One Stop Talk - Provides free virtual sessions with a mental health professional Monday to Friday from 12-8pm and Saturdays from 12-4pm. Services are available to children and youth up to 18 years of age in over 200 languages. No appointment required.
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
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.
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
YouthNet is a by youth, for youth mental health promotion and intervention organization affiliated with CHEO.
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