Important Links:
- Do You Need to Talk? - Ottawa Public Health has prepared a flyer promoting various phone lines offering help and support for teens
- Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Support for Families - Ottawa Public Health has prepared a list of organizations available to support families dealing with mental health, addiction or substance use.
- Youth Community Support Resource Guide - This comprehensive guide outlines a variety of free support and mental health resources for youth aged 16+ in our community.
- 2SLGBTQ+ Local Resources - A list of local resources that might be helpful for 2SLGTBQ+ students and parent/guardian/caregivers.
- 1 Call 1 Click - coordinates more than 20 organizations offering mental health and addiction care for children, youth and their families
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Youth Services Bureau
- 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-260-2360
- YSB Online Chat
- YouthNet is a by youth, for youth mental health promotion and intervention organization affiliated with CHEO.
- The Distress Centre: 613-238-3311
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914
- Rideauwood: 613-724-4881
- Drug & Alcohol Helpline: 1-800-565-8603
- Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: 613-591-3686
- Parents' Lifelines of Eastern Ontario: www.pleo.on.ca
Support for parents and caregivers whose children are dealing with mental health and/or addiction challenges. - School Mental Health Ontario: Parents & Caregivers - Resources for parents/caregivers to support mental health learning and well-being.
- Counselling for the African, Caribbean, and Black Community
Somerset West Community Health Centre. Walk-in counselling, Thursdays 12-6:30 pm. - https://keltymentalhealth.ca/toolkits
- Stopoverdoseottawa.ca
- Aftermath of a Tragic Event