on my trip and thinking about risk.  This is a picture taken by Nelly soon after we climbed around “the kissing wall”.  You can see the […]

This support group is for women who have or are experiencing controlling, violent and/or other abusive behaviour by their partner, boyfirend or husband.  This group will give women and opportunity to learn from one another in a safe, supportive environment.  The group offers a place for women to break isolation, to help develop support networks, […]

Are you a recipient of the Ontario Disablity Support Program (ODSP) who will soon be turning 65?  The Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch is leading a community partnership initiative to offer information sessions designed to help navigate the complex tansition from ODSP to OAP.  For more information about these informations sessions please see the […]

We invite you to come and hear more about Mark Patton’s trip to Mount Kilimanjaro on Thursday Oct. 18th 4:30 – 6:30 at 312 Parkdale Ave. in Ottawa. Mark will be sharing photos and videos at 5 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, please call (613) 725-3601. Donations are welcome.

The MOMS group is a 10 week group program for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety. This group is designed for women who are noting the signs and symptoms of distress that go beyond the short-term “baby blues” that many women experience after birth. Common symptoms of this level of distress may include: […]

Did you know you can designate your gift to Family Services Ottawa? Place a “Check mark” in the box beside “I want to designate my gift to another registered Canadian Charity,  provide the name Family Services Ottawa, and the BN/REGISTRATION # is: 107376147RR0001. If you are making a workplace donation, please consider choosing Family Services […]

Ottawa high school students are working hard to end violence in dating relationships.  On October 31, 2012 students from across Ottawa will come together to learn about dating violence and woman abuse. The students are leaders in their school community and they participate in In Love and In Danger (ILID) because they want to make a difference.  […]