Resources for Ottawa and the Surrounding area.
Here is a list of resources in Ottawa. Depending on your situation. You may need to call a crisis line to speak with someone right away. See below for a list of resources accessible 24/7 (unless otherwise specified).
If this is an emergency, I urge you to call 9-8-8 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical care
- Contact:1-866-531-2600
- Text: WELLNESS to 741741
Canada Suicide Prevention Service 24/7
- Contact: 1-833-456-4566
Ottawa Crisis Line 24/7
This line is intended to help those struggling with a situational crisis, psychosis or suicidal behaviour as well as severe depression, anxiety or suicidal behaviour. Families, friends or individuals are invited to call.
- Contact within Ottawa: (613) 722-6914
- Contact outside Ottawa: 1-(866)-996-0991
Distress Centre of Ottawa 24/7
The distress line provides emotional support and encouragement to those who need it. Crisis management and interventions, suicide risk assessment and prevention and offers community resources and referral information.
- Distress: (613)-238-3311
- Crisis: (613)-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
- Text: (343)-306-5550 (10am-11pm)
- Chat: Here (10am-11pm)
Kids Help Phone 24/ 7 (Ages 5-25)
Offers e-mental health services that are free, and provides confidential support to young people in both English and French.
- Contact: 1-800-668-6868
- TEXT 686868 to be connected to their chat 24/7
Youth Service Bureau 24/ 7(Ages 17 and under)
This Crisis Line and Chat service is for children and youth 17 and under who are experiencing a crisis. Parents, guardians, caregivers and friends as well as service providers are welcome to reach out if they are concerned about a child or youth in crisis.
- Contact: (613)-260-2360
- Eastern Ontario 1-877-377-7775 (toll free)
- CHAT: chat.ysb.ca
- Intake counsellors: 613-562-3004 (8:30 am – 4:30pm Monday -Friday)