Jewish Family Services of Ottawa

08/20/2026

Don't miss your chance to attend this years' Pride Breakfast! It is going to be fun.

Still haven't gotten your tickets for the Pride Breakfast and Carnival yet? Time is running out to secure your spot for this very special event! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us on Sunday, August 30 for music, circus performances, yoga and spin classes, drag performance from Ottawa's own Adrianna Exposée, and so much more!

Click here to register today: https://jewishottawa.redpodium.com/pride-community-breakfast-and-carnival-2026

Questions? Reach out to Jodi Green at [email protected] for more info!

08/20/2026

Caring for someone you love can be one of the most meaningful roles you'll ever have - but it can also be one of the most demanding.

Whether you're supporting an aging parent, helping a spouse through illness or navigating changing family responsibilities, it's easy to put your own needs aside.

The reality is that caregivers need support too.

From counselling and senior services to care planning and community resources, JFS helps caregivers access the guidance and support they need to continue caring for others while caring for themselves.

Because looking after yourself isn't taking away from the care you give, it's part of it. Explore caregiver resources and supports: https://heyor.ca/psbaYr

08/18/2026

Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy! 🧠✨

Join us for a free interactive workshop and learn how to support lifelong brain health.

📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 2255 Carling Avenue, 3rd Floor

Topics include: ✅ Brain facts and fun brain math
✅ How the brain changes with age
✅ What is dementia?
✅ Risk factors for cognitive decline
✅ Healthy habits for a healthy brain

This workshop is open to Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees.

📞 Lamia Al-Ansari: 613-301-4837
📧 [email protected]

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/JFSsharpbrain

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08/16/2026

Your donation can make the difference between struggling alone and getting help in time.

Donate today and help someone access the support they need before a crisis begins. Together, we can ensure that affordable counselling is there when it’s needed most.

💙 Donate through the link in our bio.

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08/12/2026

The Well-Being Navigator can:

Help you find a family doctor.
Understand referrals to different services and supports.
Connect you with appropriate mental health supports.
Help you understand how healthcare and supports work in Ontario.

These things can feel overwhelming when you're settling into a new country.

The Well-Being Navigator program helps eligible newcomers access healthcare resources, understand available services and connect with the support they need to improve their overall wellbeing.

Learn more about the program: https://heyor.ca/YAzeRs

08/11/2026

Free Citizenship Test Preparation Workshops

Getting ready for your Canadian citizenship test? Join our free online workshops designed to help you prepare with confidence!

📅 Every Wednesday until December 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
💻 Virtual Sessions
🌐 Available in English and Arabic

These workshops provide helpful information, guidance, and support to prepare for the citizenship test.

✅ Registration is required

📞 Donia Jomaa: 613-769-3810
📧 [email protected]

Take the next step on your citizenship journey and register today!

08/09/2026

No one should have to choose between their mental health and what they can afford.

Your support helps remove financial barriers to counselling, ensuring that more people in our community can access the care they need when they need it most.

Donate today and help make affordable mental health support accessible to everyone.

💙 Give today through the link in our bio.

08/09/2026

No one should have to choose between their mental health and what they can afford.

Your support helps remove financial barriers to counselling, ensuring that more people in our community can access the care they need when they need it most.

Donate today and help make affordable mental health support accessible to everyone.

💙 Give today through the link in our bio.

08/07/2026

Sometimes the most important question is simply: "Where do I start?"

Navigating senior services, newcomer resources, community programs or mental health supports can feel overwhelming - especially when you're already carrying a lot.

Asking questions isn't a sign you don't know what to do, it's often the first step toward finding the support that's right for you.

Everyone's journey looks different, and there's no wrong place to begin.

Learn more about JFS programs and services: https://heyor.ca/aq0dBk