Need Help? Reach out.
Child, Youth & Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario (24/7)
If you are feeling overwhelmed as a youth or parent then you can call us for support.
613-260-2360 or 1-800-377-7775 (toll-free)
www.icrs.ca
Kid's Help Phone
Provides toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling to young people in Canada.
1-800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Distress Center of Ottawa
If you are depressed, in distress or in crisis, call the Distress Centre
613-238-3311
www.dcottawa.on.ca
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a toll-free service provided by youth for youth. We're here to offer support, information and referrals specific to your concerns. We are here because we want to be there for you – to be part of your community. We may not have lived your experiences exactly, but we can probably relate. We too, are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit or queer. No question is too silly, no problem too serious. We may not have all the answers, but we're here to listen and we'll do our best to help you find the resources you need. We are sex positive and non-judgemental. We're here to help youth who are 26 and under who live anywhere in Ontario.
1-800-268-9688
www.youthline.ca
Mental Health Helpline
The Mental Health Helpline provides information about mental health services in Ontario. We are funded by the Government of Ontario. Our service is live answer 24/7, confidential and free.
1-866-531-2600
www.mhsio.on.ca
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC)
The ORCC serves women 16 years and older who have experienced any form of sexual violence. This may include: sexual assault, rape, childhood sexual assault/abuse, incest, sexual harassment and ritualized abuse. We also provide services to family, friends, and partners/spouses of women who have been sexually assaulted.
613-562-2333
www.orcc.net
Drug & Alcohol Helpline
The Drug and Alcohol Helpline provides information about drug and alcohol addiction services in Ontario. We are funded by the Government of Ontario.
Our service is live answer 24/7, confidential and free.
1-800-565-8603
www.dart.on.ca
Problem Gambling Helpline
The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline provides information about problem gambling services in Ontario. We are funded by the Government of Ontario.
Our service is live answer 24/7, confidential and free.
1-888-230-3505
www.opgh.on.ca
Self Harm & Cutting
If you are a family member or a friend of someone who you suspect is self harming or cutting visit the Interdisciplinary National Self Injury In Youth Network Canada to learn what you can do.
Al-Anon & Alateen
A community resource providing support to anyone affected by a relative or friend's drinking.
613-860-3431
www.al-anon-ottawa.ca
Crysalis House
A first stage emergency shelter for women and their children who are in violent and abusive situations.
613-591-5901 (24 hour crisis line)
613-591-5991 (business line)
613-591-8912 (TTY)
chrysalis@communityresourcecentre.ca
www.communityresourcecentre.ca
