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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0660 | Last Full Update: 25 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Parkdale Ave and Scott St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking * pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Services for women who are experiencing or have experienced various forms of abuse Support Groups: group meets on a weekly basis for 12 sessions * sessions are offered in fall and spring * provides information and education around abuse, safety planning, sharing resources and support Individual Counselling: offered to provide women a safe space in which to share their experiences and to develop an individualized plan to assist in dealing with legal, police and other systems, to review ongoing safety planning needs, and to assist in creating a healing plan and to develop strategies in moving forward Transitional Support Program: practical supports assistance such as safety planning, referral to shelters, lawyers and other support services * assistance with housing applications and accessing eligibility for financial assistance * court support * accompaniment to legal, medical and other appointments Programs for Child Witnesses Woman Abuse The Children’s Group is offered to children aged 6-12 who have been exposed to their mothers’ abuse * individual counselling is provided to children attending groups as needed * offered once a week for ten to twelve weeks in the evenings and generally consist of six to eight children per group The Mothers’ Group runs at the same time as the Children’s Group and is offered to mothers whose children are in the children’s program * individual counselling and mother/child counselling is provided to mothers attending groups as needed |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Women 18 years and older and children survivors or witnesses of abuse against the human person, past or present. |
| Application | Referrals accepted from family doctors, lawyers, police officers, or other community supports * self-referral welcome * to access services, call the Intake Worker |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - available on request |
| Fees | None ; Assistance with child care and transportation may be available to those who qualify. |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Children of Abused Women/Men ; Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counselling ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Abused Women ; Women's Support Groups ~ Family Violence Issues |
| Waiting List | Yes |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-725-3601 ext.117 |
| TTY Phone | 613-725-6175 |
| Fax | 613-725-5651 |
| intake@familyservicesottawa.org | |
| Website | www.familyservicesottawa.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Laurie Rektor, Program Director; Phone: 613-725-3601 ext 118 |
| Primary Executive | Deirdre Speers, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1914 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107376147 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, Council on Accreditation |