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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 9am-5pm * evening groups
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Executives:
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Elyse Schipper - Executive Director
613-725-3601 ext 115 * eschipper@familyservicesottawa.org
Wendy O’Connell-Smith - Community Programs Manager
613-725-3601 ext 108 * wsmith@familyservicesottawa.org
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Drop-in groups are free * Counselling fees are sliding-scale based on income * Workshops, training, and public education free for non-profit and NGOs in Ottawa and fee based for business and for-profit groups
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Application:
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Call, visit the website or send an e-mail
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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