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Resources

These sites and resources are provided for information purposes only. They are not intended to replace professional assessment or counselling.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a serious mental health or addiction problem, please seek help immediately. Contact your local crisis intervention service or go to the nearest emergency department.

General Information for Parents, Teachers, and the Community

  • Icall1click.ca
  •  Ottawa Parent Resource Centre – Parenting programs, support groups, and resources for families in Ottawa.
  • LDAO-Ottawa
  • The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre – ABC’s of Mental Health – Guides for parents and teachers on supporting children’s mental health.
  • Simon Fraser University – Children’s Health Policy Unit – Research and policy recommendations to improve children’s health and well-being.

Mental Health Providers and Programs in Ottawa-Carleton

  • CHEO – Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Pediatric healthcare and specialized mental health services.
  • Ottawa Youth Services Bureau – Counselling, housing, and employment programs for youth.
  • Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre – Addiction treatment and family support for youth in Ottawa.
  • The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre – Specialized mental health care, research, and education.
  • Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services – Support for individuals and families facing substance use or behavioural addictions.
  • Maison Fraternité – French-language addiction treatment and mental health services in Ottawa.

Mental Health and Addiction Resources in Canada

  • 1call.1click 
  • eMentalHealth – National directory of mental health services and resources.
  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Programs and advocacy for mental health across Canada.
  • Ontario Mental Health Helpline – Free, confidential support and information about mental health services.
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) – Canada’s largest mental health and addictions teaching hospital.
  • Addictions Ontario – Provincial network of community-based addiction services.
  • MindYourMind – Digital mental health resources created with youth, for youth.

Resources & Tools for Professionals

  • Collaborative Mental Health Care – Child and Youth Tool Kits – Practical resources for healthcare providers supporting children and youth.

Crisis Intervention

If you are in crisis, please reach out immediately:

  • Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line (Ottawa) – 24/7 assistance for children and youth in Ottawa.
  • Mental Health Crisis Line – 24/7 support for individuals in Eastern Ontario (1-866-996-0991).
  • Addictions Ontario Helpline – Confidential 24/7 support for individuals struggling with addiction.

These resources are provided to support parents, caregivers, educators, and youth with reliable information and connections to services. For personalized guidance or professional assessment, please contact our office.

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