Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Contact OCDSB Cares 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days Anonymous webchat Anonymous text: 613-704-2686 Phone numbers are encrypted and cannot be identified by OCDSB Cares If this is an emergency, contact 911

OCDSB Cares - An anonymous reporting tool for students
OCDSB Cares is an anonymous reporting tool for students looking to share concerns about the health, well-being and safety of themselves or others.

The OCDSB Cares team is independent from your school and can report your concerns to your school anonymously. They do not counsel and do not offer advice beyond what is contained within the standard operating procedures i.e. “if you require counseling, please call ...”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Support for students

OCDSB Cares is not meant to replace urgent or emergency services. If you are in an emergency situation, please contact 911.

OCDSB Cares anonymous reporting tool is also not meant to replace school supports available, but rather to provide an option for students. Students are encouraged to continue to reach out to their teachers, principal or other school staff when in need of assistance.

Additionally, OCDSB Cares provides links to urgent supports, school supports, and community resources:

Text: 613-704-2686 (standard rates apply)
Anonymous Webchat

APP: Coming soon

OCDSB Cares is monitored by a live operator between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days.

OCDSB Cares is not meant to replace urgent or emergency services. If you are in an emergency situation, please contact 911.