Category Archives: Services and Programs

Let’s talk about you! Family Services Ottawa’s Walk-in Counselling Clinic

Family Services Ottawa’s Walk-in Counselling Clinic provides free, same-day, and on-demand in-person, telephone, and virtual sessions on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you prefer to attend in person, please reach out to them at 613-725-3601 ext 0 to schedule an appointment in advance.

The walk-in clinic is located at Family Services Ottawa, open on Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Check out their website https://familyservicesottawa.org/services-and-programs/quick-access-single-session/ for more information

2025 Ontario Election Candidates Debate on Disability Issues

On February 19, 2025, a consortium of 11 major disability organizations including the AODA Alliance held an All Candidates Debate on disability issues in the 2025 Ontario election, moderated by Global News reporter Isaac Callan, held at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre. This is the video from that event. All four major Ontario parties were invited to sent a representative. The Ontario Green Party, Liberal Party and New Democratic Party each sent a representative to speak for their party. The Ontario Conservative Party did not send a representative.