Mental health and addictions in Ottawa, Ontario
CFS Ottawa - Caring Dads
Offered by Counselling and Family Service Ottawa
In short
Caring Dads is a program designed to improve the safety and well-being of children by working with fathers who have a history of abusing or neglecting their children; or exposing them to abuse of their mothers.
- Who it is for
- Men; Men, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 310 Olmstead St, Vanier, ON K1L 7K3
- How to reach
- Contact through Counselling and Family Service Ottawa: (613) 233-8478 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Caring Dads is a program designed to improve the safety and well-being of children by working with fathers who have a history of abusing or neglecting their children; or exposing them to abuse of their mothers. The program sets out to address the impact of abuse and family violence on their childrens lives and enhance the mens capability to interact in a caring and respectful manner with their children and childrens mothers.
Through 14 group sessions fathers will:
- Develop skills to cope in healthy ways with frustrating situations
- Understand how different fathering strategies and choices affect children
- Increase their awareness of controlling, abusive, and neglectful attitudes and behaviours
- Be provided with strategies to strengthen the father-child relationship
For more information about Caring Dads here in Ottawa or to register, contact Jeff Bondy:
- by phone: 613-233-8478 (ext 229)
- by email: jbondy@newdirectionsottawa.ca
Who can use it?
Fathers who have a history of abusing or neglecting their children.
How do I get in touch?
Call (613) 233-8478, or use the website.
Listed in Ottawa, Ontario.
310 Olmstead St, Vanier, ON K1L 7K3
310 Olmstead St, Vanier, ON K1L 7K3Ottawa, Ontario
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