Family Service Ontario Strategic Priorities 2022
Family Service Ontario believes Ontarians are stronger together because meaningful relationships and strong support systems contribute to overall well-being and functioning.
We also believe that as an association, we are stronger together and therefore we are committed to working collaboratively with our members, our partner provincial associations, and government to ensure that all Ontarians have equal access to service that meets their diverse needs, across the lifespan.
Strengthen member capacity
Family Service Ontario will build capacity across the network through the development of tools, resources, educational, and networking opportunities to support high quality and sustainable services to individuals, couples, and families.
Collaborate for system optimization
Family Service Ontario will build strong relationship across the membership and with other key stakeholders, including other associations and government, to enhance the service system for all Ontarians.
Advocate for comprehensive services
Family Service Ontario will foster relationships with government to ensure they are informed of the challenges and needs of individuals, couples, families, and communities.
FSO represents 42 not for profit member organizations across Ontario
On average, 35% of our services are supported by social enterprise dollars and charitable donations.
58% of clients are low income and do not have the means to pay for therapy not covered by government funding
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News + Careers
FSO Response to 2024 Budget
Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
More to Loneliness than Being Alone
We are social beings, so it is not surprising that relationships support our health and well-being. However, this fact is often overlooked in our treatment of health, including mental health, which treats individuals and their illnesses.
When a family service agency is lost
The doors closed at Catholic Family Services of Hamilton on April 30th, after 74 years of service. This is the third family service agency in Ontario to close since the onset of the pandemic, with the others being in Thunder Bay and Northumberland. In each case, the ministry-funded programs live on through other service providers in the community. But family service agencies are more than a collection of their programs. Family service agencies play a critical role in the system of care.
Response to Ontario Today, “Having a hard time accessing mental health help?” October 20th episode.
For over 50 years family service agencies have been the primary source for low to moderate mental health services across Ontario. With walk-in clinics and minimal wait times for service, family service agencies are one the frontlines for mental health services.