Services in Ottawa

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