The Parent Support Group is for parents and caregivers who have a child, teen or young adult who is gender creative, gender independent, gender fluid, gender diverse, two spirit, trans or transgender. When: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON

A Program for Mothers and Children (ages 10 to 12) Children’s Group This Children’s Group is offered to children aged 10-12 who have been exposed to their mothers’ abuse. Individual counselling is provided to children attending groups as needed. These support groups are offered once a week for ten to twelve weeks in the evenings […]

   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 Betsy Mann at Family Services Ottawa, this one-night introductory workshop will provide you with an overview of anxiety in children. You’ll […]

How can I avoid “blowing my top” at my children? How can I channel my anger into effective discipline? Are there any “good” ways to express my anger? Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services Ottawa, this six-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities for parents when […]

FSO is currently accepting applications for the position of Counsellor the Quick Response Counselling Program (Maternity Leave). FSO will provide Quick Response Counselling (QRC), serving as the primary centre for individuals with mild to moderate mental health challenges who have accessed the Emergency Department (ED), and who have been identified by Familiar Faces (FF) as […]