General Phone Lines
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
Mental Health
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
CAMH
Centre for addiction and mental health. Information on mental health and substance use includes extensive resources for professionals as well as youth and families.
http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/Pages/home.aspx
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
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.
Addiction, Drug & Alcohol
Whats with Weed?
Harm reduction site for older youth
http://www.whatswithweed.ca/weed/index.php
TeensHealth
A resource for youth to asses their use of alcohol and drugs. Information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/
Xperiment with Drugs
Interactive resource for older youth about cannabis use and driving. Information about other substances is also available.
http://www.xperiment.ca/index_en.html
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
Kids Health
Talking with youth about alcohol use. http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/alcohol.html
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
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
Other Links
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)
[email protected]
www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Sexting
A website has been created to help young people deal with the consequences of sexting. The site was developed to help young people manage the helplessness they feel when they realize the negative consequences that can occur when they create and send sexual images through social media. Teens can experience fear, despair and victimization after engaging in self-peer exploitation and cyber bullying. The new bilingual website, created by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP), is designed to be a place where teens can turn to find out how to regain control over what can quickly become a frightening and overwhelming experience. The website provides young people with practical advice and helpful information to manage the harassment they might feel over what they may have done online.
www.NeedHelpNow.ca
A few US based resources have been provided to O-YA by EducatorLabs.org, a volunteer-based organization that conducts free research for educators. These are as follows:
Drug Prevention 4 Teens
http://www.justice.gov/dea/pr/multimedia-library/publications/prevention4teens.pdf
Addiction Prevention: 34 Essential Lesson Plans for Educators
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/addiction-prevention-lesson-plan-guide/
Alternative Treatments for Addiction
http://www.healthyplace.com/alternative-mental-health/addictions/alternative-treatments-for-addiction/
Teen Depression - A Guide for Parents
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm
Mental Health Service Provider Search
http://www.zocdoc.com/therapist-counselors
Suicide and Depression Awarness Guide
http://www.learnpsychology.org/suicide-depression-student-guidebook/
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
http://www.sptsusa.org/
Addition Centre
https://www.addictioncenter.com/teenage-drug-abuse/health-effects-teen-substance-abuse/
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
Mental Health
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
CAMH
Centre for addiction and mental health. Information on mental health and substance use includes extensive resources for professionals as well as youth and families.
http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/Pages/home.aspx
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
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.
Addiction, Drug & Alcohol
Whats with Weed?
Harm reduction site for older youth
http://www.whatswithweed.ca/weed/index.php
TeensHealth
A resource for youth to asses their use of alcohol and drugs. Information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/
Xperiment with Drugs
Interactive resource for older youth about cannabis use and driving. Information about other substances is also available.
http://www.xperiment.ca/index_en.html
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
Kids Health
Talking with youth about alcohol use. http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/alcohol.html
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
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
Other Links
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)
[email protected]
www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Sexting
A website has been created to help young people deal with the consequences of sexting. The site was developed to help young people manage the helplessness they feel when they realize the negative consequences that can occur when they create and send sexual images through social media. Teens can experience fear, despair and victimization after engaging in self-peer exploitation and cyber bullying. The new bilingual website, created by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP), is designed to be a place where teens can turn to find out how to regain control over what can quickly become a frightening and overwhelming experience. The website provides young people with practical advice and helpful information to manage the harassment they might feel over what they may have done online.
www.NeedHelpNow.ca
A few US based resources have been provided to O-YA by EducatorLabs.org, a volunteer-based organization that conducts free research for educators. These are as follows:
Drug Prevention 4 Teens
http://www.justice.gov/dea/pr/multimedia-library/publications/prevention4teens.pdf
Addiction Prevention: 34 Essential Lesson Plans for Educators
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/addiction-prevention-lesson-plan-guide/
Alternative Treatments for Addiction
http://www.healthyplace.com/alternative-mental-health/addictions/alternative-treatments-for-addiction/
Teen Depression - A Guide for Parents
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm
Mental Health Service Provider Search
http://www.zocdoc.com/therapist-counselors
Suicide and Depression Awarness Guide
http://www.learnpsychology.org/suicide-depression-student-guidebook/
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
http://www.sptsusa.org/
Addition Centre
https://www.addictioncenter.com/teenage-drug-abuse/health-effects-teen-substance-abuse/
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