Counselling and Family Service Ottawa
Site: Ottawa
Service: Family Violence / Sexual Abuse Support Services - Children Victims / Witnesses of Women Abuse
Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Français
Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0658 | Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Catholic Family Service of Ottawa ; CFS ; CFS Ottawa ; Children Victims / Witnesses of Women Abuse ; CV19 ; OCR |
| Former Name | Catholic Family Service Ottawa (2018) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Montreal Rd and McArthur Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking on the street * some spots in parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (13 Apr 2020): In-person support to children will continue only for those who are testifying in trials if the trials are not postponed. All other in-person services to children and parents are suspended and will be provided via phone. Programs, support groups and educational information for children who have witnessed violence towards their mothers * individual counselling for children and youth who have witnessed partner abuse * support group offered for mothers of the children in the groups * childcare services may be provided * relationship workshops |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Summer Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * groups in the evening, after school |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 5 year(s) - 16 year(s) Children and youth 5-16 years * children and youth who have witnessed and are victims of violence towards their mother * mothers who are victims of abuse |
| Application | Call to apply * Individual services provided immediately, and when a sufficient number of participants in an age category, a group is established |
| Languages | French - only program ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) ; Interpretive Services - Sign language and cultural interpretation services are available upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Francophone Community ~ Abused Women ; Child Guidance ~ Francophone Community ~ Children of Abused Women/Men ; Relationship Workshops |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-233-8478 |
| TTY Phone | 613-233-1866 |
| Fax | 613-233-9881 |
| info@cfsottawa.ca | |
| Website | www.cfsottawa.ca |
| Primary Contact | Marie-Renée Bernagène, Counsellor |
| Primary Executive | Franca DiDiomete, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1940 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118841105 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |