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Address:
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312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4X5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Parkdale Ave and Scott St
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Hours:
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Mon, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue-Thu 8:30am-8pm
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Executives:
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Rebecca Fromowitz - Associate Executive Director
613-725-3601 ext 237
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Service Description:
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Counselling services for women (cis and trans) who are experiencing or have experienced intimate partner violence
Individual Counselling: In-person or virtual appointments offering trauma-informed counselling * Safety planning * Assistance and ongoing support in creating an individualized plan to deal with family law, police reports, and other systems * Information and referrals
Support Groups: Offered in-person 2-3 times a year; groups meet weekly for 8-10 sessions * Information and mutual support around abuse * Safety planning; Sharing resources
Transitional Support Program: Practical assistance with things like Housing applications, Safety planning, Referral to shelters, lawyers and other support services; Assistance with housing applications and applying for financial assistance; Court support; Accompaniment to legal, medical and other appointments
Programs for Child Witnesses violence
Individual counselling for children is offered in-person * Counselling is trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate
Consent of all parents/caregivers with decision-making authority required for children to participate with group or individual counseling
Mother’s Groups: Offered 2-3 times a year * groups meet weekly for 6 weeks * Workshops are single sessions for a duration of 2 hours
Information and mutual support around navigating post separation abuse, co-parenting issues and communication, supporting children through change and transitions
Children’s Groups: “Together We Thrive”, a group for children who have witnessed abuse or lived through family conflict * focuses on emotion regulation skills, healthy relationships, communication skills, coping strategies and building confidence and resilience * Groups offered 2-3 times a year and meet weekly for 6 sessions, usually in the evenings
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Fees:
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Assistance with child care and transportation may be available to those who qualify
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Application:
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Self-referral welcome * call the number above to speak to an Intake Worker * Referrals also accepted from family doctors, lawyers, police officers, or other community supports
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 18 years and older who are survivors of abuse; and children 6-17 who have witnessed abuse or experienced family conflict
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Languages:
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English * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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available on request
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