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At Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE), we give people the tools they need to solve their problems and make positive changes in their lives.

As a non-profit, charitable organization, we provide counselling and support for people to build resiliency and restore their ability to choose their own place in the world. We aim to help people feel valued and included, maintain mental wellness, and meet basic needs.

03/11/2026

Hats off to healthcare!
Some of our team look extra stylish in support of Hats On For Healthcare.
A small gesture to recognize the incredible healthcare workers who care for our community every day. 💙

03/08/2026

Today we acknowledge the contributions of women across every sector and profession.

The 2026 theme, “Give To Gain”, highlights how progress is built through intentional support, shared learning, and collaboration.

At Family Services Windsor-Essex, we are committed to creating opportunities and spaces where women can thrive and lead — because when we give support and opportunity to others, we all gain.

03/05/2026

Throughout March we acknowledge the vital role that people with developmental disabilities play in our communities, workplaces, and families.

Inclusive, accessible environments make every community stronger — and equity means creating spaces where every person can participate fully.

This month we reflect that upholding dignity grows belonging for all.

03/04/2026

This week we recognize the professionalism, resilience, and deep compassion of social workers throughout Ontario.

From advocacy and counselling to community coordination and systems-level work, social workers bring care and insight into action — together with the communities they serve.

Thank you to all social workers whose work makes a difference every day.

03/02/2026

Managing anxiety can feel exhausting — especially when it affects your sleep, focus, or daily life.

Family Services Windsor-Essex is offering a 6-session, professionally facilitated group: Learning How to Manage Anxiety.

This group is ideal for adults experiencing ongoing worry, physical tension, racing thoughts, or difficulty managing stress.

Participants will learn:

• Practical techniques to regulate the nervous system
• Tools to reframe anxious thinking
• Skills to build resilience and confidence
• Strategies they can apply immediately in everyday life

Sessions are supportive, structured, and confidential. No previous counselling experience is required.

🗓 Begins March 5
⏰ Thursdays, 5:00pm–7:00pm
📍 1770 Langlois Avenue

To learn more or register, call 519-966-5010. Spaces are limited.

02/27/2026

Depression can impact mood, motivation, relationships, and daily functioning — but structured support can make a meaningful difference.

Our Effective Coping for Depression group helps adults better understand depression and develop practical tools to improve overall well-being.

Participants will gain:

• A clearer understanding of depressive patterns
• Evidence-informed coping strategies
• Skills to increase engagement and energy
• Support within a professionally facilitated, confidential setting

🗓 Begins March 4
⏰ Wednesdays, 4:30pm–6:30pm
📍 1770 Langlois Avenue

Call 519-966-5010 to speak with our intake team or register. Early registration is encouraged.

02/26/2026

Stay Safe. Stay Informed.

Join us for a Free Naloxone & Drug Test Strips Distribution Event in Leamington.

📅 Wednesday, March 4
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Essex County Homelessness Hub, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington

Attend to receive:
• Free naloxone kits and quick training on how to use naloxone
• Free drug test strips, with training
• Information on how to recognize and respond to an overdose
• On-site health and community supports

Whether you're looking to support someone else or simply want to be prepared, this event is open and welcoming.

Let’s work together to reduce harm and save lives.

02/02/2026

Black History Month is a time to celebrate, learn, and reflect. ✨

The 2026 theme is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations – From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.”

We’re honouring Black excellence and the many contributions Black communities have made (and continue to make) in Windsor-Essex and across Canada.

Join us in celebrating Black stories, Black joy, and Black leadership today and always.

01/23/2026

Extreme Cold Weather Alert ❄️

Need a safe place to stay overnight? ECH2 is open nightly 10 p.m.–8 a.m.

We can transport you anywhere in Essex County.

📞 Call the Hub: 226-340-4952

In partnership with County of Essex

01/20/2026

A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Leamington for their generous $5,000 donation to the Essex County Homelessness Hub!

Your support helps make a difference for people experiencing homelessness in Essex County.

We’re so grateful - thank you!

01/19/2026

Some months are harder than others. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, burnout, or “I don’t even know what I’m feeling,” that’s real and it matters.

At FSWE, we believe support should feel safe, respectful, and human.

If you’re ready, reach out to connect with our team and explore your options.

Call us at 519 966 5010 or visit us 24/7 at fswe.ca

01/19/2026

Walk-In Counselling Clinic offering extended hours Jan 19–23!

Need to talk? We’re here to help.

✅ In-person and by-phone sessions
📞 Call 519-966-5010 to learn more
⏳ First-come, first-served

Walk-in Counselling is not intended for mental health emergencies. In crisis, call 519-973-4435 or go to the local Mental Health and Addiction Urgent Care Centre located at 1030 Ouellette, adjacent to the Goyeau Street entrance of Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus Emergency Department. Support is available 24/7.

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1770 Langlois Avenue
Windsor, ON
N8X4M5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15199665010

Website

http://www.fswe.ca/

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Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE) is a non-profit, charitable organization serving Windsor and Essex County. We provide counselling and support services to help individuals, couples and families manage their daily lives.

We help people deal with a wide range of challenges, from arising issues, to past events, as well as injustices such as trauma, poverty, disabilities, exclusion and discrimination. We provide strategies to resolve conflicts, address personal problems and help people live their lives independently in the community.

Our Goal is to help each person reach their potential as independent, active individuals in our community, so they can: better manage their daily life, become more resilient when facing challenges, and choose how they will participate in the community.

Need to Talk? We can Help. Call us at 1-888-933-1831 or go to our website at www.fswe.ca.

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