Are you worried about how parent conflict is affecting your children? Would you like to minimize your children’s exposure to conflict? Are you looking for concrete ways to deal with high-stress situations between you and your co-parent? In this six-week course you’ll: Learn the skills needed to improve communication. Learn methods to manage upset emotions. […]

Are you looking for ways to build a strong relationship with your child? Are you looking for concrete and practical ways to build your child’s self-esteem? Do you wonder how to set reasonable behaviour limits for your child?  Under the expert direction of Tim Paquette at Family Services Ottawa, this eight-week course offers an informative […]

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

Artistic Resilience : Christine Ross (1939-2015) An Art exhibit hosted by Christine Ross’s daughter,  Siobhan Arnott,  and Family Services Ottawa (FSO),  in support of individual and family mental wellness.  Artistic Resilience displays the artworks of the late Christine Ross, who was a prolific artist despite a lifetime spent battling schizophrenia and manic depression.  The exhibit […]

Our office hours during the holiday season are as follows: Wednesday December 24th: 8:30 am – noon Thursday December December 25th: Closed Friday December 26th: Closed Monday December 29th: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday December 30th:  8:30 am – 8:30 pm (The Walk-in Counselling Clinic is open at noon last client seen at 6pm) […]

Please note that our office will be closed for staff training today, Thursday, October 9th from 8:30  am and will reopen at 4:30pm, however the EAP Office will remain open.  For EAP services, please call the direct line at 613-725-5676. If you require information about the Walk-in Counselling Clinic, please visit www.walkincounselling.com. If you are […]

What is “typical” teen behaviour? How can I keep the lines of communication open with my teen? How can I set reasonable behaviour limits for my teen? 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 facing […]

…the link between physical activity and mental health   Practical tips to manage your mood with physical acitivity Share information & resources and identify solutions Learn how to make realistic health goals and action plans When:  December 3rd, 2013, 2pm to 4pm Where:  Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, 221 Nelson Street For more information or […]

Something pretty exciting is launching in Ontario this month: the Housing Opens Doors Campaign! Can you imagine the positive change that affordable housing can make in people’s lives?  Good housing leads to good health, stable housing leads to success in school and jobs. Safe and secure housing leads to a higher quality of life at all ages.  […]

What is “typical” behaviour for children in this age group? How can I help my child build self-esteem? How can I set reasonable behaviour limits for my child? Under the expert direction of Joanne Boyd at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and […]