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Mental Health Community Resources

Feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to? You're not alone, and support is available! Check out these resources and find what works for you. 

Need urgent support? These resources and crisis lines can help.

1 Call 1 Click

For youth aged 0-21 and their families

Talk to someone and get referred to mental health resources, programs and services that meet your needs. Support is just 1 call or 1 click away.

Counselling Connect

Free virtual counselling through community care providers in Ottawa. Book directly by choosing the type of counselling that meets your needs. Access 1-3 appointments and get help finding additional support if needed.

Youth Services Bureau (YSB)

For youth aged 12-18

Comprehensive mental health, employment, emergency housing and crisis support. A walk-in clinic is offered 2 days a week to provide immediate support and connections to further services.

  • Website: ysb.ca 
  • Phone: 613-562-3004 (info) or 613-260-2360 (crisis)

Rideauwood Addiction Services

Support for those who are struggling with substance use and behavioural addictions (like tech) and those whose family members are struggling with substances.

Provincial Youth Outreach Workers

For youth aged 12-24

Employment, short-term counselling and connections to programs and services that can help you reach your goals.

Centre For Resilience and Social Development 

A variety of free mental health services that are culturally responsive and trauma-informed, including individual counselling, groups and advocacy support.

Youturn Youth Support Services

For youth aged 12-24

Support and advocacy for those who are at risk of or who have become involved with the criminal justice system, including programs for street level violence and anti-human trafficking.

YouthNet/Reseau Ado 

For youth aged 13-25

A program focusing on mental health promotion that is designed for youth, by youth! Youth programs include drop-ins, youth groups and an interactive learning portal on youth mental health.

  • Website: ynra.ca 
  • Phone: 613-697-7985

Parents' Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO)

For parents/caregivers of children and youth under 25

Peer support for parents/caregivers of young people facing mental health challenges, including a helpline, support groups and mobile 1:1 support. 

Additional Resources

Visit the OCDSB Mental Health Resources page for additional resources, including supports specific to those from various cultural backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.