Resources and Crisis Support

The resources below offer a variety of supports that either provide help, guidance or just someone to talk to. You can browse them by clicking on the buttons which will guide you to a certain section or by scrolling through the page.

If you have an emergency call 911.

Crisis Lines

External Community Support

Covid Related Resources

Wellness Apps

Healthy Minds

Problem solving and coping tool developed by the Royal Ottawa. Helpful for students feeling stressed out.

Anxiety Canada MindShift™ CBT

Scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for relaxation, mindfulness, and anxiety relief.

Crisis Lines

External Community Support

1 Call 1 Click: 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775

Coordinated service hub for families and youth to get support for their mental health (all levels, from minor to severe needs)

Counselling Connect: Book calls on website

Immediate support and counselling for everyone (available in French).

Catholic Centre for Immigrants: 613-232-9634

Help for newcomers in Ottawa.

Crossroads Children’s Centre 613-723-1623 (appointments offered virtually)

Mental health services for children (ages 12 and under).

Family Services Ottawa 613-725-3601

Counselling by phone for everyone.

Immigrant Women’s Services: 613-729-3145

Services for immigrant and racialized women.

Inuuqatigiit Center for Children, Youth and Families: 613-744-3133

Sevices for Inuit children, youth and families.

Jaku Konbit: 613-567-0600 or email: admin@jakukonbit.com

Support and services for black youth and families.

LGBTTQQ2SI Youthline: 647-694-4275 (chat: www.youthline.ca or email: askus@youthline.ca, Sunday-Friday 4:00-9:30pm)

Peer support, referral & resources for youth ages 29 and under.

Métis Nation of Ontario: 613-748-1880 ex 302 (Community Wellness Coordinator)

Support, services and programs for Métis people in Ontario.

OCISO: (staff working remotely) 613-725-5671 ex 316 or email: info@ociso.org
Support and services for immigrants in over 50 languages.

Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services: 613-724-4881
Support for substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health issues.

Somali Centre for Family Services: 613-526-2075
Services and programs for newcomers, multi-ethnic communities and vulnerable populations in need.'

Telehealth - Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000

A ministry of Ontario hotline where you can call and speak to a nurse, confidentially, about any health concerns you have.

Wabano Centre: 613-748-0657
Support for all Indigenous people.

Walk-In Counselling Clinic: 613-755-2277 (central phone, call during clinic hours)
Immediate and free counselling with qualified Registered Counsellors for everyone.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Counselling: 613-591-3686

The WOCRC provides short-term counselling services (6-8 sessions), crisis walk-in, phone support, and information and referrals to all members of the Kanata, West Carleton and Goulbourn population.

YouTurn Youth Support Services: 613-789-0123
Intensive support and services for youth (12-24) and their families.

Youth Services Bureau: 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775
Mental Health Walk-in clinic and additional supports

External Community Support

Covid Related Resources

How to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic?:

School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) has compiled tips and resources on this topic.

COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work:

For employees experiencing worry, anxiety or stress during this outbreak, the Government of Canada’s Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace has created this resource.

How to manage anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak:

A Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Brooke P. Halpern, Psy.D., J.D.

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic:

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have a detailed FAQs page.

Covid Related Resources