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Ottawa Victim Services Support for individuals who have been victimized as a result of crime or tragic circumstances.

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🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️On National Coming Out Day, OVS recognizes and celebrate the identities, courage, authenticity, and diversity of...
10/11/2026

🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️On National Coming Out Day, OVS recognizes and celebrate the identities, courage, authenticity, and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

Coming out can be an amazing experience, but it can also involve vulnerability and concerns about acceptance or safety. Everyone deserves the freedom to express their identity on their own terms, in their own time, however they choose, and without fear of discrimination, prejudice, violence, or rejection.

At OVS, we stand alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and recognize the importance of providing inclusive, affirming, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to individuals who have experienced violence, discrimination, prejudice, or victimization.

We also acknowledge that coming out is a personal choice and not an obligation. Whether someone is openly celebrating their identity, exploring who they are, or choosing not to disclose their identity, everyone deserves dignity, respect, kindness and safety. Happy National Coming Out Day!!

🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️À l’occasion de la Journée nationale du coming out, SVO reconnaît et célèbre les identités, le courage, l’authenticité et la diversité des personnes et des communautés 2SLGBTQIA+.

Faire son coming out peut être une expérience extraordinaire, mais cela peut aussi être source de vulnérabilité et susciter des inquiétudes quant à l’acceptation ou à la sécurité. Chacun mérite la liberté d’exprimer son identité selon ses propres conditions, à son rythme, comme il l’entend, et sans craindre la discrimination, les préjugés, la violence ou le rejet.

Chez SVO, nous nous tenons aux côtés des communautés 2SLGBTQIA+ et reconnaissons l’importance d’offrir un soutien inclusif, valorisant, bienveillant et tenant compte des traumatismes subis aux personnes qui ont été victimes de violence, de discrimination, de préjugés ou de victimisation.

💙Mental health is the main part of our overall well-being, and everyone deserves access to compassionate, inclusive, eff...
10/10/2026

💙Mental health is the main part of our overall well-being, and everyone deserves access to compassionate, inclusive, efficient, and accessible mental health support.

For individuals who have experienced crime, violence, abuse, or trauma, the impacts on mental health can be significant and long-term. At OVS, we recognize the importance of providing safe, trauma-informed, inclusive, and survivor-centered spaces where individuals can seek support.

As part of our commitment to making mental health services more accessible, OVS offers weekly walk-in counselling in partnership with the Walk-In Counselling Clinic and Counselling Connect.

💚When: Every Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM (last walk-in at 5:00 PM)
💚Where: Somerset West Community Health Centre, 55 Eccles Street, Ottawa
💚Format: In-person or virtual appointments
💚Counsellor: Kody Moore, OVS Registered Social Worker

Our counselling services focus on supporting individuals impacted by gender-based violence, crime, trauma, and abuse, providing a compassionate space to discuss concerns and look into pathways towards recovery. OVS is here for you!

La santé mentale est un élément essentiel de notre bien-être général, et chacun mérite d’avoir accès à un soutien en santé mentale empreint de compassion, inclusif, efficace et accessible.

💙Pour les personnes qui ont été victimes d’actes criminels, de violence, d’abus ou de traumatismes, les répercussions sur la santé mentale peuvent être importantes et durables. Chez SVO, nous reconnaissons l’importance d’offrir des espaces sécuritaires, adaptés aux traumatismes, inclusifs et centrés sur les survivants, où chacun peut trouver du soutien.

Dans le cadre de notre engagement à rendre les services de santé mentale plus accessibles, SVO offre des services de consultation hebdomadaires sans rendez-vous, en partenariat avec la Clinique de consultation sans rendez-vous et Counselling Connect.

October is Islamic History Month, and as part of the Ottawa Stops Hate Together campaign, the City of Ottawa has added n...
10/09/2026

October is Islamic History Month, and as part of the Ottawa Stops Hate Together campaign, the City of Ottawa has added new Islamic History Month tours to its upcoming events schedule!

