Listings and links for:
CRISIS, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTIONS, COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, LGBTTQ, SEXUAL HEALTH and SHELTERS
Youth Services Bureau (ages 12-18)
24/7 Crisis Line; Mobile Crisis Unit who works with youth and families after hrs; possibility of 3-5 days cooling period for youth in crisis (for ages 12-15)
613-260-2360
Distress Centre (all)
24/7 telephone support, crisis intervention and information
613-238-3311
Kids Help Phone (up to 20)
24/7 telephone counseling, referral and Internet services for children and youth
1-800-668-6868
Youth Services Bureau (ages 12-18)
Short and long term counseling for youth and families; Walk-in clinic for youth, families and parents Tues & Thurs.
613-562-3004
Crossroads (ages 6-12)
Counseling, in-home support, wraparound and walk-in clinic for children and parents Wed & Thurs.
613-723-1623
Family Services Ottawa (all)
Counseling and support, along with many specialized programs, walk-in clinic Tues. & Sat.
613-725-3601
Catholic Family Service (all)
Open to all religions; general counseling and support; lots of work with victims of sex. abuse, partner abuse; walk-in clinic Thurs & Fri.
613-233-8478
Jewish Family Service (all)
Open to all religions; general counseling; many languages offered, walk-in clinic Wed. & Sun.
613-722-2225
Youth Net (ages 13-21)
Mental health related support / groups / activities for youth; Social worker available to youth involved
613-738-3915
Centre Psychosocial (all)
Mental health support for children, youth and families; counseling; in-home support; crisis-line
613-789-2240
Elizabeth Fry (all)
Female youth and woman only; counseling and many programs (anger, theft prevention, conflict resolution…)
613-237-7427
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Clinical Counseling and Mental Health support for Immigrants & Refugees. Offered in multiple languages. Walk-In Thursday
613-725-5671
Rideauwood (ages 13-19)
Community-based treatment; lots of family support (ex. Family Spiral), school based counselors
613-724-4881
Dave Smith Centre (ages 13-21)
Residential treatment and after care
613-594-8333
Maison Fraternité (ages 12-18)
Community-based treatment; residential; family support and family therapy
613-741-2523
Sandy Hill CC (all)
Community-based counseling and therapy including concurrent disorders. Satellite offices.
613-789-8941
Community Health Centres or Community Centres offer various services depending on the organization (counseling, drop-in for youth, group counseling, food bank, employment services, etc.). These services frequently change depending on funding. Check in regularly with your designated centre to see how they cn assist.
Coalition of Community Health and Resources Centres of Ottawa
613- 233-4443
Centretown CHC (ages 12-25)
Support and counseling for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two spirit and questioning youth.
Walk-in, counseling on healthy sexuality, free STI and pregnancy testing, free treatment for some STIs, contraception, etc.
Call ahead as they are open at very specific times.
During school year, clinics are available at South Carleton HS, West Carleton Secondary HS, Sir Robert Bordon HS and Osgoode Township HS.
Sexual Health Centre
179 Clarence
613-234-4641
West End Family Care Clinic
80 Micheal Cowpland Dr
613-599-3321
South Nepean C.H.C
4100 Strandhard Dr #201
613-288-2820
PQ C.H.C.
1365 Richmond
613-820-4922
Orleans-Cumberland C. Family Health Team
3095 St-Joseph Blvd
613-590-0533
Youth Services Bureau (ages16-20)
Young Women’s and Men’s Shelter (emergency) and Transitional Housing (help become independent)
Women: 613-789-8220
Men: 613-907-8975
City of Ottawa (all)
For referral to the best available shelter
613-560-6000
or 311
YMCA-YWCA (ages16-21)
Emergency Housing: Need to first be assessed by the City of Ottawa.
Second Stage Housing: helping youth, who can no longer live at home, move towards independence.
613-788-5063
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