The Art Studio is a unique service for artists who live with mental health challenges. The studio offers a warm and welcoming, creative space where artists can pursue their art and are supported to express their creativity. The Art Studio is open using virtual/remote ways of connecting.  Please check here often to see the schedule […]

Do you have a child, teen or young adult who is gender diverse, transgender or non-binary? Are you interested in meeting with other parents & caregivers? When: The third Tuesday of every month Where: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue For more information contact the Around the Rainbow Trainer and Public Education worker at 613-725-3601 […]

For LGBTTQ+ families and their young children and families with young gender creative children. Join us in art & play activities while connecting with other families. When:  The first Saturday of every month (excluding long weekends), 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Where:  Andrew Fleck Childcare Services, 2330 Don Reid Drive #101 For more information contact […]

For gender diverse, transgender and non-binary youth. Make friends, get support, do projects or just have fun! In the group you can hang out, talk, eat snacks, play games, make buttons, make art, share information and sometimes we head over to a nearby park. The monthly activities and topics are planned by the group. Guest […]

Family Services Ottawa’s Music on a Mission is going virtual! Demonstrate your support for building a stronger Ottawa during these challenging times. We invite you to join us virtually to support accessible counselling services, and educational and supportive programs for children, adults, and families in all their forms. This year’s Music Trivia Fundraiser and Concert, […]

Do you have a child, teen or young adult who is gender diverse, transgender or non-binary? Are you interested in meeting with other parents & caregivers? When: The third Tuesday of every month Where: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue For more information contact the Around the Rainbow Trainer and Public Education worker at 613-725-3601 […]

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 Susan Duke at Family Services Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing all […]

The Regional Planning Table on Trans, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Non-Binary and Gender Diver Health has issued a Call for Proposals. The RPT is a regional table that is working to ensure that Trans, Two Spirit, Intersex, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse people have access to client-centred, culturally appropriate, gender affirming and timely mental health care, physical health care, […]

November 12th, 2020, 12:30 – 2:30 Special Topics via group teleconference or video conference.We will be using Zoom. “Ideas – On and About Art “This is a type of discussion gathering that will open with a Topic introduced by the coordinator on an art related question. This will then lead into a peer led interaction. […]

For parents of children 6-16 yrs Family Services Ottawa presents another series of parenting workshops for clients of the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa.  This 9-week course explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting children who are between the ages of 6 and 16 years old.  The workshops are highly interactive and the participants will […]