These tours offer an opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen our understanding of Islamic history and culture while promoting inclusion, respect, and a stronger sense of belonging in our community.

At OVS, we recognize the importance of initiatives that challenge hate and help build safer and more inclusive communities for everyone.

Learn more and register here: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/creating-equal-inclusive-and-diverse-city/ottawa-stops-hate-together/events

Space may be limited, so be sure to register early!

Octobre est le Mois de l’histoire islamique, et dans le cadre de la campagne « Ottawa Stops Hate Together », la Ville d’Ottawa a ajouté de nouvelles visites guidées consacrées au Mois de l’histoire islamique à son calendrier d’événements à venir!

Ces visites sont l’occasion d’apprendre, de créer des liens et d’approfondir notre compréhension de l’histoire et de la culture islamiques, tout en favorisant l’inclusion, le respect et un sentiment d’appartenance plus fort au sein de notre communauté.

Chez SVO, nous reconnaissons l’importance des initiatives qui luttent contre la haine et contribuent à bâtir des communautés plus sécuritaires et plus inclusives pour tous.

Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire, cliquez ici : https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/creating-equal-inclusive-and-diverse-city/ottawa-stops-hate-together/events

Les places pouvant être limitées, assurez-vous de vous inscrire tôt!

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💙Registrations open! Join OVS for an information session to learn how you can make a difference in our Ottawa community....
10/09/2026

💙Registrations open! Join OVS for an information session to learn how you can make a difference in our Ottawa community.

Our crisis-trained volunteers respond 24/7 to support survivors of crime and tragic circumstances, providing compassionate and practical assistance during times of crisis. This session is a great opportunity to hear more about the role, learn more about the crisis training provided, learn more about what OVS is all about, and to ask any questions you may have about volunteering with OVS.

The information session will be provided in English.

Registration link for Tuesday, October 20th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bPmcVgwKSg6CTjxnM6PlMw

Registration link for Tuesday, November 3rd: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OzFha8G7Qe65M7yXdY2EzA

We look forward to seeing you there!

💙Les inscriptions sont ouvertes! Joignez-vous à SVO pour une séance d’information afin de découvrir comment vous pouvez faire une différence au sein de notre communauté d’Ottawa.

Nos bénévoles, formés à la gestion des situations de crise, interviennent 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, pour soutenir les victimes d’actes criminels et de situations tragiques, en leur offrant une aide bienveillante et concrète en période de crise. Cette séance est une excellente occasion d’en savoir plus sur le rôle à jouer, de découvrir la formation en gestion de crise offerte, de mieux comprendre la mission d’SVO et de poser toutes vos questions sur le bénévolat au sein de l’organisme.

La séance d’information se déroulera en anglais.

The OVS Board and team held our Annual General Meeting this evening, reflecting back on the successes of 2025-26.  Thank...
10/08/2026

The OVS Board and team held our Annual General Meeting this evening, reflecting back on the successes of 2025-26. Thank you to our amazing volunteers and staff who contribute daily to the mission. Welcome to our new Board members Reza, Grace and Anik and many thanks to Heather Lachine for six years of service. Also, many thanks to our community partners from PINS, United Way EO and the City of Ottawa who joined us this evening. Merci à notre équipe, nos bénévoles et partenaires communautaires pour leur contributions et soutien. 🩷🙏🏻💯👏🏻

💚REMINDER! Join us for OVS’ Annual General Meeting today at 6:00 p.m. at the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Ce...
10/07/2026

💚REMINDER! Join us for OVS’ Annual General Meeting today at 6:00 p.m. at the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre.

We look forward to coming together to discuss the meaningful 2025–2026 year for OVS, a year that has brought such significant growth and progress for OVS. Come meet our staff, volunteers, Board, and community partners!

We look forward to seeing you!

💚RAPPEL ! Rejoignez-nous aujourd’hui à 18 h pour l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’SVO au Centre de ressources communautaires Nepean Rideau Osgoode.

