Ottawa Victim Services

Provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized as a result of crime or tragic circumstance.

[Ottawa Victim Services @OVS_SVO]

East region VS pilot for Kudo/Milli to keep survivors of intimate partner violence safe launched today! 👏🏻 https://t.co/nD0ZEko8Mz

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💚 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: https://t.co/jc72C4m5MH

Registration link for Tuesday, April 7th: https://t.co/qbUsYj5TaJ

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🍂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: https://t.co/afQPcEouDY

#OttawaVictimServices #SupportSurvivors

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🎄Only 2 days left to make your year-end gift and receive a 2025 tax receipt!🎄

Make a donation by December 31st at: https://t.co/LoUQDTA690

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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 https://t.co/gN3HtScJmY

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💚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: https://t.co/iVowfs3w4H

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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: https://t.co/R7KU6rwcl4

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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: https://t.co/eaz6S0MBCs

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OVS volunteer applications are now open! Apply at https://t.co/VE0v9aPZUw

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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: https://t.co/WDul2EydKU

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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: https://t.co/RoZKW9m5pC

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💚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.

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💚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: https://t.co/3T1WpPInGb

October 27th from 12-1 pm: https://t.co/sAJ9qOX7Fd

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🌼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: https://t.co/ie4mJF2yoV

Lisez notre newsletter complète de l'été 2025 ici : https://t.co/81Ta92WoGH

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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: https://t.co/HcAXnisic5

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An important reminder that our new monthly walk-in counselling clinic is now up and running for anyone impacted by the aftermath of a crime. Please share amongst your networks or to anyone residing in Ottawa who requires support.

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RÉSERVEZ LA DATE !

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui: https://t.co/C6YqM1hmsU

Nous avons hâte de vous y retrouver!

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SAVE THE DATE! Ottawa Victim Services (OVS), Counselling Family Services Ottawa (CFSO), and #SiblingsToo, with funding from the Department of Justice Canada, would like to announce our 3-part bilingual international webinar series.

Link to register: https://t.co/inOEravyTh

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💙Interested in volunteering with OVS?

Volunteers are at the heart of OVS, who provide support to survivors 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you have been thinking about getting involved, join our upcoming info sessions!

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📣 Huge news from OVS!📣

Starting Wednesday, August 6th, OVS is launching a
brand-new Walk-In Counselling Program for survivors
residing in Ottawa at no cost, confidential, and open to
those affected by crime or traumatic events.

https://t.co/kF6wJ1foLR

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💙At OVS, we are so honoured to
shine a light on the amazing people behind our work.
Today’s staff spotlight is on Haley, one of our
dedicated Victim Support Workers.

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