Youth Issues & Resources

The Library section at www.ementalhealth.ca features a vast array of informative and useful fact sheets about issues affecting today’s youth.

Another useful local resource is the Community Information Centre of Ottawa at http://www.cominfo-ottawa.org/index.html

Below, you will find a list of resources addressing different concerns you may have. All offer FREE, CONFIDENTIAL services to help you out in tough times.

Resources you can call if you need to talk to somebody RIGHT NOW:

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Bilingual, confidential, 24-hour, anyone can call, free
Distress Line: 613-238-3311
Anonymous, 24-hour services, English only
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario: 613-260-2360
24/7 bilingual crisis support
Crisis Line (Mental Health Crisis Services): 613-722-6914 (age 16 and older) │ 1-866-996-0991 (outside Ottawa)
Anonymous, 24-hour service
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre: 613-562-2334 (office line) │ 613-562-2333 (crisis line)
24-hour support to sexual assault victims, incest survivors
Operation Come Home: 613-230-4663 (Ottawa) │ 1-800-668-4663 (outside Ottawa)
Email: info@operationcomehome.ca
Ottawa Police Service: 613-236-1222 ext. 7300

Wondering about being GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, or TRANSGENDER?

LGBT Youth Line: 1-800-687-9688
Peer support and info for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youth
Centretown Community Resource Centre: 613-233-4443
Free bilingual counselling/support for GLBTTQ youth
PFLAG Canada – Parents and Friends of GLBT people: 613-860-7138
General concerns of health, sexuality, eating disorders
Kind Space: 613-563-4818
Peer counselling, info and referral, discussion and support groups

Do you have concerns or a need for resources related to addictions?

Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services: 613-724-4881
Programs for addicted adults and teens and for family members
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre: 613-594-8333
Individual/group counselling/treatment, drop-in
Addiction and Mental Health Services – Sandy Hill Community Resource Centre: 613-789-8941
Assessment of drug/alcohol use, short-term treatment

Looking for resources on sexual health?

Sexual Health Centre (City of Ottawa): 613-234-4641
Testing and information; HIV, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, contraception
Sexual Health Centre – Kanata Satellite Clinic: 613-234-4641
West End Family Care Clinic (80 Michael Cowpland Dr.)
Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Have you been sexually assaulted or in danger of being sexually assaulted?

Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa: 613-234-2266
24-hour support line
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre: 613-562-2334 (office line) │ 613-562-2333 (crisis line)
24-hour support to sexual assault victims, incest survivors

Are you in need of a place to sleep tonight?

Youth Services Bureau’s Youth Women’s Emergency Shelter: 613-789-8220
Youth Services Bureau’s Young Men’s Emergency Shelter: 613-907-8975
YMCA-YWCA Housing and Support Services: 613-788-5063
City of Ottawa’s Shelter Placement Service: 3-1-1

Are you looking for resources related to mental health?

Youth Services Bureau: 613-562-3004
Counselling and support, group programs for youth aged 12-20
Youth Services Bureau Mental Health Walk-In Clinic: 613-562-3004
Single-session counselling for youth aged 12-20
Youth Services Bureau 24-hour Crisis Line: 613-260-2360 (Ottawa-wide) │ 1-877-377-7775 (toll free)
Youth Net/ Réseau Ado: 613-738-3915
Depression/mental health support groups for youth