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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0866 | Last Full Update: 09 Dec 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 |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community-based program, which provides a full range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTTQ+) education, programs, support services and counselling regarding gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation * supports the inclusion of equity and diversity in childcare, preschools, schools, recreational facilities, community health and resource centres * workshops on gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and human rights are adjusted according to the needs of the organization * parent and caregiver support group for parents with transgender, two spirit and gender diverse children, youth and adults (hosted in partnership with CHEO) * TRANSCEND Drop-in arts-based trans youth group for trans, gender diverse and non-binary youth ages 11-17 * Rainbow Families Art & Play social group for LGBTTQ+ families with young children and families with young gender diverse children (hosted with Andrew Fleck Childcare Services) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, occasional weekend programs * training can be done outside the office hours Parent & Caregiver Support Group: Third Tue of the month, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at 312 Parkdale Ave TRANSCEND Drop-in: Last Monday of the month, 6 pm-8 pm at 312 Parkdale Ave Rainbow Families Art & Play Group: First Sat of the month, 1 pm-4 pm at Andrew Fleck Childcare Services, Don Reid location. |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, visit the website or send an e-mail |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - counselling fees are sliding-scale based on income ; None - referrals * information * resources * workshops, training, and public education free for non-profit and NGOs in Ottawa |
| Service Categories | LGBTQ Advocacy Groups ; LGBTQ Community Centres ; LGBTQ Support Groups ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ LGBTQ Issues ; School System Advocacy ~ LGBTQ Parents |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-725-3601 |
| TTY Phone | 613-725-6175 |
| Fax | 613-725-5651 |
| fsfo@familyservicesottawa.org | |
| Website | familyservicesottawa.org/children-youth-and-families/around-the-rainbow/ |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Montroy, Trainer and Public Education Worker; Phone: 613-725-3601 ext 105; Email: aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org |
| Alternate Contact | Laurie Rektor, Community Programs Manager; Phone: 613-725-3601 ext 118; Email: lrektor@familyservicesottawa.org |
| Primary Executive | Deirdre Speers, Executive Director; Phone: 613-725-3601 ext 115 |
| Alternate Executive | Laurie Rektor, Community Programs Manager |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1914 |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107376147 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Guides * toolkits * brochures * community-based resources |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Council on Accreditation |