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
Connect with our 40 members across Ontario.
Who do we help?
News + Careers
Where’s the Mental-health Help for Regular People?
Affordable, community based mental-health care exists in Ontario for everyone. What keeps Ontarians from accessing these resources is lack of awareness of the vital services provided by 45 Family Service Ontario agencies.
Demonstation Project Report
Through the Demo Project (September 2018-March 2020), 28 participating agencies implemented standardized measurement of psychotherapy service outcomes, and created a unique dataset showing collective client outcomes.
Demonstation Project Overview
View project Overview Document
Decrease in Anxiety, Depression in Ontarians Receiving Psychotherapy from Family Service Ontario Agencies
In first-of-their kind results in the province, data from the Family Service Ontario Demonstration Project show that average client anxiety and depression decreased from moderate to mild severity after receiving short-term psychotherapy from Family Service Ontario agencies.