Provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized as a result of crime or tragic circumstance.
Ottawa, ON
Joined January 2014
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East region VS pilot for Kudo/Milli to keep survivors of intimate partner violence safe launched today! 👏🏻 globalnews.ca/news/10466103/…
Registration link for Tuesday, October 20th: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Registration link for Tuesday, November 3rd: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our Spring 2026 Newsletter is here!
Read the full Spring 2026 Newsletter here: ovs-svo.com/wp-content/uploa…
💙It’s almost time for our annual general meeting! We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Ottawa Victim Services AGM.
To RSVP, email Heidi Illingworth at [email protected] by Monday, September 28th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
We are so proud to announce that with funding from Public Safety Canada, we have expanded the See It, Name It, Change It campaign to include education and resources about Canada’s Red Flag Laws in relation to intimate partner violence.
Visit stopviolence.ca to learn more
#IKYMI
📣💙Special Announcement and New Date!! OVS is joining forces with the Walk-In Counselling Clinic and Counselling Connect (walkincounselling.com/) Starting July 7th.
#OttawaVictimServices #SupportSurvivors #SoutenirLesSurvivants #Donate #Volunteer
💚 Registrations open! Join OVS for an information session in English to learn how you can make a difference in our Ottawa community.
Registration link for Wednesday, March 25th: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Registration link for Tuesday, April 7th: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
🍂Reflecting Back on Fall 2025!🍂
As we move into a new year, we invite you to take a look back on Fall 2025 and the meaningful work made possible at OVS!
Read the newsletter here: ovs-svo.com/wp-content/uploa…
#OttawaVictimServices #SupportSurvivors
🎄Only 2 days left to make your year-end gift and receive a 2025 tax receipt!🎄
Make a donation by December 31st at: ovs-svo.com/give-today/
Meet Catherine, our French Language Services Worker at OVS!
Your holiday donation helps make us continue our French Language Services at OVS. Every dollar counts.
We are here for you, this season, and all throughout the year!
To make a donation, visit ovs-svo.com/give-today/
💚This Giving Tuesday falls during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
.
This Giving Tuesday, support survivors when it matters most. Help us reach our $1000 goal today!
Donate here/Faites un don ici: zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-for…
The Victimology Research Centre at Algonquin College (VRC) has launched a 10-minute national survey to better understand community perspectives.
You can take the survey here: surveymonkey.ca/r/XRNFMW3
Here is a recap of the second part of our 3-part series on Sibling Sexual Behaviour & Abuse (SSB/A) where we engaged professionals working with adults impacted by SSB/A. This event was held by OVS, CFS Ottawa, and #SiblingsToo.
Register for part 3 here: eventbrite.ca/e/194807831768…
SAVE THE DATE! Ottawa Victim Services (OVS), @cfsottawa, and #SiblingsToo would like to announce our THIRD and FINAL webinar as part of our 3-part bilingual international webinar series on understanding and responding to SSB/A
Link to register: eventbrite.ca/e/session-3-en…
Here is a recap of the 1st part of our 3-part series on Sibling Sexual Behaviour & Abuse where we engaged professionals working with children and families!
Register for part 2 (focusing on adults impacted) here: eventbrite.ca/e/176236904625…
💚Call for volunteers!💚
OVS is currently seeking volunteers to take shifts at the Overbrook Bingo Palace every Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 PM. As a charitable gaming partner, every single dollar earned through their charitable gaming program helps fund our volunteer program.
💚Interested in becoming a Volunteer Crisis Responder with OVS?
Join us for an information session to learn how you can make a difference in our Ottawa community.
October 21st from 5-6 pm: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
October 27th from 12-1 pm: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
🌼Looking back on Summer 2025!🌼
As we move into fall, we wanted to share about the amazing impact of this past summer.
Read our full Summer 2025 Newsletter here: ovs-svo.com/wp-content/uploa…
Lisez notre newsletter complète de l'été 2025 ici : ovs-svo.com/wp-content/uploa…
SAVE THE DATE! we would like to announce our SECOND webinar as part of our 3-part bilingual international webinar series on understanding and responding to sibling sexual abuse.
Link to register: eventbrite.ca/e/session-2-en…