Nous avons hâte de nous retrouver pour discuter de cette année 2025-2026 riche en événements pour l’SVO, une année qui a été marquée par une croissance et des progrès considérables pour notre organisation. Venez rencontrer notre équipe, nos bénévoles, notre conseil d’administration et nos partenaires communautaires !

Nous avons hâte de vous voir !

The OVS team is thrilled to be learning from the amazing Dr. An Verelst, who manages psychosocial response to collective...
10/06/2026

The OVS team is thrilled to be learning from the amazing Dr. An Verelst, who manages psychosocial response to collective incidents for the Public health team of the Belgium government, about supporting victims of mass violence and psychological first aid interventions. Merci beaucoup Dr. Verelst ! 🙏🏻💯📚✏️

Another group of OVS volunteer crisis responders was trained this weekend by Aceil! We are excited to have you all on th...
10/05/2026

Another group of OVS volunteer crisis responders was trained this weekend by Aceil! We are excited to have you all on the team. Merci Aceil, d’avoir formé notre nouvelle équipe de bénévoles ce week-end ! 👏🏻🙏🏻💯🩷

Today, OVS recognizes the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People ...
10/04/2026

Today, OVS recognizes the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People where we amplify the ongoing and disproportionate violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people, and of the need to listen to survivors, families and communities while continuing to advocate for safety and justice.

OVS remains committed to providing compassionate and trauma-informed support to people impacted by violence. Our services are available to help Indigenous survivors and families navigate difficult circumstances, access resources, and receive culturally humble support without judgment.

We also encourage our community to continue learning about MMIWG2S, to recognize the impacts of gender-based and colonial violence, recognize and label this as a genocide of Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirit people, and to promote Indigenous voices and community-led initiatives.

Aujourd’hui, OVS célèbre la Journée nationale d’action pour les femmes, les filles et les personnes deux-esprits autochtones disparues et assassinées. À cette occasion, nous mettons en lumière la violence persistante et disproportionnée subie par les femmes, les filles et les personnes deux-esprits autochtones, ainsi que la nécessité d’écouter les survivantes, les familles et les communautés tout en continuant à militer pour la sécurité et la justice.

Today, on the International Day of Non-Violence, OVS recognizes the importance of creating safer communities and support...
10/02/2026

Today, on the International Day of Non-Violence, OVS recognizes the importance of creating safer communities and supporting people affected by violence in all its forms. OVS stands against all forms of violence.

Gender-based violence remains a priority within our Walk-In Counselling services where survivors can access confidential and trauma-informed support to talk through what they are experiencing, explore options, receive referrals, and connect with additional resources.

Recognizing the warning signs of violence can also be an important step toward safety. Red flags may include controlling behaviour, isolation from friends or family, excessive jealousy, monitoring of phones or whereabouts, threats, intimidation, financial control, sexual coercion, or behaviour that causes someone to feel afraid of their partner.

If you are concerned about violence in your own relationship or someone else’s, resources and information are available at www.stopviolence.ca.

Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la non-violence, l’SVO souligne l’importance de créer des communautés plus sûres et de soutenir les personnes touchées par la violence sous toutes ses formes. L’SVO s’oppose à toutes les formes de violence.

La violence liée au genre reste une priorité au sein de nos services de consultation sans rendez-vous, où les victimes peuvent bénéficier d’un accompagnement confidentiel et adapté aux traumatismes pour parler de ce qu’elles vivent, explorer les options qui s’offrent à elles, être orientées vers des services spécialisés et accéder à des ressources supplémentaires.

Reconnaître les signes avant-coureurs de la violence peut également constituer une étape importante vers la sécurité. Parmi ces signaux d’alerte, on peut citer un comportement contrôlant, l’isolement vis-à-vis des amis ou de la famille, une jalousie excessive, la surveillance du téléphone ou des déplacements, les menaces, l’intimidation, le contrôle financier, la contrainte se****le ou tout comportement amenant une personne à avoir peur de son partenaire.

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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